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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

D21 SMFMOT history

D21 SMF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 189,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

D21 SMF blue 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 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
189,196 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D21 SMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

D21 SMF was last recorded at 189,196 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 22,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,560 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
22,636 miles
Average per year
9,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,196 miles
  • 2023 – 166,560 miles
  • 2022 – 151,322 miles
  • 2021 – 140,896 miles
  • 2020 – 134,313 miles
  • 2019 – 127,759 miles
  • 2018 – 120,334 miles
  • 2017 – 112,233 miles
  • 2016 – 102,038 miles
  • 2015 – 92,339 miles
  • 2014 – 81,767 miles
  • 2012 – 71,299 miles
  • 2011 – 61,480 miles
  • 2010 – 49,372 miles
  • 2009 – 38,484 miles
  • 2008 – 32,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,196 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Chip to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,196 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    189,196 miles
    Test number
    438721700253
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    354099816568
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,560 miles (+15,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    166,560 miles
    Test number
    859393502756
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,322 miles (+10,426)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,322 miles
    Test number
    555980871680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,896 miles (+6,583)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,896 miles
    Test number
    330855101668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,313 miles (+6,554)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,313 miles
    Test number
    617392734202
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,759 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,759 miles
    Test number
    726807670218
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges and 3m
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3m
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail127,751 miles (+7,417)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,751 miles
    Test number
    276453260498
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges and 3m
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3m
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass120,334 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,334 miles
    Test number
    167748123713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,310 miles (+8,077)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,310 miles
    Test number
    143041962497
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass112,233 miles (+10,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,233 miles
    Test number
    842292953419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,038 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,038 miles
    Test number
    361384254420
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 2m
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight play to o/s front bottom ball joint

  13. Fail102,033 miles (+9,694)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    548595981622
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 2m
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight play to o/s front bottom ball joint

  14. Pass92,339 miles (+10,572)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,339 miles
    Test number
    757806125072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,767 miles (+26)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    579621834003
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  16. Fail81,741 miles (+10,442)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    127879824497
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  17. Pass71,299 miles (+131)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    226226642367
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Fail71,168 miles (+9,688)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,168 miles
    Test number
    267689632379
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass61,480 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    918346021369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,096 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    825421881032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,372 miles (+10,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    144796390003
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass38,484 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,484 miles
    Test number
    944206199073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,289 miles
    Test number
    203489898038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D21 SMF

Does D21 SMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D21 SMF expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D21 SMF?
The MOT on D21 SMF expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D21 SMF done?
D21 SMF was recorded at 189,196 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 9,262 miles a year.
Has D21 SMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D21 SMF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on D21 SMF 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 D21 SMF find?
D21 SMF passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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