BMW 7 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 4,799 cc
T55 HLRMOT history
T55 HLR is a grey petrol BMW 7 Series first used on 8 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 117,768 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,860 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 HLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 7 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 8 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 HLR was last recorded at 117,768 miles on 21 May 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Dec 2013: 57,357 miles, lower than 57,636 miles on 10 Dec 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,737 miles · 16 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 4,860 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,768 miles
- 2025 – 113,799 miles
- 2024 – 110,204 miles
- 2023 – 104,897 miles
- 2021 – 98,886 miles
- 2020 – 93,307 miles
- 2019 – 88,614 miles
- 2018 – 82,997 miles
- 2017 – 77,181 miles
- 2016 – 71,119 miles
- 2015 – 66,968 miles
- 2014 – 63,931 miles
- 2013 – 57,357 miles
- 2012 – 57,636 miles
- 2011 – 45,232 miles
- 2010 – 37,343 miles
- 2009 – 33,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,768 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,768 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 117,768 miles
- Test number
- 159190785214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,737 miles (+3,938)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,737 miles
- Test number
- 132082460606
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,799 miles (+3,595)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 113,799 miles
- Test number
- 920264415827
- 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,204 miles (+5,307)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 110,204 miles
- Test number
- 722424363988
- 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))
Pass104,897 miles (+6,011)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 104,897 miles
- Test number
- 778871711773
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass98,886 miles (+5,579)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 98,886 miles
- Test number
- 892761708787
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass93,307 miles (+4,693)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 93,307 miles
- Test number
- 290737011622
- 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 stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,614 miles (+5,617)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,614 miles
- Test number
- 673146785032
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,997 miles (+5,816)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 82,997 miles
- Test number
- 424678477889
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,181 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 77,181 miles
- Test number
- 379493585395
- 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)
Fail77,181 miles (+6,062)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,181 miles
- Test number
- 531602338425
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)
Pass71,119 miles (+111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 71,119 miles
- Test number
- 327451663982
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low & oil leaks from engine
Fail71,008 miles (+4,040)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,008 miles
- Test number
- 917967798478
- FailureNearside 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)
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low & oil leaks from engine
Pass66,968 miles (+3,037)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 66,968 miles
- Test number
- 579102481470
- AdvisoryEngine cover, undertray and oversills fitted
Pass63,931 miles (+6,574)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 63,931 miles
- Test number
- 638567834396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,357 miles (-279)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 57,357 miles
- Test number
- 476067543314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWear evident in osf inner tie rod end in sterring rack
Pass57,636 miles (+12,404)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 57,636 miles
- Test number
- 565835642350
- 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)
Pass45,232 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 45,232 miles
- Test number
- 868687791264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,616 miles (+7,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 44,616 miles
- Test number
- 479105981121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,343 miles (+3,446)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 37,343 miles
- Test number
- 343755410200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,897 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 33,897 miles
- Test number
- 183767449081
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T55 HLR
- Does T55 HLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 HLR is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 HLR?
- The MOT on T55 HLR is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 HLR done?
- T55 HLR was recorded at 117,768 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
- Has T55 HLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 HLR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 HLR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T55 HLR find?
- T55 HLR passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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