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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

CU 132MOT history

CU 132 is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

CU 132 grey 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 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
71,826 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CU 132
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

CU 132 was last recorded at 71,826 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,454 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
372 miles
Average per year
3,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,826 miles
  • 2022 – 71,454 miles
  • 2021 – 71,179 miles
  • 2020 – 70,200 miles
  • 2019 – 66,635 miles
  • 2018 – 61,021 miles
  • 2017 – 57,446 miles
  • 2016 – 57,408 miles
  • 2015 – 53,730 miles
  • 2014 – 46,900 miles
  • 2013 – 40,995 miles
  • 2012 – 37,911 miles
  • 2011 – 34,262 miles
  • 2010 – 31,536 miles
  • 2009 – 27,456 miles
  • 2008 – 22,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,826 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,826 miles (+372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,826 miles
    Test number
    968314191828
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,454 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    689938057881
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,179 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,179 miles
    Test number
    650014845470
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,179 miles (+979)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,179 miles
    Test number
    356454283703
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,200 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    473923744634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,200 miles (+3,565)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    327481921849
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,635 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,635 miles
    Test number
    355827417730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,633 miles (+5,612)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,633 miles
    Test number
    325344293971
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass61,021 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    497103686341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,446 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    288490027477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass57,408 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,408 miles
    Test number
    205398183634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,730 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,730 miles
    Test number
    942260263817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,900 miles (+5,905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,900 miles
    Test number
    376143424338
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  14. Pass40,995 miles (+3,084)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,995 miles
    Test number
    495751703353
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCuts in both front tyres outer walls

  15. Pass37,911 miles (+3,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,911 miles
    Test number
    235633312354
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass34,262 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,262 miles
    Test number
    166555061296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,536 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    781210420335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,456 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    411072129434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,678 miles
    Test number
    434948818328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,678 miles (+3,526)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,678 miles
    Test number
    821688318339
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass19,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,152 miles
    Test number
    552353928079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,152 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,152 miles
    Test number
    192133528444
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about CU 132

What vehicle is registration CU 132 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CU 132 on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 2005. 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 CU 132 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on CU 132 expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on CU 132?
The MOT on CU 132 expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has CU 132 done?
CU 132 was recorded at 71,826 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 3,319 miles a year.
Has CU 132 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CU 132 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on CU 132 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 CU 132 find?
CU 132 passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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