BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
F3 MBLMOT history
F3 MBL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 999,999 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 999,999 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 47,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F3 MBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 13 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F3 MBL was last recorded at 999,999 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 916,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,095 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 916,904 miles
- Average per year
- 47,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 999,999 miles
- 2025 – 83,095 miles
- 2024 – 78,466 miles
- 2023 – 75,951 miles
- 2022 – 71,802 miles
- 2021 – 71,668 miles
- 2020 – 71,344 miles
- 2019 – 71,050 miles
- 2018 – 70,497 miles
- 2017 – 69,908 miles
- 2016 – 69,015 miles
- 2015 – 67,691 miles
- 2014 – 66,595 miles
- 2013 – 64,717 miles
- 2012 – 63,110 miles
- 2011 – 60,885 miles
- 2010 – 59,060 miles
- 2009 – 56,707 miles
- 2008 – 55,031 miles
- 2007 – 52,668 miles
- 2006 – 49,316 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass999,999 miles
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass999,999 miles (+916,904)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 999,999 miles
- Test number
- 686972961758
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Pass83,095 miles (+4,629)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 83,095 miles
- Test number
- 807976842052
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPassenger automatic lock not working
Pass78,466 miles (+2,515)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 78,466 miles
- Test number
- 349699039277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,951 miles (+4,001)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 75,951 miles
- Test number
- 723445812561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,950 miles (+148)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,950 miles
- Test number
- 230331212191
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,802 miles (+134)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 71,802 miles
- Test number
- 494603965224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,668 miles (+324)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 71,668 miles
- Test number
- 325636280807
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass71,344 miles (+294)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 71,344 miles
- Test number
- 532867661219
- 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))
Pass71,050 miles (+553)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 71,050 miles
- Test number
- 527577124992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,497 miles (+589)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 70,497 miles
- Test number
- 577519053329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,908 miles (+893)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,908 miles
- Test number
- 651736031970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,015 miles (+1,324)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 69,015 miles
- Test number
- 262157357822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,691 miles (+1,096)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 67,691 miles
- Test number
- 869337465108
- 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)
Pass66,595 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,595 miles
- Test number
- 629213844119
- 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)
- NoteRear coil springs have been shortened
Fail66,595 miles (+1,878)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,595 miles
- Test number
- 986233044131
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- NoteRear coil springs have been shortened
Pass64,717 miles (+1,607)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 64,717 miles
- Test number
- 396084153162
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass63,110 miles (+2,225)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 63,110 miles
- Test number
- 287610672487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,885 miles (+1,825)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 60,885 miles
- Test number
- 849245941101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,060 miles (+2,353)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,060 miles
- Test number
- 681479930133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,707 miles (+1,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 56,707 miles
- Test number
- 984677149148
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,031 miles (+2,363)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 55,031 miles
- Test number
- 122307258165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,668 miles (+3,352)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 52,668 miles
- Test number
- 271502047170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 49,316 miles
- Test number
- 364586866163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F3 MBL
- Does F3 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 MBL is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F3 MBL?
- The MOT on F3 MBL is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F3 MBL done?
- F3 MBL was recorded at 999,999 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 47,173 miles a year.
- Has F3 MBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F3 MBL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on F3 MBL 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 MBL find?
- F3 MBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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