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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

D21 SOCMOT history

D21 SOC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

D21 SOC 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 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
172,917 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D21 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

D21 SOC was last recorded at 172,917 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 15,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,079 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,838 miles
Average per year
6,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,917 miles
  • 2024 – 157,079 miles
  • 2023 – 154,132 miles
  • 2022 – 149,685 miles
  • 2021 – 146,027 miles
  • 2020 – 141,507 miles
  • 2019 – 134,846 miles
  • 2018 – 129,865 miles
  • 2016 – 124,413 miles
  • 2015 – 115,187 miles
  • 2014 – 105,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,917 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,917 miles (+15,838)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    172,917 miles
    Test number
    485825228886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,079 miles (+2,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,079 miles
    Test number
    539734138320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,132 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,132 miles
    Test number
    602977526190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,098 miles (+2)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,098 miles
    Test number
    692098958815
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,096 miles (+46)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,096 miles
    Test number
    303214349111
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail154,050 miles (+4,365)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,050 miles
    Test number
    729894565676
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass149,685 miles (+3,658)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,685 miles
    Test number
    929884924368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass146,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,027 miles
    Test number
    425695470381
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  9. Fail146,027 miles (+4,520)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,027 miles
    Test number
    919609619871
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  10. Pass141,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,507 miles
    Test number
    378281638785
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Fail141,507 miles (+6,661)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,507 miles
    Test number
    983766085284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass134,846 miles (+4,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,846 miles
    Test number
    557289342113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Pass129,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    196484785749
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  14. Fail129,865 miles (+5,452)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    635736130097
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  15. Pass124,413 miles (+9,226)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,413 miles
    Test number
    612040249451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  16. Pass115,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,187 miles
    Test number
    861735838474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,187 miles (+9,606)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,187 miles
    Test number
    637818649895
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass105,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,581 miles
    Test number
    555721914399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,581 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,581 miles
    Test number
    437161814333
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

Questions about D21 SOC

Does D21 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D21 SOC is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on D21 SOC?
The MOT on D21 SOC is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D21 SOC done?
D21 SOC was recorded at 172,917 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,092 miles a year.
Has D21 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D21 SOC has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on D21 SOC 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 SOC find?
D21 SOC passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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