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BMW 3 Series

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T55 YLWMOT history

T55 YLW is a yellow petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 175,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
175,570 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 YLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 YLW was last recorded at 175,570 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,849 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
721 miles
Average per year
3,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,570 miles
  • 2025 – 174,849 miles
  • 2024 – 173,811 miles
  • 2021 – 173,195 miles
  • 2020 – 170,521 miles
  • 2018 – 168,963 miles
  • 2017 – 166,560 miles
  • 2016 – 164,024 miles
  • 2015 – 162,931 miles
  • 2014 – 161,970 miles
  • 2013 – 156,749 miles
  • 2012 – 151,088 miles
  • 2011 – 146,412 miles
  • 2010 – 137,179 miles
  • 2009 – 124,625 miles
  • 2008 – 115,148 miles
  • 2007 – 105,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,570 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,570 miles (+721)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    175,570 miles
    Test number
    325688570103
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass174,849 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    174,849 miles
    Test number
    917416263944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,811 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    173,811 miles
    Test number
    952231780548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,195 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    173,195 miles
    Test number
    319491095225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,795 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,795 miles
    Test number
    676132288515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,521 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    170,521 miles
    Test number
    518632429080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,963 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    168,963 miles
    Test number
    154395216239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,560 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    166,560 miles
    Test number
    519306319726
    • 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)

  9. Pass164,024 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    164,024 miles
    Test number
    130549405258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,931 miles (+961)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    162,931 miles
    Test number
    847993705248
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass161,970 miles (+5,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    161,970 miles
    Test number
    785419834023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass156,749 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    156,749 miles
    Test number
    798099743033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,088 miles (+4,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    151,088 miles
    Test number
    945901242002
    • 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)

  14. Pass146,412 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    146,412 miles
    Test number
    986291041066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail146,407 miles (+9,228)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,407 miles
    Test number
    379334631065
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass137,179 miles (+12,554)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    137,179 miles
    Test number
    503489840049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,625 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    124,625 miles
    Test number
    384851359077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail124,525 miles (+9,377)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,525 miles
    Test number
    162918349016
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass115,148 miles (+9,850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    115,148 miles
    Test number
    612257538034
    • NoteNearside Front & Rear Tyres Wearing inner Edge

  20. Pass105,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    105,298 miles
    Test number
    682569137003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 YLW

Does T55 YLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 YLW is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 YLW?
The MOT on T55 YLW is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 YLW done?
T55 YLW was recorded at 175,570 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,598 miles a year.
Has T55 YLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 YLW has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2011.
Has the mileage on T55 YLW 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 YLW find?
T55 YLW passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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