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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

P555 AFGMOT history

P555 AFG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

P555 AFG blue 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 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,326 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 AFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 AFG was last recorded at 131,326 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,288 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,326 miles
  • 2024 – 131,288 miles
  • 2022 – 124,234 miles
  • 2021 – 122,008 miles
  • 2019 – 114,422 miles
  • 2018 – 109,736 miles
  • 2017 – 106,712 miles
  • 2016 – 101,830 miles
  • 2015 – 94,804 miles
  • 2014 – 87,352 miles
  • 2013 – 76,628 miles
  • 2012 – 68,186 miles
  • 2011 – 62,093 miles
  • 2010 – 48,048 miles
  • 2009 – 38,708 miles
  • 2008 – 33,391 miles
  • 2006 – 25,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,326 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,326 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,326 miles
    Test number
    276292761705
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,288 miles (+7,054)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,288 miles
    Test number
    650393056773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,234 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,234 miles
    Test number
    897414689787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,008 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,008 miles
    Test number
    700251762989
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Fail122,008 miles (+7,586)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,008 miles
    Test number
    557426419153
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass114,422 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    543882367620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,421 miles (+4,685)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,421 miles
    Test number
    319484574524
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,736 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,736 miles
    Test number
    457085645989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sidewall of tyre has cut, but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail109,733 miles (+3,021)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,733 miles
    Test number
    111410817549
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sidewall of tyre has cut, but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,712 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,712 miles
    Test number
    352378235592
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail106,710 miles (+4,880)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    809438817644
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass101,830 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,830 miles
    Test number
    889666724503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail101,825 miles (+7,021)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,825 miles
    Test number
    943534207014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass94,804 miles (+7,452)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,804 miles
    Test number
    585650225080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,352 miles (+10,724)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,352 miles
    Test number
    769591934018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass76,628 miles (+8,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,628 miles
    Test number
    995602633090
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass68,186 miles (+6,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,186 miles
    Test number
    878045522018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass62,093 miles (+156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    376065621068
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail61,937 miles (+13,889)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    879000521037
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass48,048 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,048 miles
    Test number
    442175110076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,804 miles (+9,096)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    602728200043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSF TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

  22. Pass38,708 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,708 miles
    Test number
    883972029033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,391 miles (+7,456)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,391 miles
    Test number
    151015528440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,935 miles
    Test number
    352964366493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 AFG

Does P555 AFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 AFG is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P555 AFG?
The MOT on P555 AFG is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 AFG done?
P555 AFG was recorded at 131,326 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has P555 AFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 AFG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on P555 AFG 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 P555 AFG find?
P555 AFG passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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