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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

S55 GALMOT history

S55 GAL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2024.

S55 GAL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2025
Mileage
76,134 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2024
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 GAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 GAL was last recorded at 76,134 miles on 25 Jun 2024, 662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,472 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
662 miles
Average per year
4,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,134 miles
  • 2023 – 75,472 miles
  • 2022 – 72,799 miles
  • 2021 – 67,917 miles
  • 2020 – 63,400 miles
  • 2019 – 56,863 miles
  • 2018 – 43,318 miles
  • 2017 – 38,802 miles
  • 2016 – 36,170 miles
  • 2014 – 31,829 miles
  • 2013 – 25,021 miles
  • 2012 – 21,983 miles
  • 2011 – 17,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,134 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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,134 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    955958439371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,472 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    859685474464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,799 miles (+4,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    498528981761
    • 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))
  4. Pass67,917 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,917 miles
    Test number
    232917500117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,400 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    480639325901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,863 miles (+13,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    599786238432
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  7. Pass43,318 miles (+4,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,318 miles
    Test number
    397703109939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slight wear inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slight wear inside edge
  8. Pass38,802 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,802 miles
    Test number
    311259287141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,170 miles (+4,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,170 miles
    Test number
    784576551978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside worn on inner edge /no reserve tread (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass31,829 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,829 miles
    Test number
    569176444262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,021 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,021 miles
    Test number
    735267643216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,113 miles (+2,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,113 miles
    Test number
    646627173019
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass21,983 miles (+4,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,983 miles
    Test number
    218613952058
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass17,485 miles (+122)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,485 miles
    Test number
    408474651010
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteFront discs showing wear
  15. Fail17,363 miles1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,363 miles
    Test number
    119059141074
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteFront discs showing wear
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn heavly on edge of tred
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2.7mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tred worn to 2.2mm

Questions about S55 GAL

Does S55 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S55 GAL expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S55 GAL?
The MOT on S55 GAL expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S55 GAL done?
S55 GAL was recorded at 76,134 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2024, an average of 4,402 miles a year.
Has S55 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 GAL has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2011.
Has the mileage on S55 GAL 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 GAL find?
S55 GAL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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