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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

P555 COMMOT history

P555 COM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

P555 COM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,578 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 COM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 COM was last recorded at 165,578 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 16,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,501 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
16,077 miles
Average per year
13,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,578 miles
  • 2025 – 149,501 miles
  • 2024 – 138,762 miles
  • 2023 – 128,292 miles
  • 2022 – 116,350 miles
  • 2021 – 107,117 miles
  • 2020 – 98,458 miles
  • 2019 – 86,074 miles
  • 2018 – 68,559 miles
  • 2017 – 50,927 miles
  • 2016 – 26,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,578 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Both sides shock absorber dust shields deterioratedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front both sides shock absorber dust covers etc deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,578 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,578 miles
    Test number
    972947677523
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail165,573 miles (+16,072)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,573 miles
    Test number
    394503091662
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass149,501 miles (+10,739)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,501 miles
    Test number
    863210942186
    • AdvisoryFront both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swollen etc (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass138,762 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,762 miles
    Test number
    735391751328
    • AdvisoryFront both sides shock absorber dust covers etc deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swollen , corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail138,757 miles (+10,465)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,757 miles
    Test number
    493189242628
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides shock absorber dust covers etc deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swollen , corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides shock absorber dust covers etc deteriorated
  6. Pass128,292 miles (+11,942)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,292 miles
    Test number
    828497229872
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swollen / corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated
  7. Pass116,350 miles (+9,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    714270118773
    • AdvisoryFront both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass107,117 miles (+8,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,117 miles
    Test number
    245748380339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated
  9. Pass98,458 miles (+12,384)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,458 miles
    Test number
    281391136868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,074 miles
    Test number
    880509627032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,074 miles (+17,515)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,074 miles
    Test number
    292392810093
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass68,559 miles (+17,632)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,559 miles
    Test number
    976759996809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,927 miles (+24,231)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,927 miles
    Test number
    293990731117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,696 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,696 miles
    Test number
    762958425435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,786 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    23,786 miles
    Test number
    424669212916
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail23,691 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,691 miles
    Test number
    264134708230
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Questions about P555 COM

Does P555 COM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 COM is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 COM?
The MOT on P555 COM is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 COM done?
P555 COM was recorded at 165,578 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 13,357 miles a year.
Has P555 COM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 COM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on P555 COM 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 COM find?
P555 COM passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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