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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

P555 LDWMOT history

P555 LDW is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

P555 LDW 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 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,033 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 LDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 LDW was last recorded at 80,033 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 5,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,997 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,036 miles
Average per year
2,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,033 miles
  • 2023 – 74,997 miles
  • 2021 – 73,356 miles
  • 2016 – 70,402 miles
  • 2013 – 67,355 miles
  • 2012 – 61,118 miles
  • 2011 – 56,198 miles
  • 2010 – 50,433 miles
  • 2009 – 46,070 miles
  • 2008 – 41,704 miles
  • 2007 – 35,758 miles
  • 2006 – 28,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,033 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded leading from brake flexi-hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside leading from brake flexi-hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,033 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    464679211266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    586135533599
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail74,997 miles (+1,641)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    804802336820
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall from excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall from excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass73,356 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,356 miles
    Test number
    754079146625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail73,353 miles (+2,951)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    169947972420
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam switch inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads showing signs of age rather than thickness
  6. Pass70,402 miles (+3,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,402 miles
    Test number
    443009248217
    • AdvisoryBrake disc,s corroded all
  7. Pass67,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,355 miles
    Test number
    309988123454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,351 miles (+6,233)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    338488423429
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass61,118 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    628694022272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,198 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,198 miles
    Test number
    517952551242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,107 miles (+5,674)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    306479941441
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass50,433 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,433 miles
    Test number
    284442500258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,414 miles (+4,344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,414 miles
    Test number
    814278290188
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass46,070 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,070 miles
    Test number
    873698099168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,704 miles
    Test number
    272978598452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,704 miles (+5,946)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,704 miles
    Test number
    263038598471
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass35,758 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,758 miles
    Test number
    281813797127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    121515796193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 LDW

Does P555 LDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 LDW is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 LDW?
The MOT on P555 LDW is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 LDW done?
P555 LDW was recorded at 80,033 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,546 miles a year.
Has P555 LDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 LDW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on P555 LDW 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 LDW find?
P555 LDW passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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