BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
10 TAXMOT history
10 TAX is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,455 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 134,455 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,815 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 10 TAX
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
10 TAX was last recorded at 134,455 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 134,455 miles · 23 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,815 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,455 miles
- 2025 – 133,036 miles
- 2024 – 125,469 miles
- 2023 – 119,006 miles
- 2022 – 110,508 miles
- 2021 – 104,135 miles
- 2019 – 86,151 miles
- 2018 – 81,075 miles
- 2016 – 79,263 miles
- 2015 – 74,816 miles
- 2014 – 58,406 miles
- 2013 – 42,846 miles
- 2012 – 28,730 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,455 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front cut in sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,455 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 134,455 miles
- Test number
- 498344781862
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail134,455 miles (+1,419)3 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,455 miles
- Test number
- 486589428879
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,036 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 133,036 miles
- Test number
- 605497347731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,036 miles (+7,567)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,036 miles
- Test number
- 997548373331
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,469 miles (+6,463)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 125,469 miles
- Test number
- 384199673565
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass119,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 119,006 miles
- Test number
- 858286084791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,006 miles (+8,498)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,006 miles
- Test number
- 494749866401
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Pass110,508 miles (+6,373)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 110,508 miles
- Test number
- 165587957597
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,135 miles (+17,984)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 104,135 miles
- Test number
- 867215205129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,151 miles (+5,076)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,151 miles
- Test number
- 494212155148
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
Pass81,075 miles (+1,812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 81,075 miles
- Test number
- 453579728053
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Pass79,263 miles (+4,447)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,263 miles
- Test number
- 676549352308
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slight corrosion
Pass74,816 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 74,816 miles
- Test number
- 489704383789
- AdvisoryNearside Front cut in sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sidewall damage possibly due to tyre being run flat
Fail74,816 miles (+16,410)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,816 miles
- Test number
- 885182942892
- FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front cut in sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sidewall damage possibly due to tyre being run flat
Fail58,406 miles2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,406 miles
- Test number
- 209767144275
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres wearing on shoulders. (feathering)
Pass58,406 miles (+15,560)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 58,406 miles
- Test number
- 308517744245
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres wearing on shoulders. (feathering)
Pass42,846 miles (+14,116)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 42,846 miles
- Test number
- 477486343288
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass28,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,730 miles
- Test number
- 586374342255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 10 TAX
- What vehicle is registration 10 TAX currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 10 TAX on a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 2009. 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 10 TAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 10 TAX is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 10 TAX?
- The MOT on 10 TAX is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 10 TAX done?
- 10 TAX was recorded at 134,455 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,815 miles a year.
- Has 10 TAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 10 TAX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on 10 TAX 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 10 TAX find?
- 10 TAX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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