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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

1973 PDMOT history

1973 PD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 165,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

1973 PD black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
165,180 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1973 PD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1973 PD was last recorded at 165,180 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 2,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,556 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,624 miles
Average per year
7,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,180 miles
  • 2024 – 162,556 miles
  • 2023 – 160,972 miles
  • 2019 – 145,596 miles
  • 2018 – 127,651 miles
  • 2017 – 116,169 miles
  • 2016 – 99,001 miles
  • 2015 – 87,153 miles
  • 2014 – 75,886 miles
  • 2013 – 66,335 miles
  • 2012 – 60,383 miles
  • 2011 – 51,639 miles
  • 2010 – 42,966 miles
  • 2009 – 37,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,180 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,180 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,180 miles
    Test number
    868585648701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,556 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,556 miles
    Test number
    759066748220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail162,520 miles (+1,548)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,520 miles
    Test number
    447287470982
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass160,972 miles (+15,376)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,972 miles
    Test number
    819211799911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has been painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad wear sensor insecure and not fitted to brake pad
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe and both side rear suspension frontmost suspension arms

  5. Pass145,596 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,596 miles
    Test number
    200021336195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryN/s reversing lamp not working
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner side light not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

  6. Fail145,596 miles (+17,945)1 major3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,596 miles
    Test number
    437608209904
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryN/s reversing lamp not working
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner side light not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

  7. Pass127,651 miles (+11,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,651 miles
    Test number
    247409501877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,169 miles (+17,168)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,169 miles
    Test number
    572799900330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,001 miles (+11,848)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    864803489578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,153 miles (+89)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,153 miles
    Test number
    385721575036
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s wheel rims damaged. Outer sills covered.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail87,064 miles (+11,178)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    187428365431
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOuter sills covered. N/s wheel rims damaged. Brakes imbalanced.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass75,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,886 miles
    Test number
    198793044010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,886 miles (+9,551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,886 miles
    Test number
    498952644098
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,335 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,335 miles
    Test number
    245410663050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,383 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,383 miles
    Test number
    385467902118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,639 miles (+8,673)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,639 miles
    Test number
    165986491407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,966 miles (+5,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,966 miles
    Test number
    423292900184
    • 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)

  18. Pass37,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,454 miles
    Test number
    561791609222
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 1973 PD

What vehicle is registration 1973 PD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1973 PD on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2006. 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 1973 PD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1973 PD expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1973 PD?
The MOT on 1973 PD expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1973 PD done?
1973 PD was recorded at 165,180 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 7,894 miles a year.
Has 1973 PD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1973 PD has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 1973 PD 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 1973 PD find?
1973 PD passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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