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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

ERS 155MOT history

ERS 155 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

ERS 155 blue 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,592 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ERS 155
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ERS 155 was last recorded at 69,592 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,740 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,852 miles
Average per year
2,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,592 miles
  • 2025 – 67,740 miles
  • 2024 – 66,523 miles
  • 2023 – 64,791 miles
  • 2022 – 64,777 miles
  • 2020 – 63,830 miles
  • 2019 – 61,753 miles
  • 2018 – 59,477 miles
  • 2017 – 56,564 miles
  • 2016 – 53,688 miles
  • 2015 – 50,797 miles
  • 2014 – 46,132 miles
  • 2013 – 43,910 miles
  • 2012 – 42,491 miles
  • 2011 – 38,831 miles
  • 2010 – 33,465 miles
  • 2009 – 30,897 miles
  • 2008 – 25,154 miles
  • 2007 – 20,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,592 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,592 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,592 miles
    Test number
    143990241650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,740 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    897507005195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,523 miles (+1,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    509356176392
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,791 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    579676433480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,777 miles (+947)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    329465292622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,830 miles (+2,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    540212450760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,753 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    919351222707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail61,753 miles (+2,276)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    619996432650
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,477 miles
    Test number
    668810416008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,477 miles (+2,913)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,477 miles
    Test number
    372197679315
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass56,564 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,564 miles
    Test number
    374679958037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,688 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    500682426858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    685977279958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,797 miles (+4,665)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    952418270192
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass46,132 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,132 miles
    Test number
    175846644212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,910 miles (+1,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,910 miles
    Test number
    558963943262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass42,491 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    556917932281
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  18. Fail42,491 miles (+3,660)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    368787932483
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  19. Pass38,831 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    616210451251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,465 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,465 miles
    Test number
    834836240239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,897 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,897 miles
    Test number
    414485749222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,154 miles
    Test number
    253450448252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,154 miles (+5,020)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,154 miles
    Test number
    231340748284
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass20,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,134 miles
    Test number
    530262867135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,134 miles4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,134 miles
    Test number
    250672567460
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Questions about ERS 155

What vehicle is registration ERS 155 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ERS 155 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2004. 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 ERS 155 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ERS 155 is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on ERS 155?
The MOT on ERS 155 is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ERS 155 done?
ERS 155 was recorded at 69,592 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,632 miles a year.
Has ERS 155 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ERS 155 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on ERS 155 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 ERS 155 find?
ERS 155 passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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