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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

F3 UDGMOT history

F3 UDG is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 206,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

F3 UDG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
206,636 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 UDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 UDG was last recorded at 206,636 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,726 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,910 miles
Average per year
8,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,636 miles
  • 2025 – 203,726 miles
  • 2024 – 199,398 miles
  • 2023 – 195,979 miles
  • 2022 – 192,728 miles
  • 2021 – 189,257 miles
  • 2020 – 182,709 miles
  • 2019 – 165,142 miles
  • 2018 – 154,628 miles
  • 2017 – 143,803 miles
  • 2015 – 132,650 miles
  • 2014 – 123,938 miles
  • 2013 – 117,386 miles
  • 2012 – 105,248 miles
  • 2011 – 89,948 miles
  • 2010 – 75,100 miles
  • 2009 – 59,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,636 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated and slight leak
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper strut top mount has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,636 miles (+2,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    206,636 miles
    Test number
    162944964225
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated and slight leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  2. Pass203,726 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    203,726 miles
    Test number
    731309251647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass199,398 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    199,398 miles
    Test number
    174683501865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,979 miles (+3,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    195,979 miles
    Test number
    562226757734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass192,728 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    192,728 miles
    Test number
    275135574681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top mount has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge almost trough to cord and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail192,657 miles (+3,400)5 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,657 miles
    Test number
    573650039927
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush, ball joint also has play (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm outer bush(Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm outer bush(Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top mount has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge almost trough to cord and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass189,257 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    189,257 miles
    Test number
    820056364660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive just passed Mot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear differential
  8. Fail189,253 miles (+6,544)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,253 miles
    Test number
    679528226001
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive just passed Mot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear differential
  9. Pass182,709 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    182,709 miles
    Test number
    350255819387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail182,705 miles (+17,563)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,705 miles
    Test number
    496564872438
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass165,142 miles (+10,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,142 miles
    Test number
    894759096586
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass154,628 miles (+10,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,628 miles
    Test number
    276764951306
    • 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)
  13. Pass143,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,803 miles
    Test number
    192405791958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,803 miles (+11,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,803 miles
    Test number
    180001434638
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  15. Pass132,650 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,650 miles
    Test number
    684535949052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted unable to carry out full seat belt inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Fail132,648 miles (+8,710)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,648 miles
    Test number
    136019932662
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted unable to carry out full seat belt inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass123,938 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,938 miles
    Test number
    519155504333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,386 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,386 miles
    Test number
    845187913330
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover sills
  19. Pass117,386 miles (+12,138)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    117,386 miles
    Test number
    927717813395
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover sills
  20. Pass105,248 miles (+154)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    347207032235
    • NoteChild seats fitted to o\s and n\s rear seats at time of test
    • NotePlastic engine undertray broken in several places
  21. Fail105,094 miles (+15,146)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    469094432254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seats fitted to o\s and n\s rear seats at time of test
    • NotePlastic engine undertray broken in several places
  22. Pass89,948 miles (+14,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,948 miles
    Test number
    635682441212
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass75,100 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    664695030298
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted at o/s/r
  24. Fail75,100 miles (+15,603)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    213325230267
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted at o/s/r
    • NoteMay require rear brake discs with pad change
  25. Pass59,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,497 miles
    Test number
    341022329419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 UDG

Does F3 UDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 UDG is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 UDG?
The MOT on F3 UDG is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 UDG done?
F3 UDG was recorded at 206,636 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 8,803 miles a year.
Has F3 UDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 UDG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on F3 UDG 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 UDG find?
F3 UDG passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight leak; sill covers fitted.

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