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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,997 cc

S55 GRNMOT history

S55 GRN is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S55 GRN grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,358 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 GRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 GRN was last recorded at 132,358 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,449 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
7,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,358 miles
  • 2025 – 131,449 miles
  • 2024 – 130,108 miles
  • 2023 – 128,632 miles
  • 2022 – 126,819 miles
  • 2021 – 125,320 miles
  • 2020 – 124,011 miles
  • 2019 – 122,888 miles
  • 2018 – 121,715 miles
  • 2017 – 120,181 miles
  • 2016 – 118,957 miles
  • 2015 – 107,163 miles
  • 2014 – 86,300 miles
  • 2013 – 60,508 miles
  • 2012 – 34,482 miles
  • 2011 – 23,311 miles
  • 2010 – 19,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,358 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,358 miles
    Test number
    951240011773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail132,358 miles (+909)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,358 miles
    Test number
    898383840506
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass131,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,449 miles
    Test number
    265420553422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail131,449 miles (+1,341)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,449 miles
    Test number
    180572229497
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass130,108 miles (+1,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,108 miles
    Test number
    370673016959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass128,632 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,632 miles
    Test number
    908623129079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail128,562 miles (+1,743)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,562 miles
    Test number
    462620697349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bracket excessive corroded holed (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower mounting bracket (large mounting bush)excessive corroded holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn large bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass126,819 miles (+1,499)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,819 miles
    Test number
    995225297374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass125,320 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    107202745453
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Unable to access the full boot due to obstructions
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside discs have a harsh lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside are both corroded badly around the outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail125,320 miles (+1,309)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    225529097812
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Unable to access the full boot due to obstructions
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside discs have a harsh lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside are both corroded badly around the outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass124,011 miles (+1,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,011 miles
    Test number
    287399283243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread. worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass122,888 miles (+1,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,888 miles
    Test number
    591714286340
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass121,715 miles (+1,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    510705723525
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass120,181 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,181 miles
    Test number
    594702288748
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass118,957 miles (+11,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,957 miles
    Test number
    944206577365
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass107,163 miles (+20,863)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,163 miles
    Test number
    640819010449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,300 miles (+25,792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,300 miles
    Test number
    847054394242
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn uneven

  18. Pass60,508 miles (+26,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    147368393224
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass34,482 miles (+11,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,482 miles
    Test number
    185303502308
    • NoteSteering lock light on

  20. Pass23,311 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,311 miles
    Test number
    517069091204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,033 miles
    Test number
    420150500328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S55 GRN

Does S55 GRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 GRN is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S55 GRN?
The MOT on S55 GRN is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 GRN done?
S55 GRN was recorded at 132,358 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,097 miles a year.
Has S55 GRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 GRN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S55 GRN 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 GRN find?
S55 GRN passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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