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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

X55 HBYMOT history

X55 HBY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2025.

X55 HBY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
121,190 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 HBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 HBY was last recorded at 121,190 miles on 5 Apr 2025, 2,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,789 miles · 26 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
2,401 miles
Average per year
4,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,190 miles
  • 2020 – 118,789 miles
  • 2018 – 113,338 miles
  • 2017 – 100,079 miles
  • 2016 – 93,596 miles
  • 2015 – 92,298 miles
  • 2014 – 88,230 miles
  • 2013 – 84,447 miles
  • 2012 – 81,927 miles
  • 2011 – 76,511 miles
  • 2010 – 69,742 miles
  • 2009 – 61,355 miles
  • 2008 – 54,094 miles
  • 2007 – 51,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,190 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Oil Leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s rear side light leds out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Head lights faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,190 miles (+2,401)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,190 miles
    Test number
    789392354051
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass118,789 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,789 miles
    Test number
    777169031801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,338 miles
    Test number
    784441512293
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  4. Fail113,338 miles (+13,259)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,338 miles
    Test number
    555638668608
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  5. Pass100,079 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,079 miles
    Test number
    965969378576
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both innerwings (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear side light leds out

  6. Fail100,069 miles (+6,473)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,069 miles
    Test number
    791452761952
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both innerwings (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear side light leds out

  7. Pass93,596 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,596 miles
    Test number
    133438594910
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHead lights faded
    • AdvisoryTyres perished o/s

  8. Fail93,594 miles (+1,296)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,594 miles
    Test number
    683589657953
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and split on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHead lights faded
    • AdvisoryTyres perished o/s

  9. Pass92,298 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,298 miles
    Test number
    169474055476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,230 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    215344164008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,447 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,447 miles
    Test number
    556297563026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,927 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,927 miles
    Test number
    557685072072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,511 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,511 miles
    Test number
    327492241053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,742 miles (+8,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,742 miles
    Test number
    382350840098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass61,355 miles (+7,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    670390849079
    • 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)

  16. Pass54,094 miles (+3,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,094 miles
    Test number
    383968828081
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

  17. Pass51,084 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    832336027226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,936 miles
    Test number
    124887557085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,936 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,936 miles
    Test number
    982507357088
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about X55 HBY

Does X55 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X55 HBY expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X55 HBY?
The MOT on X55 HBY expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X55 HBY done?
X55 HBY was recorded at 121,190 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2025, an average of 4,267 miles a year.
Has X55 HBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 HBY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2018.
Has the mileage on X55 HBY 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 X55 HBY find?
X55 HBY passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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