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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P555 ECGMOT history

P555 ECG is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

P555 ECG green 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,341 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 ECG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 ECG was last recorded at 131,341 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,341 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,341 miles
  • 2025 – 121,997 miles
  • 2024 – 115,165 miles
  • 2023 – 107,538 miles
  • 2022 – 102,332 miles
  • 2021 – 96,821 miles
  • 2020 – 91,346 miles
  • 2019 – 88,279 miles
  • 2018 – 86,863 miles
  • 2017 – 85,476 miles
  • 2016 – 84,771 miles
  • 2015 – 82,623 miles
  • 2014 – 80,363 miles
  • 2013 – 77,313 miles
  • 2012 – 74,527 miles
  • 2011 – 71,366 miles
  • 2010 – 67,384 miles
  • 2009 – 62,421 miles
  • 2008 – 57,872 miles
  • 2007 – 53,616 miles
  • 2006 – 48,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,341 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slight damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,341 miles
    Test number
    608025187278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,341 miles (+9,344)1 dangerous8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,341 miles
    Test number
    844465628595
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,997 miles (+334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,997 miles
    Test number
    882294624731
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,663 miles (+6,498)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,663 miles
    Test number
    327956008521
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,165 miles
    Test number
    762516283613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,164 miles (+7,626)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,164 miles
    Test number
    298892976370
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass107,538 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,538 miles
    Test number
    942182558293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail107,511 miles (+5,179)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,511 miles
    Test number
    740625172707
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,332 miles (+5,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,332 miles
    Test number
    533610534635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,821 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,821 miles
    Test number
    717750437124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,346 miles (+3,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,346 miles
    Test number
    583720412923
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass88,279 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,279 miles
    Test number
    913083865203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,863 miles
    Test number
    742823132204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,863 miles (+1,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,863 miles
    Test number
    349024206585
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass85,476 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,476 miles
    Test number
    294311201892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,771 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,771 miles
    Test number
    787306939604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail84,744 miles (+2,121)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,744 miles
    Test number
    496901750346
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Anti roll bar mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor pans fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass82,623 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,623 miles
    Test number
    226753205455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail82,524 miles (+2,161)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,524 miles
    Test number
    408808695059
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass80,363 miles (+3,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,363 miles
    Test number
    996955104123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass77,313 miles (+2,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    307417003106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass74,527 miles (+3,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,527 miles
    Test number
    266148102457
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass71,366 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,366 miles
    Test number
    919568001159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,384 miles (+4,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,384 miles
    Test number
    981665880074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail62,421 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    183926789001
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass62,421 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    892756589074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,872 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,872 miles
    Test number
    984107988013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,616 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    934346887086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,848 miles
    Test number
    914697986041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 ECG

Does P555 ECG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 ECG is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 ECG?
The MOT on P555 ECG is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 ECG done?
P555 ECG was recorded at 131,341 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has P555 ECG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 ECG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on P555 ECG 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 ECG find?
P555 ECG passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wing slight damage; oil leak, but not excessive.

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