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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

A14 PTYMOT history

A14 PTY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2024.

A14 PTY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2025
Mileage
142,368 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 PTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 PTY was last recorded at 142,368 miles on 10 Feb 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2021: 90,822 miles, lower than 132,195 miles on 26 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,366 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,368 miles
  • 2023 – 142,366 miles
  • 2021 – 136,922 miles
  • 2019 – 132,195 miles
  • 2018 – 127,156 miles
  • 2017 – 120,677 miles
  • 2016 – 114,583 miles
  • 2015 – 112,411 miles
  • 2014 – 106,163 miles
  • 2013 – 94,540 miles
  • 2012 – 80,260 miles
  • 2011 – 67,868 miles
  • 2010 – 55,262 miles
  • 2009 – 47,334 miles
  • 2008 – 31,720 miles
  • 2007 – 9,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,368 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre pressure warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,368 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,368 miles
    Test number
    539776285103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail142,366 miles2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,366 miles
    Test number
    520163620166
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail142,366 miles (+5,444)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,366 miles
    Test number
    589725347390
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass136,922 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,922 miles
    Test number
    875318945532
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  5. Fail136,921 miles7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,921 miles
    Test number
    841200507232
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  6. Fail136,921 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,921 miles
    Test number
    767796972608
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear view camera throwing white light directly to rear

  7. Fail90,822 miles (-41,373)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    134798450962
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear view camera throwing white light directly to rear

  8. Pass132,195 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,195 miles
    Test number
    871792268330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,193 miles (+5,037)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,193 miles
    Test number
    628281264319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,156 miles
    Test number
    835660535090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail127,156 miles (+6,479)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,156 miles
    Test number
    201120252142
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass120,677 miles (+6,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,677 miles
    Test number
    821537532554
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass114,583 miles (+2,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,583 miles
    Test number
    837148097861
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass112,411 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,411 miles
    Test number
    478637675100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,163 miles (+11,623)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,163 miles
    Test number
    588176584127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,540 miles (+14,280)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,540 miles
    Test number
    335508313461
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass80,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,260 miles
    Test number
    809818942232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,260 miles (+12,392)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,260 miles
    Test number
    496648342257
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  19. Fail67,868 miles (+654)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,868 miles
    Test number
    969995081288
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass67,214 miles (+11,952)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,214 miles
    Test number
    379139231453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre cut on the outer wall
    • NoteN/S/R cracking on the inner edge
    • NoteUnable to conduct full inspection due to covers

  21. Pass55,262 miles (+7,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,262 miles
    Test number
    812832720265
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass47,334 miles (+15,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    344073739273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass31,720 miles (+21,855)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,720 miles
    Test number
    811970878151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,865 miles
    Test number
    530363397124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A14 PTY

Does A14 PTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A14 PTY expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A14 PTY?
The MOT on A14 PTY expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A14 PTY done?
A14 PTY was recorded at 142,368 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2024, an average of 7,990 miles a year.
Has A14 PTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 PTY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on A14 PTY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A14 PTY find?
A14 PTY passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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