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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

686 MWPMOT history

686 MWP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

686 MWP silver 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 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
160,201 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
686 MWP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

686 MWP was last recorded at 160,201 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,199 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,201 miles
  • 2025 – 160,199 miles
  • 2024 – 156,730 miles
  • 2023 – 149,908 miles
  • 2022 – 142,698 miles
  • 2021 – 135,067 miles
  • 2020 – 125,721 miles
  • 2017 – 113,576 miles
  • 2016 – 106,174 miles
  • 2015 – 102,963 miles
  • 2014 – 98,890 miles
  • 2013 – 89,578 miles
  • 2012 – 77,798 miles
  • 2011 – 68,872 miles
  • 2010 – 60,174 miles
  • 2009 – 51,744 miles
  • 2008 – 45,775 miles
  • 2007 – 40,595 miles
  • 2006 – 32,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,201 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • O/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,201 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    160,201 miles
    Test number
    851728624137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,199 miles (+3,469)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,199 miles
    Test number
    909610681765
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN AND CRACKING ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR RIGID THAT FEEDS OFFSIDE BRAKES (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits MULTIPLE EXHAUST LEAKS (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER THE REAR AXLE AT THE FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass156,730 miles (+6,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,730 miles
    Test number
    928657557824
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass149,908 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,908 miles
    Test number
    533389898077
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail149,904 miles (+7,206)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,904 miles
    Test number
    984675950331
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass142,698 miles (+7,631)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,698 miles
    Test number
    979793472405
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmission readings just with in limits
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap O ring perished

  7. Pass135,067 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,067 miles
    Test number
    288487740822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,036 miles (+9,315)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,036 miles
    Test number
    972742734306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass125,721 miles (+12,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,721 miles
    Test number
    854670773393
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,576 miles (+7,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,576 miles
    Test number
    793602164527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass106,174 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,174 miles
    Test number
    533954634354
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail106,173 miles (+3,210)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    803279636677
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not functioning (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass102,963 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,963 miles
    Test number
    727076375006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,962 miles (+4,072)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,962 miles
    Test number
    595591975009
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass98,890 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,890 miles
    Test number
    896500554053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail98,883 miles (+9,305)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,883 miles
    Test number
    108109444474
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,578 miles (+11,780)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,578 miles
    Test number
    758617273060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,798 miles (+8,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    209215662007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,872 miles (+8,698)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    727606161077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,174 miles (+8,430)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,174 miles
    Test number
    730690450071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,744 miles (+5,969)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    891518969097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,775 miles (+5,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,775 miles
    Test number
    592048278049
    • 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)

  23. Pass40,595 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,595 miles
    Test number
    982218477071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,785 miles
    Test number
    800531316072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

Questions about 686 MWP

What vehicle is registration 686 MWP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 686 MWP on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2002. 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 686 MWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 686 MWP is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 686 MWP?
The MOT on 686 MWP is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 686 MWP done?
686 MWP was recorded at 160,201 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,344 miles a year.
Has 686 MWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 686 MWP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 686 MWP 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 686 MWP find?
686 MWP passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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