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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T551 BSOMOT history

T551 BSO is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 161,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
161,144 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 BSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 BSO was last recorded at 161,144 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2024: 161,062 miles, lower than 177,186 miles on 18 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,062 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
6,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,144 miles
  • 2023 – 177,186 miles
  • 2022 – 152,832 miles
  • 2021 – 149,330 miles
  • 2020 – 146,748 miles
  • 2018 – 141,121 miles
  • 2017 – 133,102 miles
  • 2016 – 129,679 miles
  • 2015 – 125,711 miles
  • 2014 – 119,852 miles
  • 2013 – 112,115 miles
  • 2012 – 102,474 miles
  • 2011 – 99,757 miles
  • 2009 – 95,789 miles
  • 2008 – 80,664 miles
  • 2007 – 60,135 miles
  • 2006 – 47,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,144 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,144 miles (+82)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,144 miles
    Test number
    374352904050
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail161,062 miles (-16,124)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,062 miles
    Test number
    726643487658
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass177,186 miles (+24,354)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    177,186 miles
    Test number
    981107215668
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass152,832 miles (+3,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,832 miles
    Test number
    258971228826
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,330 miles (+2,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,330 miles
    Test number
    578038550005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass146,748 miles (+332)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,748 miles
    Test number
    164276520173
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail146,416 miles (+5,295)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,416 miles
    Test number
    490761049451
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,121 miles (+38)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,121 miles
    Test number
    197975217574
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail141,083 miles (+2,807)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,083 miles
    Test number
    253168450426
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass138,276 miles (+5,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,276 miles
    Test number
    674923625475
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f tie rod

  11. Pass133,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    133,102 miles
    Test number
    577613184411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,102 miles (+3,423)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,102 miles
    Test number
    842655991023
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass129,679 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,679 miles
    Test number
    850210308263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,678 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,678 miles
    Test number
    966716349603
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Fail129,678 miles (+3,967)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,678 miles
    Test number
    167077974361
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass125,711 miles (+5,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    125,711 miles
    Test number
    287430455042
    • NoteTHE OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED AND ONLY JUST PASSES TODAYS MOT TEST.I DO RECOMMEND REPLACING THIS BRAKE PIPE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

  17. Pass119,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,852 miles
    Test number
    318642654096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail119,852 miles (+7,737)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,852 miles
    Test number
    476302854087
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass112,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    112,115 miles
    Test number
    559588353021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail112,115 miles (+9,641)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,115 miles
    Test number
    209548253000
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail102,474 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,474 miles
    Test number
    225027912077
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass102,474 miles (+2,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    102,474 miles
    Test number
    507947212032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail99,757 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    167796701486
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  24. Pass99,757 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    196726901429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,789 miles (+15,125)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,789 miles
    Test number
    334293259378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass80,664 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,664 miles
    Test number
    561857058335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail80,556 miles (+14,198)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,556 miles
    Test number
    551614858397
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass66,358 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    980215308095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,135 miles (+12,536)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,135 miles
    Test number
    881476917096
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass47,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,599 miles
    Test number
    362323316001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T551 BSO

Does T551 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T551 BSO expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T551 BSO?
The MOT on T551 BSO expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T551 BSO done?
T551 BSO was recorded at 161,144 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 6,292 miles a year.
Has T551 BSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 BSO has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T551 BSO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T551 BSO find?
T551 BSO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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