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Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

T55 TXMMOT history

T55 TXM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 239,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
239,265 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 TXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 TXM was last recorded at 239,265 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 12,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,107 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,158 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,265 miles
  • 2025 – 227,107 miles
  • 2024 – 223,088 miles
  • 2023 – 215,711 miles
  • 2022 – 204,438 miles
  • 2017 – 202,177 miles
  • 2016 – 199,484 miles
  • 2014 – 199,471 miles
  • 2013 – 190,979 miles
  • 2012 – 184,413 miles
  • 2011 – 177,852 miles
  • 2010 – 171,935 miles
  • 2009 – 162,197 miles
  • 2008 – 155,124 miles
  • 2007 – 145,096 miles
  • 2006 – 136,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface + position lamp lens! (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer 50% very dim! (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front wing area temporary rerpaaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear outer sill corroding by jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,265 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    239,265 miles
    Test number
    280413124278
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface + position lamp lens! (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer 50% very dim! (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail239,265 miles (+12,158)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,265 miles
    Test number
    618315479389
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface + position lamp lens! (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer 50% very dim! (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass227,107 miles (+4,019)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    227,107 miles
    Test number
    157935955993
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface + position lamp lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills/jacking points + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner both sides arches + cannot fully see!
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

  4. Pass223,088 miles (+7,377)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    223,088 miles
    Test number
    959066019133
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface + position lamp lens! (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides VERY NEAR/VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point areas + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner both sides arches
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

  5. Pass215,711 miles (+11,273)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    215,711 miles
    Test number
    995561770197
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour all - blue! (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface + position lamp lens damaged! (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner both sides arches corroded!
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - VERY NEAR/VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

  6. Pass204,438 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    204,438 miles
    Test number
    793049733759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass202,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    202,177 miles
    Test number
    230573991285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail202,177 miles (+2,693)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,177 miles
    Test number
    169298402515
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass199,484 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    199,484 miles
    Test number
    762948753508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing area temporary rerpaaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroding by jacking point
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  10. Fail199,484 miles (+13)10 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,484 miles
    Test number
    841028145221
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing area temporary rerpaaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroding by jacking point
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  11. Fail199,471 miles2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,471 miles
    Test number
    115655104383
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass199,471 miles (+8,492)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    199,471 miles
    Test number
    506305304316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass190,979 miles (+6,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    190,979 miles
    Test number
    705859393212
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass184,413 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    184,413 miles
    Test number
    618553002367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass177,852 miles (+5,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    177,852 miles
    Test number
    377754691476
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass171,935 miles (+9,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    171,935 miles
    Test number
    480288690272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass162,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    162,197 miles
    Test number
    712605099298
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail162,197 miles (+154)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,197 miles
    Test number
    944585199200
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail162,043 miles (+6,919)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,043 miles
    Test number
    740133199278
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDark tinting to both front side windows

  20. Pass155,124 miles (+10,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    155,124 miles
    Test number
    312607388244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass145,096 miles (+8,878)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    145,096 miles
    Test number
    594072987249
    • DangerousSide and rear windows heavily tinted
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass136,218 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    136,218 miles
    Test number
    802226076218
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about T55 TXM

Does T55 TXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 TXM is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 TXM?
The MOT on T55 TXM is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 TXM done?
T55 TXM was recorded at 239,265 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has T55 TXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 TXM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 TXM 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 TXM find?
T55 TXM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface + position lamp lens!; offside rear outer position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer 50% very dim!, and 6 more.

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