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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

D14 ALMMOT history

D14 ALM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 88,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

D14 ALM silver 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,945 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D14 ALM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D14 ALM was last recorded at 88,945 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,384 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,561 miles
Average per year
2,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,945 miles
  • 2025 – 84,384 miles
  • 2024 – 82,121 miles
  • 2023 – 79,296 miles
  • 2022 – 77,972 miles
  • 2020 – 77,789 miles
  • 2019 – 74,189 miles
  • 2018 – 72,482 miles
  • 2017 – 69,933 miles
  • 2016 – 68,262 miles
  • 2015 – 66,741 miles
  • 2014 – 64,693 miles
  • 2013 – 62,001 miles
  • 2012 – 59,657 miles
  • 2011 – 56,821 miles
  • 2010 – 53,732 miles
  • 2009 – 50,426 miles
  • 2008 – 45,711 miles
  • 2007 – 41,441 miles
  • 2006 – 36,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,945 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,945 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    152844445568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail88,945 miles (+4,561)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    921542920196
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,384 miles (+2,263)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,384 miles
    Test number
    542107524879
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass82,121 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,121 miles
    Test number
    772321954239
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail82,121 miles (+2,825)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,121 miles
    Test number
    181802931557
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass79,296 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,296 miles
    Test number
    407691197796
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail79,295 miles (+1,323)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,295 miles
    Test number
    645743748239
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass77,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,972 miles
    Test number
    901159928365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail77,972 miles (+183)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,972 miles
    Test number
    907593469884
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass77,789 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    361318452726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,189 miles
    Test number
    794203929300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,189 miles (+1,707)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,189 miles
    Test number
    636195446831
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass72,482 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,482 miles
    Test number
    180975331843
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass69,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,933 miles
    Test number
    383848847032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,933 miles (+1,671)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,933 miles
    Test number
    333979741196
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  16. Pass68,262 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    265671272316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,741 miles (+2,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,741 miles
    Test number
    287479745148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Fail64,693 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,693 miles
    Test number
    419449044173
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass64,693 miles (+2,692)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,693 miles
    Test number
    567279844174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass62,001 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    787212343115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,999 miles (+2,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,999 miles
    Test number
    919151143136
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass59,657 miles (+2,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,657 miles
    Test number
    386071252143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  23. Fail56,821 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    457596241160
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyre inner edges poor
  24. Pass56,821 miles (+3,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    525216341126
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyre inner edges poor
  25. Pass53,732 miles (+3,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    290696440491
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  26. Pass50,426 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,426 miles
    Test number
    254047849135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail50,304 miles (+4,593)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    931835539129
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass45,711 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,711 miles
    Test number
    900274238197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,441 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    260785737128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,392 miles (+5,165)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,392 miles
    Test number
    980238627171
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  31. Pass36,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,227 miles
    Test number
    980489226198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D14 ALM

Does D14 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D14 ALM is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on D14 ALM?
The MOT on D14 ALM is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D14 ALM done?
D14 ALM was recorded at 88,945 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
Has D14 ALM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D14 ALM has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on D14 ALM 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 D14 ALM find?
D14 ALM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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