BMW 745
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc
S55 FJHMOT history
S55 FJH is a black petrol BMW 745 first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,530 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 97,530 mi
- At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S55 FJH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 745
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S55 FJH was last recorded at 97,530 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 2,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,745 miles · 12 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,785 miles
- Average per year
- 3,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,530 miles
- 2024 – 94,745 miles
- 2023 – 94,002 miles
- 2022 – 91,116 miles
- 2021 – 87,247 miles
- 2019 – 85,098 miles
- 2018 – 83,414 miles
- 2017 – 78,269 miles
- 2016 – 71,125 miles
- 2015 – 63,716 miles
- 2014 – 54,905 miles
- 2013 – 42,411 miles
- 2011 – 41,819 miles
- 2010 – 37,615 miles
- 2009 – 33,912 miles
- 2008 – 31,118 miles
- 2007 – 29,103 miles
- 2006 – 25,214 miles
- 2005 – 20,736 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,530 miles
- AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
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.
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipes x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,530 miles (+2,785)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 97,530 miles
- Test number
- 983112166117
- AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass94,745 miles (+743)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 94,745 miles
- Test number
- 316506919835
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,002 miles (+2,886)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 94,002 miles
- Test number
- 252727712454
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNoperative or indicating a malfunction - petrol, gas or bi-fuel vehicle, see manual for requirements
Pass91,116 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 91,116 miles
- Test number
- 376841850468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x 2 but offside rear bushing ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,116 miles (+3,869)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,116 miles
- Test number
- 257210462979
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x 2 but offside rear bushing ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,247 miles (+2,149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 87,247 miles
- Test number
- 980330349281
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,098 miles (+1,684)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 85,098 miles
- Test number
- 850154748275
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,414 miles (+42)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 83,414 miles
- Test number
- 689892961268
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fail83,372 miles (+5,103)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,372 miles
- Test number
- 461834701822
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,269 miles (+92)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 78,269 miles
- Test number
- 566374269259
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail78,177 miles (+7,052)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,177 miles
- Test number
- 415941265922
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine plus under trays fitted
- AdvisoryLimited life n/s wiper blade
Pass71,125 miles (+4)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 71,125 miles
- Test number
- 985872081767
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail71,121 miles (+7,405)3 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,121 miles
- Test number
- 354492751048
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges more so on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass63,716 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 63,716 miles
- Test number
- 229308305208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,602 miles (+1,056)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,602 miles
- Test number
- 888714705260
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail62,546 miles (+7,641)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,546 miles
- Test number
- 985715555185
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,905 miles (+12,494)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 54,905 miles
- Test number
- 608916354183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass42,411 miles (+592)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 42,411 miles
- Test number
- 265987433425
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass41,819 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 41,819 miles
- Test number
- 449276731203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,812 miles (+4,197)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,812 miles
- Test number
- 176415631277
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,615 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 37,615 miles
- Test number
- 362465840220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,539 miles (+3,627)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,539 miles
- Test number
- 941443440274
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass33,912 miles (+2,794)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,912 miles
- Test number
- 380249839499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,118 miles (+2,015)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,118 miles
- Test number
- 923417048275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,103 miles (+3,889)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 29,103 miles
- Test number
- 272215237203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,214 miles (+4,478)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 25,214 miles
- Test number
- 643581346297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 20,736 miles
- Test number
- 371842235218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S55 FJH
- Does S55 FJH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S55 FJH expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S55 FJH?
- The MOT on S55 FJH expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S55 FJH done?
- S55 FJH was recorded at 97,530 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 3,909 miles a year.
- Has S55 FJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S55 FJH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on S55 FJH 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 FJH find?
- S55 FJH passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: front outer suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides; nearside rear coil spring corroded; rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides.
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