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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

K55 RONMOT history

K55 RON is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

K55 RON black 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 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
173,696 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 RON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 RON was last recorded at 173,696 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 7,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,914 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,782 miles
Average per year
7,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,696 miles
  • 2025 – 165,914 miles
  • 2024 – 155,399 miles
  • 2023 – 147,502 miles
  • 2022 – 141,843 miles
  • 2021 – 137,185 miles
  • 2020 – 132,906 miles
  • 2019 – 127,564 miles
  • 2018 – 121,463 miles
  • 2017 – 115,534 miles
  • 2016 – 108,088 miles
  • 2015 – 96,782 miles
  • 2014 – 85,287 miles
  • 2013 – 78,023 miles
  • 2012 – 68,310 miles
  • 2011 – 60,911 miles
  • 2010 – 54,205 miles
  • 2009 – 46,846 miles
  • 2008 – 39,692 miles
  • 2007 – 30,873 miles
  • 2006 – 25,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,696 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,696 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    173,696 miles
    Test number
    348696413509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,914 miles (+10,515)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    165,914 miles
    Test number
    109385172275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,399 miles
    Test number
    889303620814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,399 miles (+7,897)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,399 miles
    Test number
    579756343649
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass147,502 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,502 miles
    Test number
    971208257175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,843 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,843 miles
    Test number
    285846666285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail141,839 miles (+4,654)10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,839 miles
    Test number
    599113366809
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,185 miles (+4,279)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,185 miles
    Test number
    205403346058
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,906 miles
    Test number
    821255411087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,906 miles (+5,342)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,906 miles
    Test number
    282612610572
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    127,564 miles
    Test number
    986593925501
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail127,564 miles (+6,101)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,564 miles
    Test number
    764147135002
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass121,463 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,463 miles
    Test number
    478335128609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,534 miles
    Test number
    524252866961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,534 miles (+7,446)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,534 miles
    Test number
    204755096745
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass108,088 miles (+11,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,088 miles
    Test number
    696329064353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass96,782 miles (+11,495)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,782 miles
    Test number
    235446255118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,287 miles (+7,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    788855154155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass78,023 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,023 miles
    Test number
    568111063155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,310 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,310 miles
    Test number
    266089732496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    678942251176
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail60,911 miles (+6,706)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    677362251111
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass54,205 miles (+7,359)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    574032110182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outter edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing outter edge

  24. Pass46,846 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    370236129100
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deterioate

  25. Fail46,832 miles (+7,140)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,832 miles
    Test number
    304182819161
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass39,692 miles (+8,819)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,692 miles
    Test number
    240693818144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,873 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,873 miles
    Test number
    313546617138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,901 miles
    Test number
    132524226148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 RON

Does K55 RON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 RON is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 RON?
The MOT on K55 RON is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 RON done?
K55 RON was recorded at 173,696 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 7,343 miles a year.
Has K55 RON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 RON has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on K55 RON 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 RON find?
K55 RON passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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