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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

ZY 7655MOT history

ZY 7655 is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 136,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

ZY 7655 grey 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,729 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ZY 7655
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ZY 7655 was last recorded at 136,729 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,727 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,729 miles
  • 2025 – 133,247 miles
  • 2024 – 129,815 miles
  • 2023 – 127,016 miles
  • 2022 – 124,854 miles
  • 2021 – 121,255 miles
  • 2020 – 120,427 miles
  • 2019 – 116,395 miles
  • 2018 – 112,468 miles
  • 2017 – 107,677 miles
  • 2016 – 102,631 miles
  • 2015 – 98,402 miles
  • 2014 – 93,228 miles
  • 2013 – 84,963 miles
  • 2012 – 80,718 miles
  • 2011 – 73,756 miles
  • 2010 – 66,614 miles
  • 2009 – 58,549 miles
  • 2008 – 47,837 miles
  • 2007 – 35,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,729 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,729 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,729 miles
    Test number
    693579489170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,727 miles (+3,480)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,727 miles
    Test number
    699473126896
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,247 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,247 miles
    Test number
    569451725181
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail133,241 miles (+3,426)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,241 miles
    Test number
    964330444223
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,815 miles (+2,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,815 miles
    Test number
    164713923259
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,016 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,016 miles
    Test number
    645808442135
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,854 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,854 miles
    Test number
    821767142125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,852 miles (+3,597)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,852 miles
    Test number
    722961148314
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass121,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,255 miles
    Test number
    868829871490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail121,253 miles (+826)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    254807093819
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,427 miles
    Test number
    701384437696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail120,427 miles (+4,032)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,427 miles
    Test number
    866416307384
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass116,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,395 miles
    Test number
    961593033142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail116,385 miles (+3,917)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,385 miles
    Test number
    707375032477
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass112,468 miles (+4,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,468 miles
    Test number
    546721664609
    • AdvisorySidewall damage NSF tyre

  16. Pass107,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    141959967258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has side wall damage

  17. Fail107,667 miles (+5,036)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,667 miles
    Test number
    927552204796
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has side wall damage

  18. Pass102,631 miles (+4,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    117428604999
    • 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)

  19. Pass98,402 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,402 miles
    Test number
    609706835019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,398 miles (+5,170)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,398 miles
    Test number
    885203735021
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass93,228 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,228 miles
    Test number
    977887424006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,963 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,963 miles
    Test number
    636599123062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,718 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,718 miles
    Test number
    516091832025
    • 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)

  24. Fail80,705 miles (+6,949)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    367110932013
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass73,756 miles (+7,142)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,756 miles
    Test number
    677334131056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,614 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,614 miles
    Test number
    701757800049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,579 miles (+8,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    491424100098
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass58,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,549 miles
    Test number
    702025709055
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail58,549 miles (+10,712)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,549 miles
    Test number
    200105209067
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass47,837 miles (+11,999)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,837 miles
    Test number
    110303708098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass35,838 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,838 miles
    Test number
    973322907048
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALL AND WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD

Questions about ZY 7655

What vehicle is registration ZY 7655 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ZY 7655 on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ZY 7655 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ZY 7655 is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on ZY 7655?
The MOT on ZY 7655 is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ZY 7655 done?
ZY 7655 was recorded at 136,729 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,273 miles a year.
Has ZY 7655 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ZY 7655 has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on ZY 7655 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 ZY 7655 find?
ZY 7655 passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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