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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

T55 VEEMOT history

T55 VEE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 145,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,536 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VEE was last recorded at 145,536 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2006: 21,532 miles, lower than 27,524 miles on 12 Dec 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,297 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,239 miles
Average per year
6,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,536 miles
  • 2025 – 142,297 miles
  • 2024 – 137,823 miles
  • 2023 – 128,940 miles
  • 2021 – 122,121 miles
  • 2020 – 120,270 miles
  • 2019 – 117,964 miles
  • 2018 – 111,906 miles
  • 2017 – 104,140 miles
  • 2016 – 97,543 miles
  • 2015 – 89,774 miles
  • 2014 – 83,805 miles
  • 2013 – 69,735 miles
  • 2012 – 57,429 miles
  • 2011 – 52,395 miles
  • 2010 – 49,945 miles
  • 2009 – 44,166 miles
  • 2008 – 38,511 miles
  • 2007 – 32,490 miles
  • 2006 – 21,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap seal perished/cracking but not leaking.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,536 miles
    Test number
    647475432338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap seal perished/cracking but not leaking.

  2. Fail145,530 miles (+3,233)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,530 miles
    Test number
    173716186440
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap seal perished/cracking but not leaking.

  3. Pass142,297 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,297 miles
    Test number
    848929212311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail142,290 miles (+4,467)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,290 miles
    Test number
    332604138912
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,823 miles (+193)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,823 miles
    Test number
    278872670805
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail137,630 miles (+8,690)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,630 miles
    Test number
    504436772927
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass128,940 miles (+6,819)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,940 miles
    Test number
    297234409653
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,121 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,121 miles
    Test number
    569138914770
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail122,121 miles (+1,851)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,121 miles
    Test number
    771059643802
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,270 miles (+24)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,270 miles
    Test number
    213381269920
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail120,246 miles (+2,282)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,246 miles
    Test number
    831645022706
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass117,964 miles (+6,058)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,964 miles
    Test number
    676605493671
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left to Right (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass111,906 miles (+7,766)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,906 miles
    Test number
    888040715328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,140 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    420057313751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted on outer sills.

  15. Fail104,140 miles (+6,597)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    836849864660
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm,and showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted on outer sills.

  16. Pass97,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,543 miles
    Test number
    429647373171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,543 miles (+7,769)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,543 miles
    Test number
    723185738897
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass89,774 miles (+5,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,774 miles
    Test number
    148331315690
    • AdvisoryRear CHILD SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

  19. Pass83,805 miles (+640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,805 miles
    Test number
    928271004337
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to legal limit

  20. Pass83,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,165 miles
    Test number
    668839154228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,165 miles (+13,430)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,165 miles
    Test number
    585168754267
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass69,735 miles (+12,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,735 miles
    Test number
    347130983488
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass57,429 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,429 miles
    Test number
    249077982206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,395 miles
    Test number
    345136881250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,395 miles (+2,450)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,395 miles
    Test number
    188841081278
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass49,945 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    914698440366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,166 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,166 miles
    Test number
    900186959337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,511 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,511 miles
    Test number
    380088158353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,490 miles (+10,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,490 miles
    Test number
    292098247399
    • 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)

  30. Pass21,532 miles (-5,992)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,532 miles
    Test number
    803577846378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail27,524 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,524 miles
    Test number
    711356046362
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T55 VEE

Does T55 VEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 VEE is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 VEE?
The MOT on T55 VEE is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 VEE done?
T55 VEE was recorded at 145,536 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,157 miles a year.
Has T55 VEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VEE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 VEE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 VEE find?
T55 VEE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear fuel cap seal perished/cracking but not leaking..

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