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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

7551 PEMOT history

7551 PE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

7551 PE silver 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 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,928 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7551 PE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7551 PE was last recorded at 115,928 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,928 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,928 miles
  • 2025 – 113,081 miles
  • 2024 – 110,211 miles
  • 2023 – 106,259 miles
  • 2022 – 100,097 miles
  • 2021 – 95,104 miles
  • 2020 – 91,921 miles
  • 2019 – 85,185 miles
  • 2018 – 77,123 miles
  • 2017 – 68,975 miles
  • 2016 – 62,149 miles
  • 2015 – 56,882 miles
  • 2013 – 54,709 miles
  • 2012 – 54,081 miles
  • 2010 – 52,584 miles
  • 2009 – 48,232 miles
  • 2007 – 40,233 miles
  • 2006 – 33,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,928 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    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

27 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,928 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,928 miles
    Test number
    302626596287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail115,928 miles (+2,847)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,928 miles
    Test number
    663166005605
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass113,081 miles (+2,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,081 miles
    Test number
    524044752593
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass110,211 miles (+3,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,211 miles
    Test number
    477296322682
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass106,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    713581643718
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail106,259 miles (+6,162)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    419277452548
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass100,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,097 miles
    Test number
    717119629520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail100,094 miles (+4,990)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,094 miles
    Test number
    271142844812
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just passes may need adjustment or repair

  9. Pass95,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,104 miles
    Test number
    967260978271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail95,104 miles (+3,183)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,104 miles
    Test number
    689884437010
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,921 miles (+6,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,921 miles
    Test number
    964228660081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass85,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    373054936394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail85,185 miles (+8,062)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    713002252109
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass77,123 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,123 miles
    Test number
    540106302984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,103 miles (+8,128)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,103 miles
    Test number
    234626279601
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,975 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    270632251921
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail68,969 miles (+6,820)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,969 miles
    Test number
    220572790503
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Shock absorber spindle (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass62,149 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    654327112661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,882 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,882 miles
    Test number
    376934455099
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail56,859 miles (+2,150)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,859 miles
    Test number
    607572445099
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass54,709 miles (+628)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,709 miles
    Test number
    838493063264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine management warning light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass54,081 miles (+1,497)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    397463402198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded

  23. Pass52,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    214684350036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail52,584 miles (+4,352)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    871974250063
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass48,232 miles (+7,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    260476829053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass40,233 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,233 miles
    Test number
    191676347224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,423 miles
    Test number
    200358006295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7551 PE

What vehicle is registration 7551 PE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7551 PE on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 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 7551 PE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7551 PE is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7551 PE?
The MOT on 7551 PE is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7551 PE done?
7551 PE was recorded at 115,928 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,213 miles a year.
Has 7551 PE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7551 PE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 7551 PE 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 7551 PE find?
7551 PE passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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