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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

K55 TEPMOT history

K55 TEP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

K55 TEP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
152,666 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 TEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 TEP was last recorded at 152,666 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 3,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2016: 120,313 miles, lower than 130,213 miles on 8 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,995 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,671 miles
Average per year
6,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,666 miles
  • 2025 – 148,995 miles
  • 2024 – 141,850 miles
  • 2022 – 138,227 miles
  • 2021 – 135,295 miles
  • 2019 – 131,263 miles
  • 2018 – 126,940 miles
  • 2017 – 123,791 miles
  • 2016 – 120,313 miles
  • 2015 – 117,234 miles
  • 2014 – 110,703 miles
  • 2013 – 110,408 miles
  • 2012 – 98,649 miles
  • 2011 – 86,124 miles
  • 2010 – 71,430 miles
  • 2009 – 66,002 miles
  • 2008 – 53,608 miles
  • 2007 – 41,780 miles
  • 2006 – 29,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,666 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTransmission fluid leak

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,666 miles (+3,671)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    152,666 miles
    Test number
    970462374659
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTransmission fluid leak

  2. Pass148,995 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,995 miles
    Test number
    262647328211
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded

  3. Fail148,994 miles (+7,144)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,994 miles
    Test number
    643599580962
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Mark yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded

  4. Pass141,850 miles (+3,623)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,850 miles
    Test number
    227902947396
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass138,227 miles (+2,932)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,227 miles
    Test number
    697432026577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension componanet corroded

  6. Pass135,295 miles (+4,032)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,295 miles
    Test number
    500351371656
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,263 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,263 miles
    Test number
    621017820762
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,263 miles (+4,323)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,263 miles
    Test number
    621194296532
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,940 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,940 miles
    Test number
    384273877351
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush onto subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush onto subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail126,940 miles (+3,149)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,940 miles
    Test number
    772302670057
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticking/partially seized (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush onto subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush onto subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    760618849548
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail123,791 miles (+3,478)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    344269060356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass120,313 miles (-9,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,313 miles
    Test number
    878230638153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail130,213 miles (+12,979)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,213 miles
    Test number
    740742010441
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass117,234 miles (+6,531)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,234 miles
    Test number
    518874535103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass110,703 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,703 miles
    Test number
    966542044183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    696297613111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,405 miles (+11,756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,405 miles
    Test number
    397047913113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass98,649 miles (+12,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,649 miles
    Test number
    959907142147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass86,124 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    196444741190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,122 miles (+14,692)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,122 miles
    Test number
    708921741151
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass71,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,430 miles
    Test number
    410114610181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail71,430 miles (+5,428)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,430 miles
    Test number
    791574410118
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail66,002 miles (+12,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    593904809311
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass53,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,608 miles
    Test number
    443543418361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,608 miles (+11,828)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,608 miles
    Test number
    642663318373
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass41,780 miles (+12,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    201853197204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass29,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,153 miles
    Test number
    310458176119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 TEP

Does K55 TEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 TEP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 TEP?
The MOT on K55 TEP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 TEP done?
K55 TEP was recorded at 152,666 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,255 miles a year.
Has K55 TEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 TEP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K55 TEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K55 TEP find?
K55 TEP passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi, and 3 more.

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