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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

786 GONMOT history

786 GON is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

786 GON black 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 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,028 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
786 GON
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

786 GON was last recorded at 98,028 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,209 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,819 miles
Average per year
4,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,028 miles
  • 2024 – 92,209 miles
  • 2023 – 87,479 miles
  • 2022 – 82,593 miles
  • 2021 – 77,638 miles
  • 2020 – 73,903 miles
  • 2019 – 71,921 miles
  • 2018 – 67,796 miles
  • 2017 – 64,701 miles
  • 2016 – 61,395 miles
  • 2015 – 56,396 miles
  • 2014 – 52,014 miles
  • 2013 – 48,331 miles
  • 2012 – 44,849 miles
  • 2011 – 40,583 miles
  • 2010 – 36,261 miles
  • 2009 – 33,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,028 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,028 miles (+5,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    882680741350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass92,209 miles (+4,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,209 miles
    Test number
    568614683731
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass87,479 miles (+4,886)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,479 miles
    Test number
    435987587365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass82,593 miles (+4,955)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,593 miles
    Test number
    978291450661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear differential
    • AdvisoryOil leak under covers fitted
  5. Pass77,638 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,638 miles
    Test number
    836216136589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,621 miles (+3,718)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,621 miles
    Test number
    289191971904
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass73,903 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,903 miles
    Test number
    354006947442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail73,901 miles (+1,980)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,901 miles
    Test number
    370749523961
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass71,921 miles (+4,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,921 miles
    Test number
    978876825116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass67,796 miles (+3,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,796 miles
    Test number
    312600765389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass64,701 miles (+3,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    792465920691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass61,395 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,395 miles
    Test number
    978215204828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    213957200061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,396 miles (+4,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    611197944301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass52,014 miles (+3,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,014 miles
    Test number
    248676854325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass48,331 miles (+3,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    745828553342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass44,849 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,849 miles
    Test number
    347649052343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,583 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,583 miles
    Test number
    105613851374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,261 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,261 miles
    Test number
    224399240395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,153 miles
    Test number
    443638849449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 786 GON

What vehicle is registration 786 GON currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 786 GON on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2006. 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 786 GON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 786 GON is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 786 GON?
The MOT on 786 GON is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 786 GON done?
786 GON was recorded at 98,028 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,061 miles a year.
Has 786 GON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 786 GON has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on 786 GON 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 786 GON find?
786 GON passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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