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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

195 BAYMOT history

195 BAY is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

195 BAY green 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 4 May 2027
Mileage
56,918 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
195 BAY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

195 BAY was last recorded at 56,918 miles on 5 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,911 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,918 miles
  • 2024 – 54,787 miles
  • 2023 – 51,989 miles
  • 2022 – 49,688 miles
  • 2021 – 46,796 miles
  • 2020 – 44,382 miles
  • 2019 – 41,923 miles
  • 2018 – 38,702 miles
  • 2017 – 36,387 miles
  • 2016 – 33,387 miles
  • 2015 – 29,533 miles
  • 2014 – 25,553 miles
  • 2013 – 22,820 miles
  • 2012 – 22,435 miles
  • 2011 – 20,998 miles
  • 2010 – 14,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,918 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,918 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    56,918 miles
    Test number
    428363603582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail56,911 miles (+2,124)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,911 miles
    Test number
    942832664646
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no noise from pump, wipers sweep (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Front badly corroded rear has detached (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush, bush failed or bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass54,787 miles (+2,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    957820600650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass51,989 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    455521070351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,688 miles (+2,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,688 miles
    Test number
    880532932486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass46,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,796 miles
    Test number
    871520246746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,796 miles (+2,414)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,796 miles
    Test number
    369659375047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    641010582281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail44,382 miles (+2,459)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    131332792438
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass41,923 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    405323436974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to caliper flexi corroding slightly under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to caliper flexi corroding close to caliper flexi union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs slightly corroded / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering testable items

  11. Fail41,920 miles (+3,218)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    798416836116
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to caliper flexi corroding slightly under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to caliper flexi corroding close to caliper flexi union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs slightly corroded / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering testable items

  12. Pass38,702 miles (+2,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,702 miles
    Test number
    741386172036
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner tread but not to cords
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect rear seat belts as luggage space loaded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring testable items

  13. Pass36,387 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,387 miles
    Test number
    185673581491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner light unit slight damage

  14. Fail36,387 miles (+3,000)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,387 miles
    Test number
    766238901277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner light unit slight damage

  15. Pass33,387 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    738713556580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,533 miles (+3,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,533 miles
    Test number
    323721123103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass25,553 miles (+2,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,553 miles
    Test number
    208293594206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass22,820 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,820 miles
    Test number
    367505873420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,435 miles
    Test number
    239143292298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,435 miles (+1,437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,435 miles
    Test number
    247103692224
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass20,998 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,998 miles
    Test number
    628851691257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,215 miles (+2,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,215 miles
    Test number
    392145190260
    • 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)

  23. Pass11,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,862 miles
    Test number
    713639510087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 195 BAY

What vehicle is registration 195 BAY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 195 BAY on a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 2007. 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 195 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 195 BAY is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 195 BAY?
The MOT on 195 BAY is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 195 BAY done?
195 BAY was recorded at 56,918 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,766 miles a year.
Has 195 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 195 BAY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 195 BAY 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 195 BAY find?
195 BAY passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides.

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