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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

ABB 24MOT history

ABB 24 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2024.

ABB 24 black 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 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
82,208 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ABB 24
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

ABB 24 was last recorded at 82,208 miles on 2 Mar 2024, 614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,594 miles · 4 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
614 miles
Average per year
2,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,208 miles
  • 2022 – 81,594 miles
  • 2020 – 77,945 miles
  • 2019 – 77,627 miles
  • 2018 – 77,231 miles
  • 2017 – 77,224 miles
  • 2016 – 76,942 miles
  • 2015 – 74,835 miles
  • 2014 – 72,507 miles
  • 2013 – 72,296 miles
  • 2012 – 69,925 miles
  • 2009 – 54,178 miles
  • 2008 – 48,610 miles
  • 2007 – 31,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,208 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,208 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    729831072683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    111225456355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,594 miles (+3,649)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    222190299385
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass77,945 miles (+69)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,945 miles
    Test number
    793086170674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity has water contamination (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail77,876 miles (+249)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    122317368133
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Exhaust Rear Box Rubber Mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass77,627 miles (+396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,627 miles
    Test number
    308924463982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall heavily cracking 225/40/18/88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER DISC SURFACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass77,231 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    341030318915
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer tyre sidewall perished cracking 225/40/18/88Y
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail77,231 miles (+7)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    342745811160
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer tyre sidewall perished cracking 225/40/18/88Y
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail77,224 miles (+282)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,224 miles
    Test number
    905261227633
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer sidewall perished

  10. Pass76,942 miles (+2,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    290457758748
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass74,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    566235525207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,835 miles (+2,328)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    969695325239
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  13. Pass72,507 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,507 miles
    Test number
    629346414205
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsf fog lamp - glass broken.

  14. Fail72,507 miles (+211)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,507 miles
    Test number
    476553614227
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsf fog lamp - glass broken.

  15. Pass72,296 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,296 miles
    Test number
    479941213224
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsf fog lamp damaged

  16. Fail72,294 miles (+2,369)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,294 miles
    Test number
    296657003208
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsf fog lamp damaged

  17. Pass69,925 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    827813432084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail69,920 miles (+15,742)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    625846822043
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass54,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    270503289453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,178 miles (+5,568)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    472673389166
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes have play

  21. Pass48,610 miles (+17,232)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,610 miles
    Test number
    954804288189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,378 miles
    Test number
    880986917035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ABB 24

What vehicle is registration ABB 24 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ABB 24 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2004. 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 ABB 24 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ABB 24 expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ABB 24?
The MOT on ABB 24 expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ABB 24 done?
ABB 24 was recorded at 82,208 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2024, an average of 2,968 miles a year.
Has ABB 24 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ABB 24 has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on ABB 24 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 ABB 24 find?
ABB 24 passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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