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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

45 MARMOT history

45 MAR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

45 MAR 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 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,582 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
45 MAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

45 MAR was last recorded at 82,582 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 1,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,579 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,003 miles
Average per year
3,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,582 miles
  • 2025 – 81,579 miles
  • 2024 – 80,876 miles
  • 2023 – 79,483 miles
  • 2022 – 78,286 miles
  • 2021 – 76,428 miles
  • 2019 – 70,305 miles
  • 2018 – 59,406 miles
  • 2017 – 52,632 miles
  • 2016 – 45,733 miles
  • 2015 – 39,667 miles
  • 2014 – 33,500 miles
  • 2013 – 28,827 miles
  • 2012 – 24,343 miles
  • 2011 – 21,059 miles
  • 2010 – 19,991 miles
  • 2009 – 17,754 miles
  • 2008 – 15,365 miles
  • 2007 – 14,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,582 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,582 miles (+1,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    569689061372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,579 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,579 miles
    Test number
    553992963087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail81,576 miles (+700)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,576 miles
    Test number
    592740404441
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass80,876 miles (+1,393)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    282336172712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass79,483 miles (+1,197)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,483 miles
    Test number
    540747146664
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass78,286 miles (+1,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    818989766055
    • 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))

  7. Pass76,428 miles (+6,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,428 miles
    Test number
    225268810972
    • 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))

  8. Pass70,305 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    429832587262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,302 miles (+10,896)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    349716177229
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass59,406 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,406 miles
    Test number
    304937720456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,632 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    832966209438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,733 miles (+6,066)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,733 miles
    Test number
    996216855368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  13. Pass39,667 miles (+6,167)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    155896845122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass33,500 miles (+4,673)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,500 miles
    Test number
    265068844461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass28,827 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,827 miles
    Test number
    398769643177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,343 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,343 miles
    Test number
    826703762151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,059 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,059 miles
    Test number
    557381651195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,991 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,991 miles
    Test number
    811628540126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,754 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,754 miles
    Test number
    323126549128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,365 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,365 miles
    Test number
    883022258118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,059 miles
    Test number
    153111847108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 45 MAR

What vehicle is registration 45 MAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 45 MAR on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2004. 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 45 MAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45 MAR is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 45 MAR?
The MOT on 45 MAR is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 45 MAR done?
45 MAR was recorded at 82,582 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,566 miles a year.
Has 45 MAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 45 MAR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 45 MAR 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 45 MAR find?
45 MAR passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush, and 2 more.

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