
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
BMW 176MOT history
BMW 176 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,104 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 72,104 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,065 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BMW 176
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 11 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BMW 176 was last recorded at 72,104 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,976 miles · 11 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 128 miles
- Average per year
- 4,065 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,104 miles
- 2025 – 70,668 miles
- 2024 – 67,351 miles
- 2023 – 63,220 miles
- 2022 – 58,767 miles
- 2021 – 53,970 miles
- 2020 – 50,733 miles
- 2019 – 47,448 miles
- 2018 – 42,234 miles
- 2017 – 37,409 miles
- 2016 – 33,192 miles
- 2015 – 28,703 miles
- 2014 – 24,973 miles
- 2013 – 20,185 miles
- 2012 – 14,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,104 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 72,104 miles
- Test number
- 438842996720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,976 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 71,976 miles
- Test number
- 150317141874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail71,975 miles (+1,307)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,975 miles
- Test number
- 998407628498
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,668 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 70,668 miles
- Test number
- 136103196420
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,652 miles (+3,301)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,652 miles
- Test number
- 997436948654
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,351 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 67,351 miles
- Test number
- 433986803116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail67,350 miles (+4,130)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,350 miles
- Test number
- 973128010843
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass63,220 miles (+4,453)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 63,220 miles
- Test number
- 478815927603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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))
Pass58,767 miles (+4,797)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 58,767 miles
- Test number
- 618416827715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,970 miles (+3,237)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 53,970 miles
- Test number
- 500150895148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,733 miles (+3,285)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 50,733 miles
- Test number
- 404492783407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass47,448 miles (+5,214)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 47,448 miles
- Test number
- 493232862935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,234 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 42,234 miles
- Test number
- 275421393055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,230 miles (+4,821)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,230 miles
- Test number
- 851229005217
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,409 miles (+4,217)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 37,409 miles
- Test number
- 462599749838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,192 miles (+4,489)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 33,192 miles
- Test number
- 765783940188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,703 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 28,703 miles
- Test number
- 779779355119
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,973 miles (+4,788)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 24,973 miles
- Test number
- 907159044133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,185 miles (+5,636)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 20,185 miles
- Test number
- 408977653175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 14,549 miles
- Test number
- 976046832128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about BMW 176
- What vehicle is registration BMW 176 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BMW 176 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 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 BMW 176 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BMW 176 is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BMW 176?
- The MOT on BMW 176 is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BMW 176 done?
- BMW 176 was recorded at 72,104 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,065 miles a year.
- Has BMW 176 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BMW 176 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on BMW 176 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 BMW 176 find?
- BMW 176 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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