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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V655 GJBMOT history

V655 GJB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

V655 GJB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
88,642 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V655 GJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V655 GJB was last recorded at 88,642 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,182 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
460 miles
Average per year
3,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,642 miles
  • 2024 – 88,182 miles
  • 2023 – 86,784 miles
  • 2022 – 86,774 miles
  • 2019 – 86,042 miles
  • 2018 – 85,962 miles
  • 2017 – 82,098 miles
  • 2016 – 76,861 miles
  • 2015 – 68,350 miles
  • 2014 – 62,366 miles
  • 2013 – 60,582 miles
  • 2012 – 58,448 miles
  • 2011 – 55,491 miles
  • 2010 – 51,521 miles
  • 2009 – 45,250 miles
  • 2008 – 38,217 miles
  • 2007 – 30,944 miles
  • 2006 – 29,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,642 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Os ns sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,642 miles (+460)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    344131492681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Os ns sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass88,182 miles (+1,398)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,182 miles
    Test number
    433345083986
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Os ns front and rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryLl underbody suspension components corrroded

  3. Pass86,784 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    741216144468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass86,774 miles (+732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,774 miles
    Test number
    338358667249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass86,042 miles (+80)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,042 miles
    Test number
    855397662382
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,962 miles
    Test number
    726777450694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail85,962 miles (+3,864)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,962 miles
    Test number
    735340256814
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,098 miles (+5,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,098 miles
    Test number
    203971215723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass76,861 miles (+8,511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,861 miles
    Test number
    379619293427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass68,350 miles (+5,984)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,350 miles
    Test number
    879161945112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded

  11. Pass62,366 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    489698624165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,582 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    398461323113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,448 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,448 miles
    Test number
    649417212110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,440 miles (+2,949)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,440 miles
    Test number
    758041912126
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass55,491 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    188902241438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,521 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    670427520089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail51,509 miles (+6,259)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    813615820004
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass45,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,250 miles
    Test number
    834518249013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail45,250 miles (+7,033)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,250 miles
    Test number
    433897349002
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass38,217 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,217 miles
    Test number
    600222848039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,944 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,944 miles
    Test number
    104257147472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteOnly near side rear coil spring has been replaced .springs have not been changed as a pair

  22. Fail30,944 miles (+1,495)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,944 miles
    Test number
    241326947073
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  23. Pass29,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,449 miles
    Test number
    170005856466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V655 GJB

Does V655 GJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V655 GJB expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V655 GJB?
The MOT on V655 GJB expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V655 GJB done?
V655 GJB was recorded at 88,642 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 3,026 miles a year.
Has V655 GJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V655 GJB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on V655 GJB 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 GJB find?
V655 GJB passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 3 more.

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