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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

2550 TWMOT history

2550 TW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2022.

2550 TW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2023
Mileage
93,852 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2550 TW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

2550 TW was last recorded at 93,852 miles on 2 Jul 2022, 988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,864 miles · 30 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
988 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,852 miles
  • 2021 – 92,864 miles
  • 2020 – 90,924 miles
  • 2019 – 87,463 miles
  • 2018 – 83,784 miles
  • 2016 – 82,524 miles
  • 2014 – 78,685 miles
  • 2013 – 71,666 miles
  • 2012 – 68,727 miles
  • 2011 – 65,671 miles
  • 2010 – 57,955 miles
  • 2009 – 51,472 miles
  • 2008 – 45,241 miles
  • 2007 – 36,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,852 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear jack point missing
  • AdvisoryOffside bonnet grill loose

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,852 miles (+988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,852 miles
    Test number
    287216036861
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jack point missing
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet grill loose

  2. Pass92,864 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,864 miles
    Test number
    608410819854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,924 miles (+3,461)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,924 miles
    Test number
    432211556997
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass87,463 miles (+3,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,463 miles
    Test number
    261786675868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass83,784 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,784 miles
    Test number
    731632280062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,524 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,524 miles
    Test number
    608086831107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,887 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,887 miles
    Test number
    702625205311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    405443264497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,685 miles (+1,998)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    666667454398
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  10. Pass76,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    339367774038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,687 miles (+11)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    488586074039
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail76,676 miles (+5,010)8 failures2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,676 miles
    Test number
    316443474035
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBrake warning light staying on
    • NoteOffside rear outer position lamp not working
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass71,666 miles (+2,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,666 miles
    Test number
    457071453066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass68,727 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,727 miles
    Test number
    116855042022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,671 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,671 miles
    Test number
    897953651070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,955 miles (+6,483)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    961796830009
    • NoteBoth diff side seals leaking

  17. Pass51,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,472 miles
    Test number
    473051849034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,471 miles (+6,230)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    694671149021
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass45,241 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,241 miles
    Test number
    190085148055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,814 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,814 miles
    Test number
    982476317005
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

Questions about 2550 TW

What vehicle is registration 2550 TW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2550 TW on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Feb 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2550 TW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2550 TW expired on 1 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2550 TW?
The MOT on 2550 TW expired on 1 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2550 TW done?
2550 TW was recorded at 93,852 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2022, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has 2550 TW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2550 TW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on 2550 TW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2550 TW find?
2550 TW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; central rear lower oil leak, but not excessive diff; offside rear jack point missing, and 1 more.

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