BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
K55 CMPMOT history
K55 CMP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,137 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 132,137 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K55 CMP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K55 CMP was last recorded at 132,137 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jul 2006: 24,880 miles, lower than 33,834 miles on 14 Jul 2005.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 131,995 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 142 miles
- Average per year
- 4,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,137 miles
- 2025 – 131,995 miles
- 2023 – 131,945 miles
- 2021 – 131,830 miles
- 2020 – 129,785 miles
- 2019 – 128,168 miles
- 2018 – 125,525 miles
- 2017 – 123,461 miles
- 2016 – 121,820 miles
- 2014 – 118,489 miles
- 2013 – 107,704 miles
- 2012 – 101,170 miles
- 2011 – 84,437 miles
- 2010 – 74,951 miles
- 2009 – 67,418 miles
- 2008 – 59,697 miles
- 2007 – 49,724 miles
- 2006 – 24,880 miles
- 2005 – 33,834 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,137 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryEml light on
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,137 miles (+142)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 132,137 miles
- Test number
- 156847991367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass131,995 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 131,995 miles
- Test number
- 618610813004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,993 miles (+48)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,993 miles
- Test number
- 126581933778
- DangerousFront Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,945 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 131,945 miles
- Test number
- 193053546358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail131,945 miles (+115)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,945 miles
- Test number
- 142362022402
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,830 miles (+2,045)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 131,830 miles
- Test number
- 263841764737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 129,785 miles
- Test number
- 856899117165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,785 miles (+1,617)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,785 miles
- Test number
- 706215766444
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass128,168 miles (+2,643)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 128,168 miles
- Test number
- 108230524395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,525 miles (+2,064)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 125,525 miles
- Test number
- 123280330914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,461 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 123,461 miles
- Test number
- 212412771887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,820 miles (+3,331)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 121,820 miles
- Test number
- 511888839791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,489 miles (+10,785)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 118,489 miles
- Test number
- 506006184264
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass107,704 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 107,704 miles
- Test number
- 715528293233
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail107,704 miles (+6,534)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,704 miles
- Test number
- 607441563213
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass101,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 101,170 miles
- Test number
- 859509232371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,170 miles (+16,733)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,170 miles
- Test number
- 585851032353
- FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,437 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 84,437 miles
- Test number
- 107911901322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Fail84,437 miles (+9,486)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,437 miles
- Test number
- 488991401385
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Fail74,951 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,951 miles
- Test number
- 394614910272
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteNearside front outer wall of tyre has cuts in.
Pass74,951 miles (+7,533)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 74,951 miles
- Test number
- 451694810242
- NoteNearside front outer wall of tyre has cuts in.
Pass67,418 miles (+7,721)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 67,418 miles
- Test number
- 202733519279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 59,697 miles
- Test number
- 611719198106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,697 miles (+9,973)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,697 miles
- Test number
- 710849198111
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass49,724 miles (+24,844)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 49,724 miles
- Test number
- 860585917218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,880 miles (-8,954)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 24,880 miles
- Test number
- 342821206480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,834 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 33,834 miles
- Test number
- 434355195111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,493 miles3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,493 miles
- Test number
- 374968985191
- DangerousNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about K55 CMP
- Does K55 CMP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 CMP is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K55 CMP?
- The MOT on K55 CMP is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K55 CMP done?
- K55 CMP was recorded at 132,137 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,666 miles a year.
- Has K55 CMP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K55 CMP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on K55 CMP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K55 CMP find?
- K55 CMP passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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