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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1987 · 2,494 cc

DOB 222MOT history

DOB 222 is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,513 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DOB 222
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Dec 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DOB 222 was last recorded at 92,513 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2015: 83,954 miles, lower than 88,440 miles on 2 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,508 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,513 miles
  • 2022 – 91,461 miles
  • 2021 – 90,705 miles
  • 2020 – 90,059 miles
  • 2018 – 88,508 miles
  • 2017 – 86,876 miles
  • 2016 – 85,228 miles
  • 2015 – 83,954 miles
  • 2014 – 88,440 miles
  • 2013 – 76,995 miles
  • 2012 – 76,015 miles
  • 2011 – 72,040 miles
  • 2010 – 71,080 miles
  • 2009 – 69,980 miles
  • 2008 – 68,375 miles
  • 2007 – 68,104 miles
  • 2006 – 67,593 miles
  • 2005 – 66,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,513 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc brakes corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear back of inner wheel arch corroded / holed outside of 30m cmsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp emits yellow lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded/ holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front lower wings corroded to excessRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,513 miles (+5)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,513 miles
    Test number
    489297908130
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc brakes corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back of inner wheel arch corroded / holed outside of 30m cms
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp emits yellow light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded/ holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wings corroded to excess

  2. Fail92,508 miles (+1,047)9 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,508 miles
    Test number
    916688470119
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area x two (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area x two (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch /sill wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc brakes corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back of inner wheel arch corroded / holed outside of 30m cms
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp emits yellow light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded/ holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wings corroded to excess

  3. Pass91,461 miles (+756)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    681935728399
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,705 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,705 miles
    Test number
    323017001157
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail90,703 miles (+644)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    664730920267
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,059 miles (+259)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,059 miles
    Test number
    113432276683
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,800 miles (+1,292)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,800 miles
    Test number
    970455017996
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,508 miles (+1,632)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    357007275994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,876 miles (+1,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,876 miles
    Test number
    430217512555
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in offside front outer sill
    • AdvisorySlight noise from offside front wheel bearing

  10. Pass85,228 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    436038141622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,954 miles (-4,486)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    676633866793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,440 miles (+11,445)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,440 miles
    Test number
    729346434350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,995 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,995 miles
    Test number
    588902633307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,015 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,015 miles
    Test number
    528888332368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,040 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,040 miles
    Test number
    559131241346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,080 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,080 miles
    Test number
    634512040395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,980 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    233260939300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,375 miles
    Test number
    422003248304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,375 miles (+271)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,375 miles
    Test number
    991483448318
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass68,104 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    142134347331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    67,593 miles
    Test number
    892105046364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,593 miles (+752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,593 miles
    Test number
    542631446379
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  23. Pass66,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,841 miles
    Test number
    521148825378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DOB 222

What vehicle is registration DOB 222 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DOB 222 on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1987. 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 DOB 222 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DOB 222 is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on DOB 222?
The MOT on DOB 222 is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DOB 222 done?
DOB 222 was recorded at 92,513 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 1,251 miles a year.
Has DOB 222 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DOB 222 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on DOB 222 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DOB 222 find?
DOB 222 passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc brakes corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 9 more.

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