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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2010 · 2,979 cc

V55 PHFMOT history

V55 PHF is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 36,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

V55 PHF white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
36,572 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V55 PHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V55 PHF was last recorded at 36,572 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 5,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,529 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,043 miles
Average per year
1,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,572 miles
  • 2025 – 31,529 miles
  • 2024 – 27,992 miles
  • 2023 – 25,811 miles
  • 2021 – 21,626 miles
  • 2020 – 20,923 miles
  • 2019 – 20,744 miles
  • 2018 – 19,944 miles
  • 2017 – 18,147 miles
  • 2016 – 17,550 miles
  • 2015 – 16,376 miles
  • 2014 – 12,976 miles
  • 2013 – 10,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,572 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,572 miles (+5,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    36,572 miles
    Test number
    833562515712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass31,529 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,529 miles
    Test number
    852205318833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail31,490 miles (+3,498)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,490 miles
    Test number
    657305987914
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  4. Pass27,992 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    230271592816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail27,979 miles (+2,168)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,979 miles
    Test number
    550228470894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  6. Pass25,811 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    25,811 miles
    Test number
    122108966108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail25,801 miles (+4,175)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,801 miles
    Test number
    374369813505
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass21,626 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    21,626 miles
    Test number
    679619470520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass20,923 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    20,923 miles
    Test number
    432482298682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,744 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    20,744 miles
    Test number
    774364114076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,944 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    19,944 miles
    Test number
    383687157538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,938 miles (+1,791)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,938 miles
    Test number
    942154630383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge, close to legal limit

  13. Pass18,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,147 miles
    Test number
    687179790518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,147 miles (+597)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,147 miles
    Test number
    381713346156
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass17,550 miles (+1,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,550 miles
    Test number
    601349909713
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass16,376 miles (+3,400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,376 miles
    Test number
    898403365006
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass12,976 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,976 miles
    Test number
    529847174023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    10,980 miles
    Test number
    128479433452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,980 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,980 miles
    Test number
    737719133018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about V55 PHF

Does V55 PHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V55 PHF is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V55 PHF?
The MOT on V55 PHF is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V55 PHF done?
V55 PHF was recorded at 36,572 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,951 miles a year.
Has V55 PHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V55 PHF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V55 PHF 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 V55 PHF find?
V55 PHF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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