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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

F3 CBHMOT history

F3 CBH is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

F3 CBH 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,485 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 CBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 CBH was last recorded at 156,485 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 9,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,796 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,689 miles
Average per year
7,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,485 miles
  • 2025 – 146,796 miles
  • 2024 – 136,024 miles
  • 2023 – 131,705 miles
  • 2022 – 125,115 miles
  • 2021 – 121,028 miles
  • 2020 – 116,160 miles
  • 2019 – 110,440 miles
  • 2018 – 102,569 miles
  • 2017 – 89,286 miles
  • 2016 – 75,405 miles
  • 2015 – 69,441 miles
  • 2014 – 64,692 miles
  • 2013 – 57,947 miles
  • 2012 – 44,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,485 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,485 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,485 miles
    Test number
    433348764284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,796 miles (+10,772)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    146,796 miles
    Test number
    358068572167
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass136,024 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,024 miles
    Test number
    116131916203
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail136,024 miles (+4,319)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,024 miles
    Test number
    784570361405
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass131,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,705 miles
    Test number
    239030168998
    • 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))
  6. Fail131,705 miles (+6,590)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,705 miles
    Test number
    610990614105
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass125,115 miles (+4,087)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,115 miles
    Test number
    655195478345
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass121,028 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,028 miles
    Test number
    638911244068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,160 miles
    Test number
    725855744225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,160 miles (+5,720)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,160 miles
    Test number
    777056251552
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass110,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,440 miles
    Test number
    749242336273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail110,439 miles (+7,870)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    345108886388
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass102,569 miles (+13,283)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,569 miles
    Test number
    490636947037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    433972776750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,286 miles (+13,881)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    679597699485
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x18 (not run flat) (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x18 (not run flat) (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 41% o/s weak (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass75,405 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,405 miles
    Test number
    786194763674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,441 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    675822345107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,692 miles (+6,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    656402544143
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass57,947 miles (+13,732)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    286995833175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,215 miles
    Test number
    229286042463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 CBH

Does F3 CBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 CBH is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 CBH?
The MOT on F3 CBH is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 CBH done?
F3 CBH was recorded at 156,485 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 7,997 miles a year.
Has F3 CBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 CBH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on F3 CBH 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 F3 CBH find?
F3 CBH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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