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BMW 3000

Blue · Petrol · 1972 · 2,985 cc

555 CTRMOT history

555 CTR is a blue petrol BMW 3000 first used on 26 Sept 1972. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 5,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
5,765 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
555 CTR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3000
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
26 Sept 1972
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

555 CTR was last recorded at 5,765 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2009: 1,294 miles, lower than 98,947 miles on 14 Jul 2008.
  • 3 Oct 2024: 5,752 miles, lower than 105,564 miles on 14 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
5,752 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 5,765 miles
  • 2015 – 105,564 miles
  • 2014 – 105,252 miles
  • 2013 – 4,179 miles
  • 2012 – 2,899 miles
  • 2011 – 1,993 miles
  • 2009 – 1,294 miles
  • 2008 – 98,947 miles
  • 2007 – 97,974 miles
  • 2006 – 95,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,765 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,765 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    5,765 miles
    Test number
    491330391245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail5,752 miles (-99,812)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,752 miles
    Test number
    561935841693
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass105,564 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,564 miles
    Test number
    576356724829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,252 miles (+101,073)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,252 miles
    Test number
    309811724290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,179 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    4,179 miles
    Test number
    837965983163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass2,899 miles (+906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    2,899 miles
    Test number
    237008872159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass1,993 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    1,993 miles
    Test number
    766077481156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  8. Fail1,992 miles (+698)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,992 miles
    Test number
    878339351111
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  9. Pass1,294 miles (-97,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    1,294 miles
    Test number
    783233989105
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

  10. Pass98,947 miles (+973)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    98,947 miles
    Test number
    704057298127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCoprrosion to offside rear seal
    • NoteNearside front bumpstop missing

  11. Pass97,974 miles (+2,112)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    603070687164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front bump stop split

  12. Pass95,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    95,862 miles
    Test number
    432270686132
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail95,862 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,862 miles
    Test number
    483342956169
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Questions about 555 CTR

What vehicle is registration 555 CTR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 555 CTR on a blue petrol BMW 3000 first used on 26 Sept 1972. 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 555 CTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 555 CTR expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 555 CTR?
The MOT on 555 CTR expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 555 CTR done?
555 CTR was recorded at 5,765 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024.
Has 555 CTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 555 CTR has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 555 CTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 555 CTR find?
555 CTR passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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