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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,999 cc

221 GRFMOT history

221 GRF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 105,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

221 GRF silver 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,009 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
221 GRF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

221 GRF was last recorded at 105,009 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,991 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
8,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,009 miles
  • 2025 – 95,274 miles
  • 2024 – 83,539 miles
  • 2023 – 68,125 miles
  • 2022 – 51,862 miles
  • 2021 – 37,691 miles
  • 2020 – 35,510 miles
  • 2019 – 31,927 miles
  • 2018 – 27,863 miles
  • 2017 – 22,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,009 miles
  • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,009 miles (+18)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,009 miles
    Test number
    568745459184
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,991 miles (+9,717)1 dangerous1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,991 miles
    Test number
    546167943272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,274 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    803304006761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail95,267 miles (+11,728)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,267 miles
    Test number
    992344628339
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass83,539 miles (+15,414)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    312599534672
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,125 miles (+16,263)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,125 miles
    Test number
    962008117293
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,862 miles (+14,171)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,862 miles
    Test number
    574207414178
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass37,691 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    597180408071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,510 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,510 miles
    Test number
    257617003843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,927 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,927 miles
    Test number
    404454502204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,863 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,863 miles
    Test number
    315985283653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,051 miles
    Test number
    217439043999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,051 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,051 miles
    Test number
    754437678052
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about 221 GRF

What vehicle is registration 221 GRF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 221 GRF on a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2012. 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 221 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 221 GRF is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 221 GRF?
The MOT on 221 GRF is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 221 GRF done?
221 GRF was recorded at 105,009 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 8,959 miles a year.
Has 221 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 221 GRF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 221 GRF 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 221 GRF find?
221 GRF passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: central lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective poor image; offside upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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