BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,997 cc
143 GBCMOT history
143 GBC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,401 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 80,401 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,472 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 143 GBC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 Feb 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
143 GBC was last recorded at 80,401 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 80,396 miles · 13 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 2,472 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,401 miles
- 2025 – 79,737 miles
- 2024 – 79,323 miles
- 2023 – 78,368 miles
- 2021 – 77,669 miles
- 2020 – 77,004 miles
- 2019 – 76,315 miles
- 2018 – 75,063 miles
- 2017 – 73,223 miles
- 2015 – 68,073 miles
- 2013 – 59,405 miles
- 2012 – 44,977 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,401 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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, 2020–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,401 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 80,401 miles
- Test number
- 242108891836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail80,396 miles (+659)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,396 miles
- Test number
- 414980583697
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,737 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 79,737 miles
- Test number
- 525693854528
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail79,734 miles (+411)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,734 miles
- Test number
- 741118739917
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,323 miles (+955)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 79,323 miles
- Test number
- 316401742653
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,368 miles (+699)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 78,368 miles
- Test number
- 153435960743
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,669 miles (+665)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 77,669 miles
- Test number
- 592762739172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,004 miles (+689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 77,004 miles
- Test number
- 353905209389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,315 miles (+1,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,315 miles
- Test number
- 683622152984
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass75,063 miles (+1,840)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 75,063 miles
- Test number
- 418348330473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,223 miles (+5,150)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 73,223 miles
- Test number
- 250644229712
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,073 miles (+8,668)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 68,073 miles
- Test number
- 408449956317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,405 miles (+1,547)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 59,405 miles
- Test number
- 479236413386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 57,858 miles
- Test number
- 718586303135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,858 miles (+12,881)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,858 miles
- Test number
- 655166703160
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass44,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 44,977 miles
- Test number
- 256024872017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,977 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,977 miles
- Test number
- 817204672083
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about 143 GBC
- What vehicle is registration 143 GBC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 143 GBC on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 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 143 GBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 143 GBC is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 143 GBC?
- The MOT on 143 GBC is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 143 GBC done?
- 143 GBC was recorded at 80,401 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,472 miles a year.
- Has 143 GBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 143 GBC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 143 GBC 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 143 GBC find?
- 143 GBC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge, and 1 more.
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