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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S55 FCPMOT history

S55 FCP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

S55 FCP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,331 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 FCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 FCP was last recorded at 139,331 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,841 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
490 miles
Average per year
6,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,331 miles
  • 2025 – 138,841 miles
  • 2023 – 131,902 miles
  • 2022 – 114,611 miles
  • 2021 – 96,472 miles
  • 2020 – 80,785 miles
  • 2019 – 76,618 miles
  • 2018 – 72,190 miles
  • 2017 – 67,779 miles
  • 2016 – 62,956 miles
  • 2015 – 58,285 miles
  • 2014 – 52,266 miles
  • 2013 – 47,180 miles
  • 2011 – 40,792 miles
  • 2010 – 37,182 miles
  • 2009 – 33,622 miles
  • 2008 – 27,939 miles
  • 2006 – 18,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,331 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,331 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,331 miles
    Test number
    821433020773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,841 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,841 miles
    Test number
    532848810788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,902 miles (+17,291)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,902 miles
    Test number
    633081631050
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass114,611 miles (+18,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,611 miles
    Test number
    440265144855
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass96,472 miles (+8,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,472 miles
    Test number
    118800233716
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under trays fitted

  6. Pass88,311 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,311 miles
    Test number
    590870027307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,310 miles (+7,525)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,310 miles
    Test number
    669347174076
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,785 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,785 miles
    Test number
    974579315310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail80,682 miles (+4,064)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,682 miles
    Test number
    807663985662
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,618 miles (+4,428)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,618 miles
    Test number
    907711608353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside + offside splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside + offside rear suspension top arm outer hub ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking nearside + offside rear suspension lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,190 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    210042917260
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight external damage to the casing n/s o/s rear dust covers insecure (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s rear suspension top arm outer hub ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play n/s o/s front lower suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail72,190 miles (+4,411)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    532040359544
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight play ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excess play + splitting/separating n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight external damage to the casing n/s o/s rear dust covers insecure (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s rear suspension top arm outer hub ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play n/s o/s front lower suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + long travel (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass67,779 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,779 miles
    Test number
    710260175920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front tyres worn on outer edges. centre tread approx. 4mm
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s o/s front suspension ball joint rubber bondings
    • AdvisoryVarious minor engine oil leaks + oil level low

  14. Fail67,779 miles (+4,823)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,779 miles
    Test number
    329162557208
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excess play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryLong travel handbrake
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front tyres worn on outer edges. centre tread approx. 4mm
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s reverse light inop
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s o/s front suspension ball joint rubber bondings
    • AdvisoryVarious minor engine oil leaks + oil level low

  15. Pass62,956 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,956 miles
    Test number
    320273950751
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around top of engine
    • AdvisoryN/S/R coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  16. Fail62,956 miles (+4,671)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,956 miles
    Test number
    548715973676
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light not illuminated when operated
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around top of engine
    • AdvisoryN/S/R coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  17. Pass58,285 miles (+6,019)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,285 miles
    Test number
    149531225040
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight play n/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bonding
    • NoteSlight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

  18. Pass52,266 miles (+5,086)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    375254114020
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings
    • NoteSlight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rods

  19. Pass47,180 miles (+6,388)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,180 miles
    Test number
    858925323003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight kerb scuffs n/s front tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight play n/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bonding
    • NoteSlight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes
    • NoteSlight splitting engine drive belt

  20. Pass40,792 miles (+3,610)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,792 miles
    Test number
    258596191194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBecoming excess play n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed/damaged
    • NoteN/s o/s rear brake discs becoming excessively corroded
    • NoteSlight cracking engine drive belt
    • NoteSlight play n/s o/s front suspension arm ball joint rubber bondings
    • NoteSlight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

  21. Fail37,182 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,182 miles
    Test number
    374354000459
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,182 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,182 miles
    Test number
    992574000264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,622 miles (+5,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,622 miles
    Test number
    631278799165
    • 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)

  24. Fail27,939 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,939 miles
    Test number
    103441218213
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass27,939 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,939 miles
    Test number
    971031118249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass27,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    544199418168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,903 miles (+9,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    691299218160
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass18,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,766 miles
    Test number
    492510326257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S55 FCP

Does S55 FCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 FCP is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S55 FCP?
The MOT on S55 FCP is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 FCP done?
S55 FCP was recorded at 139,331 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 6,034 miles a year.
Has S55 FCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 FCP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S55 FCP 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 S55 FCP find?
S55 FCP passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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