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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

55 BFXMOT history

55 BFX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

55 BFX blue 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 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,075 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
55 BFX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

55 BFX was last recorded at 89,075 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,723 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,352 miles
Average per year
3,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,075 miles
  • 2025 – 86,723 miles
  • 2024 – 82,578 miles
  • 2023 – 81,104 miles
  • 2022 – 79,616 miles
  • 2021 – 78,343 miles
  • 2020 – 76,989 miles
  • 2019 – 74,316 miles
  • 2018 – 71,098 miles
  • 2017 – 61,839 miles
  • 2016 – 47,810 miles
  • 2015 – 40,421 miles
  • 2014 – 29,725 miles
  • 2013 – 22,688 miles
  • 2012 – 16,255 miles
  • 2011 – 15,870 miles
  • 2010 – 15,761 miles
  • 2009 – 15,067 miles
  • 2008 – 14,933 miles
  • 2007 – 14,618 miles
  • 2006 – 14,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,075 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Have Slight Age Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,075 miles (+2,352)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    689797291994
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Have Slight Age Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,723 miles (+4,145)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    940670021850
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,578 miles (+1,474)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    781264800877
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stone Cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass81,104 miles (+1,488)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,104 miles
    Test number
    699829955242
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,616 miles (+1,273)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    106325835054
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,343 miles (+1,354)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,343 miles
    Test number
    583859503664
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,989 miles (+2,673)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    269656378590
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,316 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,316 miles
    Test number
    197795349163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,098 miles (+9,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,098 miles
    Test number
    296510987731
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySill guards fitted

  10. Pass61,839 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    900944386382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail61,711 miles (+13,901)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,711 miles
    Test number
    255972419758
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass47,810 miles (+7,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,810 miles
    Test number
    530431464103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass40,421 miles (+10,696)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,421 miles
    Test number
    189538155407
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass29,725 miles (+7,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,725 miles
    Test number
    416915054049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass22,688 miles (+6,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,688 miles
    Test number
    138672853443
    • NoteAll tyre outer shoulders starting to crack

  16. Pass16,255 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    16,255 miles
    Test number
    186852552455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,870 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,870 miles
    Test number
    949866241056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,761 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,761 miles
    Test number
    112347140001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,067 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,067 miles
    Test number
    943628749088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,933 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,933 miles
    Test number
    594426558088
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass14,618 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,618 miles
    Test number
    154124747072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,230 miles
    Test number
    913378446076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 55 BFX

What vehicle is registration 55 BFX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 55 BFX on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 1999. 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 55 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 55 BFX is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 55 BFX?
The MOT on 55 BFX is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 55 BFX done?
55 BFX was recorded at 89,075 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,654 miles a year.
Has 55 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 55 BFX has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on 55 BFX 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 55 BFX find?
55 BFX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all have slight age perishing.

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