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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

225 BRMOT history

225 BR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 185,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

225 BR 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 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,105 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
225 BR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

225 BR was last recorded at 185,105 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 6,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,673 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,432 miles
Average per year
11,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,105 miles
  • 2025 – 178,673 miles
  • 2024 – 173,005 miles
  • 2023 – 166,994 miles
  • 2022 – 157,506 miles
  • 2021 – 150,265 miles
  • 2020 – 128,593 miles
  • 2019 – 110,532 miles
  • 2018 – 94,560 miles
  • 2017 – 83,072 miles
  • 2016 – 68,208 miles
  • 2015 – 52,408 miles
  • 2014 – 41,841 miles
  • 2013 – 30,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,105 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,105 miles (+6,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,105 miles
    Test number
    337159286938
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,673 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,673 miles
    Test number
    902885151531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,005 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    173,005 miles
    Test number
    444269862380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,994 miles (+9,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    166,994 miles
    Test number
    649325084353
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass157,506 miles (+7,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,506 miles
    Test number
    506264446599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass150,265 miles (+21,672)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,265 miles
    Test number
    370726417432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,593 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,593 miles
    Test number
    539042227626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,573 miles (+18,041)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,573 miles
    Test number
    737391409458
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

  9. Pass110,532 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,532 miles
    Test number
    149020363327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail110,527 miles (+15,967)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,527 miles
    Test number
    710243675472
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,560 miles (+11,488)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,560 miles
    Test number
    801114487198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,072 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,072 miles
    Test number
    289333553890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail83,071 miles (+14,863)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,071 miles
    Test number
    466247869196
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,208 miles (+15,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,208 miles
    Test number
    528943094565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,408 miles (+10,567)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,408 miles
    Test number
    899841325045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,841 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,841 miles
    Test number
    656763924022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,838 miles
    Test number
    798205343054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 225 BR

What vehicle is registration 225 BR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 225 BR on a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 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 225 BR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 225 BR is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 225 BR?
The MOT on 225 BR is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 225 BR done?
225 BR was recorded at 185,105 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 11,800 miles a year.
Has 225 BR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 225 BR has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on 225 BR 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 225 BR find?
225 BR passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished.

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