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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

P555 SADMOT history

P555 SAD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

P555 SAD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2023
Mileage
84,773 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 SAD
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
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 SAD was last recorded at 84,773 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 1,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,894 miles · 8 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,879 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,773 miles
  • 2021 – 82,894 miles
  • 2020 – 78,807 miles
  • 2019 – 77,841 miles
  • 2018 – 76,096 miles
  • 2017 – 74,858 miles
  • 2016 – 73,436 miles
  • 2015 – 71,738 miles
  • 2014 – 69,704 miles
  • 2013 – 67,025 miles
  • 2012 – 60,896 miles
  • 2011 – 52,985 miles
  • 2010 – 46,255 miles
  • 2009 – 38,522 miles
  • 2008 – 31,754 miles
  • 2007 – 25,964 miles
  • 2006 – 18,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,773 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Engine management light is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,773 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,773 miles
    Test number
    155235809101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,894 miles (+4,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    143484904326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    513404442504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,807 miles (+966)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    777392644177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass77,841 miles (+1,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    476972363803
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,096 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,096 miles
    Test number
    959952724411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,087 miles (+1,229)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,087 miles
    Test number
    974330784740
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  8. Pass74,858 miles (+1,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    718909211017
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  9. Pass73,436 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    516212444593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,419 miles (+1,681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    680543723943
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass71,738 miles (+2,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    189952065003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass69,704 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    137127264436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail69,689 miles (+2,664)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    519686864081
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass67,025 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    235746963067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,896 miles (+7,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    408465462021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,985 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,985 miles
    Test number
    195741861420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    880271160069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,255 miles (+7,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    161161960456
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass38,522 miles (+6,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,522 miles
    Test number
    520723369036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass31,754 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,754 miles
    Test number
    814427868006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,964 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,964 miles
    Test number
    964734277009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,421 miles
    Test number
    473944876088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 SAD

Does P555 SAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P555 SAD expired on 14 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P555 SAD?
The MOT on P555 SAD expired on 14 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P555 SAD done?
P555 SAD was recorded at 84,773 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has P555 SAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 SAD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on P555 SAD 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 SAD find?
P555 SAD passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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