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BMW 330

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

A268MOT history

A268 is a blue petrol BMW 330 first used on 14 Aug 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

A268 blue 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 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,597 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A268
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
330
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A268 was last recorded at 142,597 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 3,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,869 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,728 miles
Average per year
5,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,597 miles
  • 2025 – 138,869 miles
  • 2024 – 134,944 miles
  • 2023 – 130,092 miles
  • 2022 – 124,534 miles
  • 2021 – 117,040 miles
  • 2020 – 110,798 miles
  • 2019 – 103,822 miles
  • 2018 – 97,396 miles
  • 2016 – 87,412 miles
  • 2015 – 79,456 miles
  • 2014 – 69,976 miles
  • 2013 – 64,252 miles
  • 2012 – 57,677 miles
  • 2011 – 51,564 miles
  • 2010 – 43,329 miles
  • 2009 – 37,538 miles
  • 2008 – 23,307 miles
  • 2007 – 22,762 miles
  • 2006 – 22,271 miles
  • 2005 – 21,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,597 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S AND N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,597 miles (+3,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,597 miles
    Test number
    548253280627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S AND N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass138,869 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,869 miles
    Test number
    730865693812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,944 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,944 miles
    Test number
    452273507711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail134,939 miles (+4,847)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,939 miles
    Test number
    947830298712
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass130,092 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,092 miles
    Test number
    282842072719
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail130,091 miles (+5,557)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,091 miles
    Test number
    105518313083
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass124,534 miles (+7,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,534 miles
    Test number
    524663026305
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,040 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,040 miles
    Test number
    754013330338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,033 miles (+6,235)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,033 miles
    Test number
    270659160356
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,798 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,798 miles
    Test number
    723667254031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,822 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,822 miles
    Test number
    182901494521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,396 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    432429462062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,393 miles (+9,981)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,393 miles
    Test number
    353383550742
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass87,412 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    856539557797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,396 miles (+7,940)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,396 miles
    Test number
    321618784413
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  16. Pass79,456 miles (+9,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    942303165018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass69,976 miles (+5,724)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    967088434315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side rear & off side rear tyres 3mm

  18. Pass64,252 miles (+6,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,252 miles
    Test number
    175126613385
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail57,677 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    439955822317
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass57,677 miles (+6,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    485825222365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass51,564 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,564 miles
    Test number
    379525611317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres and o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edges

  22. Fail51,564 miles (+8,235)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,564 miles
    Test number
    628065411331
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres and o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edges

  23. Pass43,329 miles (+5,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,329 miles
    Test number
    430338690237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass37,538 miles (+14,231)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,538 miles
    Test number
    800841029330
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on legal limit
    • NoteParking brake does not lock out
    • NoteRear indicators faded

  25. Pass23,307 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,307 miles
    Test number
    920136008384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,762 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,762 miles
    Test number
    670115707334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,271 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,271 miles
    Test number
    901807996236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,670 miles
    Test number
    971927905326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A268

What vehicle is registration A268 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show A268 on a blue petrol BMW 330 first used on 14 Aug 2000. 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 A268 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A268 is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A268?
The MOT on A268 is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A268 done?
A268 was recorded at 142,597 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,933 miles a year.
Has A268 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A268 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on A268 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 A268 find?
A268 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s.

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