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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

4455 RAMOT history

4455 RA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

4455 RA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,038 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4455 RA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4455 RA was last recorded at 121,038 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 10,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,964 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,074 miles
Average per year
6,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,038 miles
  • 2025 – 110,964 miles
  • 2024 – 103,883 miles
  • 2023 – 95,983 miles
  • 2022 – 84,089 miles
  • 2021 – 73,516 miles
  • 2020 – 69,200 miles
  • 2019 – 53,663 miles
  • 2018 – 45,010 miles
  • 2017 – 38,282 miles
  • 2016 – 36,350 miles
  • 2015 – 33,343 miles
  • 2014 – 28,912 miles
  • 2013 – 25,464 miles
  • 2012 – 21,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,038 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,038 miles (+10,074)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,038 miles
    Test number
    685759522878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,964 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,964 miles
    Test number
    552407078039
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,883 miles (+7,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,883 miles
    Test number
    249214627115
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,983 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    941392285809
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail95,983 miles (+9)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    821092809629
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits clean drive added to fuel system (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low load levelling device repaired (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,974 miles (+11,885)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,974 miles
    Test number
    893246870915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,089 miles (+10,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,089 miles
    Test number
    814009903895
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass73,516 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,516 miles
    Test number
    255632641064
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass69,200 miles (+15,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    292107900635
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass53,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    795030456317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,663 miles (+8,653)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    511138614666
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  12. Pass45,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,010 miles
    Test number
    498066623950
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  13. Fail45,010 miles (+6,728)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,010 miles
    Test number
    543560466737
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass38,282 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,282 miles
    Test number
    599798399093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,350 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    319391882998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    229212725480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,343 miles (+4,431)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    528542125132
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass28,912 miles (+3,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,912 miles
    Test number
    187628284475
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass25,464 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,464 miles
    Test number
    497379203152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    849846692044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4455 RA

What vehicle is registration 4455 RA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4455 RA on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 2009. 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 4455 RA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4455 RA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4455 RA?
The MOT on 4455 RA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4455 RA done?
4455 RA was recorded at 121,038 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,823 miles a year.
Has 4455 RA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4455 RA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 4455 RA 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 4455 RA find?
4455 RA passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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