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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 2,979 cc

251 BTDMOT history

251 BTD is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 189,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

251 BTD grey 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
189,477 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
251 BTD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

251 BTD was last recorded at 189,477 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 10,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,615 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,862 miles
Average per year
16,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,477 miles
  • 2025 – 178,615 miles
  • 2024 – 165,055 miles
  • 2023 – 152,852 miles
  • 2022 – 134,877 miles
  • 2021 – 119,621 miles
  • 2020 – 105,421 miles
  • 2019 – 86,321 miles
  • 2018 – 65,874 miles
  • 2017 – 45,851 miles
  • 2016 – 26,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,477 miles
  • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,477 miles (+10,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    189,477 miles
    Test number
    843143664331
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted

  2. Pass178,615 miles (+13,560)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,615 miles
    Test number
    984456747853
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    165,055 miles
    Test number
    176109552116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,055 miles (+12,203)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,055 miles
    Test number
    877150662413
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass152,852 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    152,852 miles
    Test number
    273592900960
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail152,852 miles (+17,975)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,852 miles
    Test number
    534891600024
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,877 miles (+15,256)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,877 miles
    Test number
    633140019135
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,621 miles (+14,200)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,621 miles
    Test number
    235774611756
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,421 miles (+19,100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,421 miles
    Test number
    467984541886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    86,321 miles
    Test number
    726062444562
    • 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))

  11. Fail86,321 miles (+20,447)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,321 miles
    Test number
    956498017506
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp likely to become detached (4.6.1 (c) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass65,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    463700577872
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn slightly approx. 4 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads 4 mm

  13. Fail65,874 miles (+20,023)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    258984645991
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn slightly approx. 4 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads 4 mm

  14. Pass45,851 miles (+18,882)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,851 miles
    Test number
    990780928208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,969 miles
    Test number
    792398927554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,969 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,969 miles
    Test number
    454510118007
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about 251 BTD

What vehicle is registration 251 BTD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 251 BTD on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2013. 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 251 BTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 251 BTD is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 251 BTD?
The MOT on 251 BTD is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 251 BTD done?
251 BTD was recorded at 189,477 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 16,016 miles a year.
Has 251 BTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 251 BTD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 251 BTD 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 251 BTD find?
251 BTD passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: manufactures under trays fitted.

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