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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,997 cc

T55 DTBMOT history

T55 DTB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,576 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 DTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 DTB was last recorded at 131,576 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 9,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,008 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9,568 miles
Average per year
8,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,576 miles
  • 2024 – 122,008 miles
  • 2023 – 111,505 miles
  • 2022 – 101,418 miles
  • 2021 – 92,949 miles
  • 2020 – 87,303 miles
  • 2019 – 77,185 miles
  • 2018 – 69,737 miles
  • 2017 – 61,616 miles
  • 2016 – 53,516 miles
  • 2015 – 43,659 miles
  • 2014 – 33,757 miles
  • 2012 – 24,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,576 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Chip to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,576 miles (+9,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,576 miles
    Test number
    668673589420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,008 miles (+10,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,008 miles
    Test number
    621375950082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass111,505 miles (+10,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,505 miles
    Test number
    305221066940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub joint marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass101,418 miles (+8,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,418 miles
    Test number
    125783860824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER ROSE JOINT IN HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,949 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    233825286519
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
  6. Fail92,897 miles (+5,594)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    652741216927
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
  7. Pass87,303 miles (+10,118)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,303 miles
    Test number
    215711209714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,185 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,185 miles
    Test number
    590790039372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,737 miles (+8,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,737 miles
    Test number
    278921560987
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass61,616 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    914994632470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child lock is on
  11. Fail61,614 miles (+8,098)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,614 miles
    Test number
    785583728719
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child lock is on
  12. Pass53,516 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,516 miles
    Test number
    120324939847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  13. Fail53,489 miles (+9,830)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    605188089142
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  14. Pass43,659 miles (+9,902)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,659 miles
    Test number
    779817105146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSERVICE LIGHT ON ??
    • NoteChild lock is on ,N/S/R
    • NoteIndicator arm is quite poor
  15. Pass33,757 miles (+8,820)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,757 miles
    Test number
    249721004458
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsr bumper dented
  16. Pass24,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,937 miles
    Test number
    447153502355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 DTB

Does T55 DTB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 DTB expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 DTB?
The MOT on T55 DTB expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 DTB done?
T55 DTB was recorded at 131,576 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 8,231 miles a year.
Has T55 DTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 DTB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 DTB 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 DTB find?
T55 DTB passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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