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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

ABC 2MOT history

ABC 2 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 48,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

ABC 2 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
48,539 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ABC 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ABC 2 was last recorded at 48,539 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,903 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
1,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,539 miles
  • 2024 – 47,903 miles
  • 2023 – 46,791 miles
  • 2022 – 45,214 miles
  • 2021 – 44,389 miles
  • 2020 – 43,835 miles
  • 2019 – 42,650 miles
  • 2018 – 40,521 miles
  • 2017 – 38,226 miles
  • 2016 – 36,524 miles
  • 2015 – 34,624 miles
  • 2014 – 31,975 miles
  • 2013 – 28,946 miles
  • 2012 – 26,935 miles
  • 2011 – 25,292 miles
  • 2010 – 23,572 miles
  • 2009 – 21,453 miles
  • 2008 – 18,874 miles
  • 2007 – 15,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,539 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass48,539 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,539 miles
    Test number
    145468917393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,903 miles (+1,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    47,903 miles
    Test number
    892887901592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass46,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    738984817191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail46,791 miles (+1,577)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    515621367206
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass45,214 miles (+825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,214 miles
    Test number
    645668993295
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass44,389 miles (+554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    670262552401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass43,835 miles (+1,185)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,835 miles
    Test number
    788469032742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass42,650 miles (+2,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,650 miles
    Test number
    368241234076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Main feed brake pipe corroded.
  9. Pass40,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    935518402748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,521 miles (+2,295)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    624796289115
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass38,226 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,226 miles
    Test number
    107791296523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass36,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,524 miles
    Test number
    514076369674
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rearward (2.4.G.2)
  13. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    529860142177
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rearward (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass34,624 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,624 miles
    Test number
    315496714725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    655680364218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,972 miles (+3,026)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,972 miles
    Test number
    486840364229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass28,946 miles (+2,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,946 miles
    Test number
    349831663441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass26,935 miles (+1,643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,935 miles
    Test number
    869964952244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass25,292 miles (+1,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,292 miles
    Test number
    155655451265
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass23,572 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,572 miles
    Test number
    311281750451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,453 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,453 miles
    Test number
    414131659273
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass18,874 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,874 miles
    Test number
    800705058294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,401 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,401 miles
    Test number
    384503767263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,690 miles
    Test number
    122463767163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ABC 2

What vehicle is registration ABC 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ABC 2 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 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 ABC 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ABC 2 is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on ABC 2?
The MOT on ABC 2 is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ABC 2 done?
ABC 2 was recorded at 48,539 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,838 miles a year.
Has ABC 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ABC 2 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on ABC 2 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 ABC 2 find?
ABC 2 passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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