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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

229 GPBMOT history

229 GPB is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

229 GPB purple 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 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,142 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
229 GPB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

229 GPB was last recorded at 103,142 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 3,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,903 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,239 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,142 miles
  • 2024 – 99,903 miles
  • 2022 – 93,812 miles
  • 2021 – 91,147 miles
  • 2020 – 89,238 miles
  • 2019 – 87,426 miles
  • 2018 – 83,353 miles
  • 2017 – 78,609 miles
  • 2016 – 74,583 miles
  • 2015 – 68,582 miles
  • 2014 – 63,861 miles
  • 2013 – 60,165 miles
  • 2011 – 50,965 miles
  • 2009 – 40,926 miles
  • 2008 – 38,364 miles
  • 2007 – 35,204 miles
  • 2006 – 33,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,142 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,142 miles
    Test number
    288177585122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail103,141 miles (+3,238)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,141 miles
    Test number
    140244739686
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass99,903 miles (+2,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    149339582905
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides very poor (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,971 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    382528970868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,812 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,812 miles
    Test number
    646784277184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,147 miles (+1,909)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,147 miles
    Test number
    269812364889
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens slight damage

  7. Pass89,238 miles (+1,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,238 miles
    Test number
    850944046219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass87,426 miles (+4,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    398484985095
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,353 miles (+4,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,353 miles
    Test number
    360284640494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,609 miles (+4,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    720012390060
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass74,583 miles (+6,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    851822955634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass68,582 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    787599375037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,861 miles (+3,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    655733184040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass60,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    577938693021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,165 miles (+9,200)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    106496183037
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass50,965 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    987398981079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlastic sill covers are fitted not allowing a full inspection.
    • NoteThere is slight play in the offside steering rack inner joint/bush.

  17. Fail50,965 miles (+10,039)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    945167681041
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlastic sill covers are fitted not allowing a full inspection.
    • NoteThere is slight play in the offside steering rack inner joint/bush.

  18. Pass40,926 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,926 miles
    Test number
    501925989035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,364 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,364 miles
    Test number
    852481808152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,204 miles (+1,989)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,204 miles
    Test number
    670052587080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear light lens slight damage †slight play steering rack

  21. Pass33,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,215 miles
    Test number
    914770396091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 229 GPB

What vehicle is registration 229 GPB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 229 GPB on a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Oct 1997. 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 229 GPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 229 GPB is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 229 GPB?
The MOT on 229 GPB is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 229 GPB done?
229 GPB was recorded at 103,142 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has 229 GPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 229 GPB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 229 GPB 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 229 GPB find?
229 GPB passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point.

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