BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,926 cc
T55 BTHMOT history
T55 BTH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,210 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 137,210 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,755 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 BTH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 BTH was last recorded at 137,210 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 4,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,675 miles · 13 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,535 miles
- Average per year
- 4,755 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,210 miles
- 2024 – 132,675 miles
- 2023 – 123,995 miles
- 2022 – 118,903 miles
- 2021 – 108,421 miles
- 2020 – 102,474 miles
- 2019 – 94,412 miles
- 2017 – 81,954 miles
- 2016 – 78,951 miles
- 2015 – 74,069 miles
- 2014 – 73,456 miles
- 2013 – 72,233 miles
- 2012 – 71,302 miles
- 2011 – 68,960 miles
- 2010 – 67,010 miles
- 2009 – 61,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,210 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,210 miles (+4,535)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 137,210 miles
- Test number
- 527512696052
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,675 miles (+8,680)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 132,675 miles
- Test number
- 390836469671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,995 miles (+5,092)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 123,995 miles
- Test number
- 136068010461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,903 miles (+10,482)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 118,903 miles
- Test number
- 482451770578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,421 miles (+5,947)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 108,421 miles
- Test number
- 743701483650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,474 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 102,474 miles
- Test number
- 923927396899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail102,474 miles (+8,062)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,474 miles
- Test number
- 398993372502
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,412 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 94,412 miles
- Test number
- 801313652609
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,412 miles (+12,458)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,412 miles
- Test number
- 588796620593
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,954 miles (+3,003)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 81,954 miles
- Test number
- 909217680572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,951 miles (+4,882)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 78,951 miles
- Test number
- 921029950117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,069 miles (+613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 74,069 miles
- Test number
- 812520441188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,456 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 73,456 miles
- Test number
- 509247374278
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail73,425 miles (+1,192)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,425 miles
- Test number
- 337933174499
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,233 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 72,233 miles
- Test number
- 769163973205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,302 miles (+2,342)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 71,302 miles
- Test number
- 938143472207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,960 miles (+1,950)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 68,960 miles
- Test number
- 198174871248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,010 miles (+5,454)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 67,010 miles
- Test number
- 674164370257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 61,556 miles
- Test number
- 394484959270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 BTH
- Does T55 BTH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T55 BTH expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T55 BTH?
- The MOT on T55 BTH expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T55 BTH done?
- T55 BTH was recorded at 137,210 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 4,755 miles a year.
- Has T55 BTH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 BTH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on T55 BTH 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 T55 BTH find?
- T55 BTH passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 1 more.
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