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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T55 GLMMOT history

T55 GLM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,986 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 GLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 GLM was last recorded at 130,986 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,978 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,986 miles
  • 2025 – 120,125 miles
  • 2024 – 109,573 miles
  • 2022 – 104,319 miles
  • 2021 – 97,111 miles
  • 2020 – 90,731 miles
  • 2019 – 80,534 miles
  • 2018 – 73,249 miles
  • 2017 – 65,454 miles
  • 2016 – 60,635 miles
  • 2015 – 44,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,986 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge absolute min suggest changing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge absolute min suggest changing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,986 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,986 miles
    Test number
    906425710758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge absolute min suggest changing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge absolute min suggest changing (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail130,978 miles (+10,853)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,978 miles
    Test number
    712649516775
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge absolute min suggest changing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge absolute min suggest changing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,125 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,125 miles
    Test number
    512059945286
    • MinorOffside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail120,124 miles (+10,551)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,124 miles
    Test number
    915451479159
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,573 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    602953826528
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail109,569 miles (+5,250)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,569 miles
    Test number
    828440883353
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,319 miles (+7,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    303938700311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass97,291 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,291 miles
    Test number
    312617033994
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,291 miles (+180)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,291 miles
    Test number
    742444938988
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail97,111 miles (+6,380)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,111 miles
    Test number
    829042429594
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system between the pipe and hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have inner edge wear 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,731 miles (+10,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,731 miles
    Test number
    905247921380
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass80,534 miles (+7,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,534 miles
    Test number
    735413218721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass73,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    243360168429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,249 miles (+7,795)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    936937938027
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass65,454 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,454 miles
    Test number
    466744330001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail65,447 miles (+4,812)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,447 miles
    Test number
    337037071999
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,635 miles (+16,045)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    298410129734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,590 miles
    Test number
    219682365121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 GLM

Does T55 GLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 GLM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 GLM?
The MOT on T55 GLM is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 GLM done?
T55 GLM was recorded at 130,986 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 8,156 miles a year.
Has T55 GLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 GLM has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 GLM 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 GLM find?
T55 GLM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge absolute min suggest changing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge absolute min suggest changing.

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