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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

162 SMLMOT history

162 SML is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 18,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

162 SML blue 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
18,299 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
162 SML
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

162 SML was last recorded at 18,299 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,590 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
709 miles
Average per year
305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,299 miles
  • 2025 – 17,590 miles
  • 2021 – 17,586 miles
  • 2020 – 17,555 miles
  • 2019 – 17,434 miles
  • 2018 – 17,324 miles
  • 2017 – 17,112 miles
  • 2016 – 16,842 miles
  • 2015 – 16,634 miles
  • 2014 – 16,281 miles
  • 2013 – 16,014 miles
  • 2012 – 15,745 miles
  • 2011 – 15,381 miles
  • 2010 – 14,896 miles
  • 2009 – 14,144 miles
  • 2008 – 13,419 miles
  • 2007 – 12,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,299 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,299 miles (+709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    18,299 miles
    Test number
    927621058361
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass17,590 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    17,590 miles
    Test number
    161968468809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass17,586 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    17,586 miles
    Test number
    824156938833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,555 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    17,555 miles
    Test number
    957870738675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    17,434 miles
    Test number
    410344288493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail17,434 miles (+110)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,434 miles
    Test number
    512166674455
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass17,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    17,324 miles
    Test number
    693251024381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail17,324 miles (+212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,324 miles
    Test number
    859504502408
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass17,112 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    17,112 miles
    Test number
    682446309927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,842 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    16,842 miles
    Test number
    187258000384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,826 miles (+192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,826 miles
    Test number
    661372849132
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  12. Pass16,634 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,634 miles
    Test number
    976263225084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,281 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    16,281 miles
    Test number
    468352524036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,014 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,014 miles
    Test number
    516820353047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,745 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,745 miles
    Test number
    496931942027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,381 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,381 miles
    Test number
    718600641007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,896 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,896 miles
    Test number
    521912540094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,144 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,144 miles
    Test number
    554773749094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,419 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,419 miles
    Test number
    123484948403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,368 miles
    Test number
    692083447021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 162 SML

What vehicle is registration 162 SML currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 162 SML on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2000. 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 162 SML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 162 SML is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 162 SML?
The MOT on 162 SML is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 162 SML done?
162 SML was recorded at 18,299 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 305 miles a year.
Has 162 SML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 162 SML has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on 162 SML 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 162 SML find?
162 SML passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush both sides.

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