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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

2803 MLMOT history

2803 ML is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

2803 ML 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 12 Nov 2027
Mileage
73,042 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2803 ML
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2803 ML was last recorded at 73,042 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,617 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,425 miles
Average per year
3,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,042 miles
  • 2025 – 71,617 miles
  • 2024 – 70,574 miles
  • 2023 – 69,450 miles
  • 2022 – 67,768 miles
  • 2021 – 66,603 miles
  • 2020 – 65,664 miles
  • 2019 – 64,878 miles
  • 2018 – 63,694 miles
  • 2017 – 62,721 miles
  • 2016 – 57,773 miles
  • 2015 – 45,940 miles
  • 2014 – 37,865 miles
  • 2013 – 35,521 miles
  • 2012 – 26,690 miles
  • 2011 – 20,269 miles
  • 2010 – 13,664 miles
  • 2009 – 12,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,042 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    73,042 miles
    Test number
    768798140109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass71,617 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    987828757151
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass70,574 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    925742511071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,450 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    241738511255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,768 miles (+1,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,768 miles
    Test number
    356630856059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass66,603 miles (+939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    572076170434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass65,664 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    448590942386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,878 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,878 miles
    Test number
    822504421620
    • AdvisoryOffside dip beam just meets requirements
  9. Pass63,694 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    951033671449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,721 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    546759976806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,773 miles (+11,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,773 miles
    Test number
    284336622811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass45,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,940 miles
    Test number
    155681240046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,940 miles (+1,768)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,940 miles
    Test number
    390600060277
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
  14. Pass44,172 miles (+6,307)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,172 miles
    Test number
    367121955061
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges
  15. Pass37,865 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,865 miles
    Test number
    827208954045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,521 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,521 miles
    Test number
    289661323118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail35,521 miles (+8,831)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,521 miles
    Test number
    986541923168
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass26,690 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,690 miles
    Test number
    486068612137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,269 miles
    Test number
    796498011151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,269 miles (+6,605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,269 miles
    Test number
    799708911177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass13,664 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,664 miles
    Test number
    654547910108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,618 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,618 miles
    Test number
    100331690010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,972 miles
    Test number
    554261139235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2803 ML

What vehicle is registration 2803 ML currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2803 ML on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 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 2803 ML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2803 ML is valid until 12 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2803 ML?
The MOT on 2803 ML is valid until 12 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2803 ML done?
2803 ML was recorded at 73,042 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,502 miles a year.
Has 2803 ML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2803 ML has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on 2803 ML 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 2803 ML find?
2803 ML passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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