BMW 3 SERIES YS55KTV has 32 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 198,733 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 13:29.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 13th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

YS55KTV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 2026198,733 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202413TH OCTOBER 2025193,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Head Lamp Broken But Secure
  6. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2024193,146 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 2024192,890 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Damaged And Seriously Weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  10. MAJOR - Front Bumper Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  14. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 202312TH OCTOBER 2024189,253 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 202212TH OCTOBER 2023183,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2022183,517 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202112TH OCTOBER 2022178,604 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Abs Wire Insecure
  4. ADVISORY - Bodykit And Undertrays Damaged
  5. ADVISORY - Both Front Flexi Hoses Covered In A Solution
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 2021178,536 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Abs Wire Insecure
  5. ADVISORY - Bodykit And Undertrays Damaged
  6. ADVISORY - Both Front Flexi Hoses Covered In A Solution
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202012TH OCTOBER 2021176,467 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201912TH OCTOBER 2020173,989 MI
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2019173,828 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201812TH OCTOBER 2019167,368 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2018167,368 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. PRS - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 201712TH OCTOBER 2018161,894 MI
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 2017161,334 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201612TH OCTOBER 2017153,893 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertrays
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front And O/s Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Damage
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201511TH OCTOBER 2016138,474 MI
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 2015138,474 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED27TH AUGUST 20153RD SEPTEMBER 2016135,208 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED21ST AUGUST 2015134,874 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Missing (8.1.1)
  4. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 20143RD SEPTEMBER 2015125,059 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Sidewall Damage
  4. USER ENTERED - Bonnet Catch Stiff
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED26TH AUGUST 2014125,059 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Caliper Securing Device Missing (3.5.1j)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Sidewall Damage
  5. USER ENTERED - Bonnet Catch Stiff
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20133RD SEPTEMBER 2014116,487 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Have A Cut Across The Tread But Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords/plys
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f And O/s/f Tyre Treads Badly Worn On The Edges
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201229TH AUGUST 2013106,853 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. USER ENTERED - Presenter Adviced
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201129TH AUGUST 201297,817 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Sidewall Damaged
  3. USER ENTERED - Old Brake Pads Fitted To New Front Discs
FAILED30TH AUGUST 201197,817 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Sidewall Damaged
  4. USER ENTERED - Old Brake Pads Fitted To New Front Discs
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201018TH AUGUST 201183,899 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20099TH AUGUST 201071,446 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 200971,446 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED6TH JANUARY 200924TH JANUARY 201056,055 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Leak On Fuel Tank
FAILED6TH JANUARY 200956,055 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Leak On Fuel Tank
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YS55KTV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

YS55KTV MOT Comments

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YS55KTV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 198,733 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,460 miles

YS55KTV FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YS55KTV was manufactured on Tuesday 24th January 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 198,733 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,460 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YS55KTV has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 57 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 15 Major, 3 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does YS55KTV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 YS55KTV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YS55KTV Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 YS55KTV does have Tax. Read more

When does YS55KTV Tax expire?

The current Tax for YS55KTV will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YS55KTV MOT expire?

The current MOT for YS55KTV will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 13th October 2026. Read more

When did YS55KTV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YS55KTV was on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 13:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YS55KTV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for YS55KTV we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YS55KTV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for YS55KTV we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YS55KTV?

YS55KTV is registered as a 2006 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YS55KTV done?

The odometer reading for YS55KTV at the last MOT in October 2025 was 198,733 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,460 miles per year. Read more

How old is YS55KTV?

The vehicle YS55KTV was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 24th January 2006. Read more

What colour is YS55KTV?

The official colour of YS55KTV is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YS55KTV have?

YS55KTV has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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