BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

551 JWMOT history

551 JW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

551 JW blue 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 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
110,713 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,606 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 551 JW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
551 JW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

551 JW was last recorded at 110,713 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 2,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,636 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,077 miles
Average per year
3,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,713 miles
  • 2024 – 108,636 miles
  • 2023 – 106,087 miles
  • 2022 – 103,874 miles
  • 2021 – 101,778 miles
  • 2020 – 99,149 miles
  • 2019 – 95,233 miles
  • 2018 – 91,989 miles
  • 2017 – 88,618 miles
  • 2015 – 88,618 miles
  • 2013 – 88,616 miles
  • 2012 – 85,856 miles
  • 2011 – 83,934 miles
  • 2010 – 78,901 miles
  • 2009 – 71,194 miles
  • 2008 – 60,354 miles
  • 2007 – 51,854 miles
  • 2006 – 42,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,713 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose, on the limit strongly advise to replace ASAP (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front body wings corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth rear body wings slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points inner sill slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Body corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,713 miles21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,713 miles
    Test number
    982388648697
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose, on the limit strongly advise to replace ASAP (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front body wings corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear body wings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Fail110,697 miles (+2,061)1 dangerous2 major22 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,697 miles
    Test number
    155663996110
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose, on the limit strongly advise to replace ASAP (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front body wings corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear body wings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass108,636 miles (+2,549)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    948933952536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBodywork:nsf and osf wings corroded,nsr and osr wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr brake hose flexi slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr plastic jacking block points inner sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr trailing arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNsr coil spring corroded on lower coil
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre wearing inner edge

  4. Pass106,087 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,087 miles
    Test number
    956795113329
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail106,071 miles (+2,197)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,071 miles
    Test number
    603404778436
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass103,874 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,874 miles
    Test number
    304916360725
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail103,873 miles (+2,095)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,873 miles
    Test number
    818953088376
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass101,778 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,778 miles
    Test number
    450707999073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  9. Fail101,778 miles (+2,629)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,778 miles
    Test number
    188680240034
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryScreen washers weak

  10. Pass99,149 miles (+3,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,149 miles
    Test number
    697053131788
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  11. Pass95,233 miles (+3,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,233 miles
    Test number
    313238904614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass91,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    564246687802
    • AdvisoryExhaust centrebox heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail91,989 miles (+3,371)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    950416467293
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centrebox heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass88,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    385073357331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,618 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    837221413519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,616 miles (+2,760)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    706179403304
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass85,856 miles (+1,922)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,856 miles
    Test number
    946965602302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRun flat tyres fitted to rear standard tyres fitted to front

  18. Pass83,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    195774901311
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail83,934 miles (+5,033)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    389567491411
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,901 miles (+7,707)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    974245720295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,194 miles (+10,840)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    342715709204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,354 miles (+8,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,354 miles
    Test number
    661318978005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,854 miles (+9,709)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,854 miles
    Test number
    911439777026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,145 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,145 miles
    Test number
    590108166011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,144 miles3 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,144 miles
    Test number
    324876666055
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/o spare wheel o/s n/s front rear brake discs slight corroded

Questions about 551 JW

What vehicle is registration 551 JW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 551 JW on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2001. 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 551 JW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 551 JW expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 551 JW?
The MOT on 551 JW expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 551 JW done?
551 JW was recorded at 110,713 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
Has 551 JW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 551 JW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 551 JW 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 551 JW find?
551 JW passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 21 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front, and 18 more.

Related registrations

Browse all 551 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.