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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

T55 TSGMOT history

T55 TSG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 157,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
157,627 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 TSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 TSG was last recorded at 157,627 miles on 12 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,627 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,627 miles
  • 2025 – 152,666 miles
  • 2024 – 146,812 miles
  • 2023 – 142,187 miles
  • 2022 – 136,533 miles
  • 2021 – 129,541 miles
  • 2020 – 124,692 miles
  • 2019 – 112,443 miles
  • 2018 – 98,040 miles
  • 2017 – 87,717 miles
  • 2016 – 85,116 miles
  • 2015 – 73,118 miles
  • 2014 – 67,297 miles
  • 2013 – 63,658 miles
  • 2012 – 59,852 miles
  • 2011 – 55,360 miles
  • 2010 – 53,047 miles
  • 2009 – 50,106 miles
  • 2008 – 45,414 miles
  • 2007 – 42,935 miles
  • 2006 – 33,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,627 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,627 miles
    Test number
    798059977605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,627 miles (+4,961)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,627 miles
    Test number
    212361748963
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  3. Pass152,666 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,666 miles
    Test number
    254171369994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,812 miles (+4,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,812 miles
    Test number
    824483747980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass142,187 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,187 miles
    Test number
    746815770665
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail142,187 miles (+5,654)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,187 miles
    Test number
    204235850373
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass136,533 miles (+6,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,533 miles
    Test number
    601637622791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  8. Pass129,541 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,541 miles
    Test number
    121634842249
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail129,541 miles (+4,849)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,541 miles
    Test number
    457087484292
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass124,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    124,692 miles
    Test number
    547008934002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,692 miles (+12,249)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,692 miles
    Test number
    826746712472
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on
  12. Pass112,443 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,443 miles
    Test number
    804035822918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail112,298 miles (+14,258)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,298 miles
    Test number
    752628094395
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass98,040 miles (+10,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,040 miles
    Test number
    587727336626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass87,717 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,717 miles
    Test number
    819948945623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,116 miles
    Test number
    485515164702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,116 miles (+11,998)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,116 miles
    Test number
    246995289095
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass73,118 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    847861135195
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail73,117 miles (+5,820)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    225439425482
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass67,297 miles (+3,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,297 miles
    Test number
    449957184229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass63,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    368704983233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,658 miles (+3,806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    745104283257
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass59,852 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,852 miles
    Test number
    399913782409
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  24. Fail59,852 miles (+4,492)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,852 miles
    Test number
    175232582261
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  25. Pass55,360 miles (+2,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,360 miles
    Test number
    599335581297
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass53,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    253864990259
    • 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)
  27. Fail53,047 miles (+2,941)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    413754090261
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
  28. Pass50,106 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,106 miles
    Test number
    792217999234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,414 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,414 miles
    Test number
    344883408307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,935 miles (+9,468)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,935 miles
    Test number
    970198097288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,467 miles
    Test number
    160599096287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail33,467 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,467 miles
    Test number
    703809296237
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Questions about T55 TSG

Does T55 TSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 TSG is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 TSG?
The MOT on T55 TSG is valid until 17 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 TSG done?
T55 TSG was recorded at 157,627 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 6,353 miles a year.
Has T55 TSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 TSG has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 TSG 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 TSG find?
T55 TSG passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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