BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
T555 TBYMOT history
T555 TBY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,906 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 154,906 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,020 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T555 TBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T555 TBY was last recorded at 154,906 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,419 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,487 miles
- Average per year
- 6,020 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,906 miles
- 2025 – 153,419 miles
- 2024 – 151,974 miles
- 2022 – 150,248 miles
- 2021 – 142,267 miles
- 2020 – 137,050 miles
- 2019 – 131,411 miles
- 2018 – 121,894 miles
- 2017 – 113,750 miles
- 2016 – 105,548 miles
- 2015 – 97,702 miles
- 2014 – 97,225 miles
- 2013 – 89,885 miles
- 2012 – 86,768 miles
- 2011 – 84,108 miles
- 2010 – 79,010 miles
- 2009 – 72,640 miles
- 2008 – 66,909 miles
- 2007 – 53,886 miles
- 2006 – 34,753 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,906 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,906 miles (+1,487)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 154,906 miles
- Test number
- 659739218086
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,419 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 153,419 miles
- Test number
- 481310314083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,418 miles (+1,444)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,418 miles
- Test number
- 482343137175
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,974 miles (+1,726)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 151,974 miles
- Test number
- 463674051941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,248 miles (+7,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 150,248 miles
- Test number
- 579811149751
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass142,267 miles (+5,217)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 142,267 miles
- Test number
- 319790835731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,050 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 137,050 miles
- Test number
- 856180221595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,040 miles (+5,629)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,040 miles
- Test number
- 486425096732
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault On Dash (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light
Pass131,411 miles (+9,517)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 131,411 miles
- Test number
- 748607318334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,894 miles (+8,144)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 121,894 miles
- Test number
- 216493385678
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,750 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 113,750 miles
- Test number
- 697532978613
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted obscuring view
- AdvisoryFront brakes have slight imbalance
Fail113,750 miles (+8,202)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,750 miles
- Test number
- 226475209036
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted obscuring view
- AdvisoryFront brakes have slight imbalance
Pass105,548 miles (+7,846)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 105,548 miles
- Test number
- 959515538242
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,702 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 97,702 miles
- Test number
- 208759025200
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail97,702 miles (+477)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,702 miles
- Test number
- 337508225254
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass97,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 97,225 miles
- Test number
- 845404374182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,225 miles (+7,340)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,225 miles
- Test number
- 396028264185
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass89,885 miles (+3,117)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 89,885 miles
- Test number
- 396028443108
- NoteEML warning light presenting on dash display indicating a fault has been recorded.
- NoteNear side parking brake efficiency poor, overall parking brake efficiency is 21% with offside acheiving 15.5% and nearside giving the remaining 5.5%.
Pass86,768 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 86,768 miles
- Test number
- 788360472153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,710 miles (+2,602)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,710 miles
- Test number
- 155913062116
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass84,108 miles (+5,098)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 84,108 miles
- Test number
- 416514361148
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass79,010 miles (+6,370)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 79,010 miles
- Test number
- 581045970140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,640 miles (+5,731)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 72,640 miles
- Test number
- 952201169148
- NoteNearside front tyre has sidewall damage but has not reached ply or cords
Pass66,909 miles (+13,023)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 66,909 miles
- Test number
- 721275168148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,886 miles (+19,133)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 53,886 miles
- Test number
- 212332727430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,753 miles (+2,716)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 34,753 miles
- Test number
- 770355726170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 32,037 miles
- Test number
- 101005446410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T555 TBY
- Does T555 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 TBY is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T555 TBY?
- The MOT on T555 TBY is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T555 TBY done?
- T555 TBY was recorded at 154,906 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
- Has T555 TBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T555 TBY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T555 TBY 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 TBY find?
- T555 TBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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