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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

2966 ADMOT history

2966 AD is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2013. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 174,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

2966 AD white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2024
Mileage
174,433 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2966 AD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

2966 AD was last recorded at 174,433 miles on 2 May 2023, 11,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,210 miles · 28 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
11,223 miles
Average per year
12,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,433 miles
  • 2022 – 163,210 miles
  • 2021 – 155,247 miles
  • 2020 – 145,483 miles
  • 2019 – 133,501 miles
  • 2018 – 118,867 miles
  • 2016 – 95,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,433 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,433 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,433 miles
    Test number
    946264337778
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail174,433 miles (+11,223)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,433 miles
    Test number
    286935486773
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass163,210 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,210 miles
    Test number
    250894970729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail163,210 miles (+7,963)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,210 miles
    Test number
    358849407136
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size 205/60 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass155,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,247 miles
    Test number
    201752381768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail155,247 miles (+9,764)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,247 miles
    Test number
    353996022861
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass145,483 miles (+11,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,483 miles
    Test number
    888659226554
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  8. Pass133,501 miles (+94)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,501 miles
    Test number
    953795161015
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  9. Fail133,407 miles (+14,540)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,407 miles
    Test number
    866133397095
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  10. Pass118,867 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,867 miles
    Test number
    915712070068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front beam image slightly poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing low

  11. Fail118,867 miles (+23,236)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,867 miles
    Test number
    119371789545
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front beam image slightly poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing low

  12. Pass95,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,631 miles
    Test number
    526816980320
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail95,631 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,631 miles
    Test number
    856283445683
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about 2966 AD

What vehicle is registration 2966 AD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2966 AD on a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 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 2966 AD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2966 AD expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2966 AD?
The MOT on 2966 AD expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2966 AD done?
2966 AD was recorded at 174,433 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 12,305 miles a year.
Has 2966 AD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2966 AD has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on 2966 AD 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 2966 AD find?
2966 AD passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 4 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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