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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V655 FBYMOT history

V655 FBY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

V655 FBY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,824 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V655 FBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V655 FBY was last recorded at 50,824 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,683 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
141 miles
Average per year
1,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,824 miles
  • 2025 – 50,683 miles
  • 2020 – 50,623 miles
  • 2019 – 50,606 miles
  • 2018 – 50,597 miles
  • 2017 – 50,588 miles
  • 2016 – 48,412 miles
  • 2015 – 45,637 miles
  • 2014 – 42,462 miles
  • 2013 – 39,675 miles
  • 2012 – 36,339 miles
  • 2011 – 34,434 miles
  • 2010 – 33,560 miles
  • 2009 – 33,019 miles
  • 2008 – 32,544 miles
  • 2007 – 29,941 miles
  • 2005 – 27,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,824 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,824 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,824 miles
    Test number
    402128765227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,683 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    50,683 miles
    Test number
    933519263030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,623 miles
    Test number
    237294706143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,623 miles (+17)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,623 miles
    Test number
    315468424144
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,606 miles
    Test number
    810759410515
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail50,606 miles (+9)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,606 miles
    Test number
    662146234613
    • DangerousCentral Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,597 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    767057769611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,588 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,588 miles
    Test number
    328371655499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,412 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,412 miles
    Test number
    504430651574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,404 miles (+2,767)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,404 miles
    Test number
    249702290506
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass45,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,637 miles
    Test number
    645306655008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,637 miles (+3,175)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,637 miles
    Test number
    548114155035
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass42,462 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,462 miles
    Test number
    127661154010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,675 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,675 miles
    Test number
    737192543072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,339 miles (+1,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,339 miles
    Test number
    196813122081
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass34,434 miles (+874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,434 miles
    Test number
    215843651098
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail33,560 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,560 miles
    Test number
    122213350027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteLower radiator cover broken

  18. Pass33,560 miles (+541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,560 miles
    Test number
    830153750059
    • NoteLower radiator cover broken

  19. Pass33,019 miles (+475)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,019 miles
    Test number
    111465259068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass32,544 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,544 miles
    Test number
    542702548034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,941 miles (+1,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,941 miles
    Test number
    344088147089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass27,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    27,964 miles
    Test number
    190795195237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V655 FBY

Does V655 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V655 FBY is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V655 FBY?
The MOT on V655 FBY is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V655 FBY done?
V655 FBY was recorded at 50,824 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 1,089 miles a year.
Has V655 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V655 FBY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V655 FBY 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 V655 FBY find?
V655 FBY passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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