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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

850 UPLMOT history

850 UPL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

850 UPL 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 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
187,015 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
850 UPL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

850 UPL was last recorded at 187,015 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 8,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,973 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,042 miles
Average per year
7,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,015 miles
  • 2025 – 178,973 miles
  • 2023 – 166,770 miles
  • 2022 – 154,513 miles
  • 2021 – 147,652 miles
  • 2020 – 146,184 miles
  • 2019 – 142,420 miles
  • 2018 – 138,560 miles
  • 2017 – 131,987 miles
  • 2016 – 125,085 miles
  • 2015 – 122,992 miles
  • 2014 – 116,114 miles
  • 2013 – 107,229 miles
  • 2012 – 97,032 miles
  • 2011 – 72,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,015 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,015 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    187,015 miles
    Test number
    904616457523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,973 miles (+12,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    178,973 miles
    Test number
    335058458582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,770 miles (+12,257)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,770 miles
    Test number
    958620413989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,513 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,513 miles
    Test number
    807026238699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,652 miles (+1,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,652 miles
    Test number
    198831772512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,184 miles (+3,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,184 miles
    Test number
    998110097569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass142,420 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,420 miles
    Test number
    347823129140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,560 miles (+6,573)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,560 miles
    Test number
    393347235058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint hub rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  9. Pass131,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,987 miles
    Test number
    767386104495
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail131,987 miles (+6,902)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,987 miles
    Test number
    629089467599
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass125,085 miles (+2,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,085 miles
    Test number
    512604058744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass122,992 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,992 miles
    Test number
    178815675121
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf sill coverdamaged jacking blocked missing
    • NoteNsf tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOsf tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteSill covers obsuring view of precsribed areas

  13. Fail122,992 miles (+6,878)1 failure1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,992 miles
    Test number
    247304975421
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf sill coverdamaged jacking blocked missing
    • NoteNsf tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOsf tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteSill covers obsuring view of precsribed areas

  14. Pass116,114 miles (+8,885)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,114 miles
    Test number
    489552604229
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass107,229 miles (+10,197)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,229 miles
    Test number
    976634433173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,032 miles (+24,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,032 miles
    Test number
    826132122153
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass72,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    269672831426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail72,268 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    326281231103
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on.

Questions about 850 UPL

What vehicle is registration 850 UPL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 850 UPL on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 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 850 UPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 850 UPL is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 850 UPL?
The MOT on 850 UPL 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 850 UPL done?
850 UPL was recorded at 187,015 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,767 miles a year.
Has 850 UPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 850 UPL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on 850 UPL 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 850 UPL find?
850 UPL passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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