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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S55 GENMOT history

S55 GEN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

S55 GEN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,913 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 GEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 GEN was last recorded at 94,913 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 3,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,584 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,329 miles
Average per year
5,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,913 miles
  • 2025 – 91,584 miles
  • 2024 – 86,288 miles
  • 2023 – 80,611 miles
  • 2022 – 74,732 miles
  • 2021 – 64,854 miles
  • 2020 – 56,359 miles
  • 2019 – 55,877 miles
  • 2018 – 52,223 miles
  • 2017 – 46,989 miles
  • 2016 – 41,201 miles
  • 2015 – 34,891 miles
  • 2014 – 29,036 miles
  • 2013 – 23,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,913 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.

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,913 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,913 miles
    Test number
    627444645400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,584 miles (+5,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    824775430206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,288 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    547163243487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,611 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,611 miles
    Test number
    532446235211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    600860138127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail74,728 miles (+9,874)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    732516690175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass64,854 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,854 miles
    Test number
    837142571774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,359 miles (+482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    896540466594
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  9. Pass55,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    747580435414
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  10. Fail55,877 miles (+3,654)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    984467954181
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  11. Pass52,223 miles (+5,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    484055907990
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  12. Pass46,989 miles (+5,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,989 miles
    Test number
    448229831146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass41,201 miles (+6,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,201 miles
    Test number
    116641789489
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  14. Pass34,891 miles (+5,855)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    377653435137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass29,036 miles (+5,724)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,036 miles
    Test number
    319254034164
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass23,312 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,312 miles
    Test number
    205246503135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,295 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,295 miles
    Test number
    238955703459
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S55 GEN

Does S55 GEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 GEN is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S55 GEN?
The MOT on S55 GEN is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 GEN done?
S55 GEN was recorded at 94,913 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,353 miles a year.
Has S55 GEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 GEN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S55 GEN 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 GEN find?
S55 GEN passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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