BMW 3 SERIES SP55YZW has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 117,607 miles 4 weeks ago on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 12:03.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 27th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

SP55YZW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MARCH 2027117,607 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED26TH MARCH 2026117,607 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH MARCH 202527TH MARCH 2026113,567 MI
FAILED28TH MARCH 2025113,567 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 202415TH FEBRUARY 2025111,406 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 202315TH FEBRUARY 2024108,500 MI
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 202215TH FEBRUARY 2023105,890 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Park Brake Has Limited Reserve Travel And Just Meets Performance Requirements, Advised To Adjust The System
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202115TH FEBRUARY 2022104,720 MI
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 2021104,719 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 202013TH FEBRUARY 202184,709 MI
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201913TH FEBRUARY 202071,715 MI
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 201971,715 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201813TH FEBRUARY 201969,694 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Front To Rears (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Sidewall Splitting Not Through To Cords Yet.
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 201869,694 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement Wheel Bearing Not Fully Checked (3.5.1k)
  4. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven N/s Lower (3.7.b.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Front To Rears (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Sidewall Splitting Not Through To Cords Yet.
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Back Plate Insecure
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED6TH MAY 20175TH MAY 201863,847 MI
FAILED5TH MAY 201763,847 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201617TH SEPTEMBER 201761,490 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 201661,482 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201517TH SEPTEMBER 201656,913 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush Rear (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Covered At Time Of Test Unable To Fully Inspect
PASSED11TH MARCH 201510TH MARCH 201653,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201429TH SEPTEMBER 201549,139 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201329TH SEPTEMBER 201435,554 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201223RD SEPTEMBER 201330,363 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201123RD SEPTEMBER 201225,017 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201023RD SEPTEMBER 201120,685 MI
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 200923RD SEPTEMBER 201016,567 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 200823RD SEPTEMBER 200913,219 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SP55YZW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

SP55YZW MOT Comments

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SP55YZW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 117,607 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,600 miles

SP55YZW FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration SP55YZW was manufactured on Friday 23rd September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 117,607 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,600 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SP55YZW has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 22 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does SP55YZW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 SP55YZW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SP55YZW Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 SP55YZW does have Tax. Read more

When does SP55YZW Tax expire?

The current Tax for SP55YZW will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SP55YZW MOT expire?

The current MOT for SP55YZW will expire in 11 months on Saturday 27th March 2027. Read more

When did SP55YZW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SP55YZW was on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 12:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SP55YZW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for SP55YZW we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SP55YZW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for SP55YZW we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SP55YZW?

SP55YZW is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has SP55YZW done?

The odometer reading for SP55YZW at the last MOT in March 2026 was 117,607 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,600 miles per year. Read more

How old is SP55YZW?

The vehicle SP55YZW was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 23rd September 2005. Read more

What colour is SP55YZW?

The official colour of SP55YZW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does SP55YZW have?

SP55YZW has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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