BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
K55 BUTMOT history
K55 BUT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,556 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 120,556 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K55 BUT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K55 BUT was last recorded at 120,556 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,412 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,144 miles
- Average per year
- 8,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,556 miles
- 2025 – 119,412 miles
- 2024 – 118,040 miles
- 2023 – 114,239 miles
- 2022 – 107,443 miles
- 2021 – 100,168 miles
- 2020 – 96,695 miles
- 2019 – 89,775 miles
- 2018 – 81,446 miles
- 2017 – 74,676 miles
- 2016 – 63,327 miles
- 2015 – 52,386 miles
- 2014 – 41,902 miles
- 2013 – 32,482 miles
- 2012 – 5,690 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 lining(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,556 miles (+1,144)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 120,556 miles
- Test number
- 309962434024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,412 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 119,412 miles
- Test number
- 764677520750
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail119,411 miles (+1,371)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,411 miles
- Test number
- 275158864549
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,040 miles (+3,801)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 118,040 miles
- Test number
- 901187890313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
Pass114,239 miles (+6,796)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 114,239 miles
- Test number
- 694171331887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,443 miles (+7,275)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 107,443 miles
- Test number
- 872140616692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,168 miles (+3,473)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 100,168 miles
- Test number
- 831711118218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,695 miles (+6,920)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 96,695 miles
- Test number
- 758665000098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,775 miles (+8,329)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 89,775 miles
- Test number
- 841461535520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,446 miles (+6,770)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 81,446 miles
- Test number
- 257739986657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,676 miles (+11,349)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 74,676 miles
- Test number
- 152684338284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,327 miles (+10,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 63,327 miles
- Test number
- 732002527949
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp cracked
Pass52,386 miles (+10,484)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 52,386 miles
- Test number
- 275114615198
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail41,902 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,902 miles
- Test number
- 187963514185
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass41,902 miles (+9,420)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 41,902 miles
- Test number
- 226973214185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,482 miles (+4,969)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 32,482 miles
- Test number
- 735866013106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,513 miles (+21,823)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 27,513 miles
- Test number
- 516337703032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 5,690 miles
- Test number
- 858422712096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K55 BUT
- Does K55 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 BUT is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K55 BUT?
- The MOT on K55 BUT is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K55 BUT done?
- K55 BUT was recorded at 120,556 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 8,123 miles a year.
- Has K55 BUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K55 BUT has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on K55 BUT 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 K55 BUT find?
- K55 BUT passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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