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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

2 DTLMOT history

2 DTL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 359,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

2 DTL 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 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
359,431 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 DTL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 DTL was last recorded at 359,431 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
359,431 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
16,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 359,431 miles
  • 2025 – 354,090 miles
  • 2024 – 347,441 miles
  • 2023 – 338,578 miles
  • 2022 – 329,063 miles
  • 2021 – 319,112 miles
  • 2020 – 310,990 miles
  • 2019 – 296,885 miles
  • 2018 – 281,239 miles
  • 2017 – 264,346 miles
  • 2016 – 242,990 miles
  • 2015 – 219,010 miles
  • 2014 – 193,079 miles
  • 2013 – 169,905 miles
  • 2012 – 146,802 miles
  • 2011 – 125,037 miles
  • 2010 – 106,621 miles
  • 2008 – 68,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass359,431 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass359,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    359,431 miles
    Test number
    899264869270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail359,431 miles (+5,341)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    359,431 miles
    Test number
    825186108896
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass354,090 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    354,090 miles
    Test number
    550511110582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass347,441 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    347,441 miles
    Test number
    359669323480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass338,578 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    338,578 miles
    Test number
    681471008436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail338,553 miles (+9,490)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    338,553 miles
    Test number
    397573483618
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass329,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    329,063 miles
    Test number
    958800791281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail329,063 miles (+9,951)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    329,063 miles
    Test number
    442738238867
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass319,112 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    319,112 miles
    Test number
    994278261693
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail319,100 miles (+8,110)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,100 miles
    Test number
    649230943749
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass310,990 miles (+14,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    310,990 miles
    Test number
    659531679845
    • 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))

  12. Pass296,885 miles (+15,646)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    296,885 miles
    Test number
    896470531900
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass281,239 miles (+16,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    281,239 miles
    Test number
    482125294810
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass264,346 miles (+21,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    264,346 miles
    Test number
    401754666308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass242,990 miles (+23,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    242,990 miles
    Test number
    565607981290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass219,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    219,010 miles
    Test number
    257408125000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail219,010 miles (+25,931)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,010 miles
    Test number
    185727925028
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass193,079 miles (+23,174)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    193,079 miles
    Test number
    619177514069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass169,905 miles (+23,103)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    169,905 miles
    Test number
    315640933008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f drop link

  20. Pass146,802 miles (+21,765)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    146,802 miles
    Test number
    268231232070
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre in poor condition

  21. Pass125,037 miles (+18,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    125,037 miles
    Test number
    885821331070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail106,621 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,621 miles
    Test number
    344458640099
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass106,621 miles (+38,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,621 miles
    Test number
    930118640059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass68,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    154537968491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2 DTL

What vehicle is registration 2 DTL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 DTL on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2005. 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 2 DTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 DTL is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2 DTL?
The MOT on 2 DTL is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 DTL done?
2 DTL was recorded at 359,431 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 16,240 miles a year.
Has 2 DTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 DTL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 2 DTL 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 2 DTL find?
2 DTL passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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