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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T555 DRAMOT history

T555 DRA is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 182,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
182,466 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 DRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 DRA was last recorded at 182,466 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 24,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,421 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
24,045 miles
Average per year
10,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,466 miles
  • 2025 – 158,421 miles
  • 2024 – 152,056 miles
  • 2023 – 139,603 miles
  • 2022 – 138,447 miles
  • 2021 – 127,224 miles
  • 2020 – 121,040 miles
  • 2019 – 113,367 miles
  • 2018 – 101,797 miles
  • 2017 – 89,058 miles
  • 2016 – 82,552 miles
  • 2015 – 68,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    182,466 miles
    Test number
    350515374232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  2. Fail182,466 miles (+24,045)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,466 miles
    Test number
    259895493503
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  3. Pass158,421 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,421 miles
    Test number
    366158394360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,401 miles (+2,192)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,401 miles
    Test number
    815185213813
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass156,209 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,209 miles
    Test number
    300297366529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,056 miles (+12,453)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,056 miles
    Test number
    549102223086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,603 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,603 miles
    Test number
    580154823680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,447 miles
    Test number
    846777484991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail138,443 miles (+11,219)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,443 miles
    Test number
    542188713913
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass127,224 miles (+6,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,224 miles
    Test number
    602890858699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass121,040 miles (+7,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,040 miles
    Test number
    714011786184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass113,367 miles (+11,570)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,367 miles
    Test number
    633663243424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,797 miles (+12,739)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    320713643362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,058 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,058 miles
    Test number
    988823465704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,552 miles (+14,544)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,552 miles
    Test number
    920660933817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    276648233799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 DRA

Does T555 DRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 DRA is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 DRA?
The MOT on T555 DRA is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 DRA done?
T555 DRA was recorded at 182,466 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 10,405 miles a year.
Has T555 DRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 DRA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 DRA 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 T555 DRA find?
T555 DRA passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; under cover fitted.

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