BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,979 cc
3 DJPMOT history
3 DJP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,075 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 113,075 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 3 DJP
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
3 DJP was last recorded at 113,075 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 4,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,092 miles · 1 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,983 miles
- Average per year
- 5,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,075 miles
- 2025 – 108,092 miles
- 2024 – 102,520 miles
- 2023 – 96,298 miles
- 2022 – 91,580 miles
- 2020 – 85,013 miles
- 2019 – 77,155 miles
- 2018 – 68,251 miles
- 2017 – 59,129 miles
- 2016 – 51,368 miles
- 2015 – 44,253 miles
- 2013 – 40,303 miles
- 2012 – 34,991 miles
- 2011 – 27,820 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,075 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside mirror glass deteruioted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,075 miles (+4,983)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 113,075 miles
- Test number
- 169001306019
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass108,092 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 108,092 miles
- Test number
- 497715470293
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wall slight damage
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,091 miles (+5,571)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,091 miles
- Test number
- 689798170904
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wall slight damage
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,520 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 102,520 miles
- Test number
- 684254824744
- MinorNearside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear rear brake pads hanging over brake disc and this should be checked fully
Fail102,520 miles (+6,222)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,520 miles
- Test number
- 830968856115
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear rear brake pads hanging over brake disc and this should be checked fully
Pass96,298 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 96,298 miles
- Test number
- 731266475092
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass deteruioted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryService light on
- AdvisoryTyre presure light on
Fail96,295 miles (+4,715)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,295 miles
- Test number
- 102216556730
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass deteruioted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryService light on
- AdvisoryTyre presure light on
Pass91,580 miles (+37)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 91,580 miles
- Test number
- 797766621643
- AdvisoryFront day time running lights not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror deteruioted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail91,543 miles (+6,530)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,543 miles
- Test number
- 768031903513
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront day time running lights not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror deteruioted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass85,013 miles (+80)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 85,013 miles
- Test number
- 829971190761
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryChip on windscreen
Fail84,933 miles (+7,778)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,933 miles
- Test number
- 267546454210
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryChip on front windscreen
- AdvisoryX 2 front and nsr tyre edges are wearing thin
Pass77,155 miles (+8,904)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 77,155 miles
- Test number
- 231997624748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,251 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,251 miles
- Test number
- 306388691347
- AdvisoryOffside Front wind screen has chip
- AdvisoryEmission has to clean to detect
- AdvisoryNsf and nsr tyres inner edges are wearing thin
Fail68,251 miles (+9,122)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,251 miles
- Test number
- 367200875365
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wind screen has chip
- AdvisoryEmission has to clean to detect
- AdvisoryNsf and nsr tyres inner edges are wearing thin
Pass59,129 miles (+53)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 59,129 miles
- Test number
- 991908103802
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer (4.1.E.1)
Fail59,076 miles (+7,708)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,076 miles
- Test number
- 264783922874
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,368 miles (+7,115)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 51,368 miles
- Test number
- 267660964668
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Frontmost (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryParking brake only just passed require adjusting or repair
Pass44,253 miles (+3,950)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 44,253 miles
- Test number
- 229943955149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass40,303 miles (+5,312)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 40,303 miles
- Test number
- 945806453260
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass34,991 miles (+7,171)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 34,991 miles
- Test number
- 285928252234
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteVehicle fitted with full under tray preventing full inspection
Pass27,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 27,820 miles
- Test number
- 625193781279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 3 DJP
- What vehicle is registration 3 DJP currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 3 DJP on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2008. 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 3 DJP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 3 DJP is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 3 DJP?
- The MOT on 3 DJP is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 3 DJP done?
- 3 DJP was recorded at 113,075 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,911 miles a year.
- Has 3 DJP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 3 DJP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on 3 DJP 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 3 DJP find?
- 3 DJP passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm rear ball joint; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.
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