BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
BB 3785MOT history
BB 3785 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,451 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 91,451 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BB 3785
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 21 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BB 3785 was last recorded at 91,451 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 2,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,189 miles · 12 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,262 miles
- Average per year
- 4,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,451 miles
- 2025 – 89,189 miles
- 2024 – 87,023 miles
- 2023 – 84,129 miles
- 2022 – 81,062 miles
- 2021 – 78,395 miles
- 2020 – 77,623 miles
- 2019 – 74,803 miles
- 2018 – 71,585 miles
- 2017 – 68,566 miles
- 2016 – 62,545 miles
- 2015 – 54,810 miles
- 2014 – 47,591 miles
- 2013 – 41,248 miles
- 2012 – 31,644 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,451 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front head light pattern still visible but faint
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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm outer bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,451 miles (+2,262)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 91,451 miles
- Test number
- 985547939726
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front head light pattern still visible but faint
Pass89,189 miles (+2,166)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 89,189 miles
- Test number
- 398586632969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber bump stop worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front washers poor, but working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber bump stop worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front washers poor, but working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn
Pass87,023 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 87,023 miles
- Test number
- 886004626862
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail87,023 miles (+2,894)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,023 miles
- Test number
- 843651612275
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass84,129 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 84,129 miles
- Test number
- 566673279401
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail84,129 miles (+3,067)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,129 miles
- Test number
- 558282493097
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,062 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 81,062 miles
- Test number
- 974176029564
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,061 miles (+2,666)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,061 miles
- Test number
- 623265558466
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,395 miles (+772)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 78,395 miles
- Test number
- 268936600169
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass77,623 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 77,623 miles
- Test number
- 754150983376
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail77,622 miles (+2,819)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,622 miles
- Test number
- 585211953560
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass74,803 miles (+3,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 74,803 miles
- Test number
- 924447935331
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp hazed poor pattern
Pass71,585 miles (+3,019)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 71,585 miles
- Test number
- 248690808713
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,566 miles (+6,021)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,566 miles
- Test number
- 900523432958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,545 miles (+7,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,545 miles
- Test number
- 385405498314
- AdvisoryBonnet safety catch repaired during test
Pass54,810 miles (+7,219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 54,810 miles
- Test number
- 579291615272
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass47,591 miles (+6,343)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 47,591 miles
- Test number
- 766927524266
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 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)
Pass41,248 miles (+9,604)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 41,248 miles
- Test number
- 597828223219
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass31,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,644 miles
- Test number
- 266351952212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about BB 3785
- What vehicle is registration BB 3785 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BB 3785 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2009. 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 BB 3785 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BB 3785 is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BB 3785?
- The MOT on BB 3785 is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BB 3785 done?
- BB 3785 was recorded at 91,451 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
- Has BB 3785 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BB 3785 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on BB 3785 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 BB 3785 find?
- BB 3785 passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front head light pattern still visible but faint.
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