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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

FRD 100MOT history

FRD 100 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

FRD 100 black 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 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,581 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FRD 100
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FRD 100 was last recorded at 129,581 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,101 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
480 miles
Average per year
2,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,581 miles
  • 2024 – 129,101 miles
  • 2023 – 129,014 miles
  • 2021 – 128,963 miles
  • 2019 – 127,698 miles
  • 2018 – 124,911 miles
  • 2017 – 123,396 miles
  • 2016 – 121,482 miles
  • 2015 – 116,752 miles
  • 2014 – 110,940 miles
  • 2013 – 104,863 miles
  • 2011 – 95,531 miles
  • 2010 – 93,567 miles
  • 2009 – 89,623 miles
  • 2008 – 87,430 miles
  • 2007 – 84,860 miles
  • 2006 – 81,746 miles
  • 2005 – 81,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,581 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage on wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,581 miles (+480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,581 miles
    Test number
    342329901915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,101 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    835067025709
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage on outer wall / slightly perished / 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass129,014 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    542125318799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail129,013 miles (+50)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,013 miles
    Test number
    311071930634
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass128,963 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,963 miles
    Test number
    199637169177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail128,963 miles (+26)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,963 miles
    Test number
    272656649890
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail128,937 miles (+1,239)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,937 miles
    Test number
    155001603049
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner Front Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (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 Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass127,698 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,698 miles
    Test number
    791618832807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,696 miles (+2,785)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,696 miles
    Test number
    703542607664
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass124,911 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,911 miles
    Test number
    170781239383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,910 miles (+1,514)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,910 miles
    Test number
    423932092538
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass123,396 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,396 miles
    Test number
    684244270025
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre edge worn

  13. Fail122,396 miles (+914)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    820662075033
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by damage trim (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens missing (1.3.2e)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning lumpy and notchy (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryO/f tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass121,482 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,482 miles
    Test number
    325069671971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,752 miles
    Test number
    198508605484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,752 miles (+5,812)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,752 miles
    Test number
    287798705074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail110,940 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    607303004065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass110,940 miles (+6,077)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    997203904056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,863 miles (+49)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,863 miles
    Test number
    918214503003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  20. Fail104,814 miles (+9,283)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,814 miles
    Test number
    105572903093
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteDrivers door handle stiff

  21. Fail95,531 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    568743901203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass95,531 miles (+1,964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    718233401241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail93,567 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,567 miles
    Test number
    492924090159
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  24. Pass93,567 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,567 miles
    Test number
    680574290146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,623 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    294040989142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,430 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,430 miles
    Test number
    780063008277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass84,860 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    593566947129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass81,746 miles (+393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,746 miles
    Test number
    634657056165
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slow to retract

  29. Pass81,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    280865135325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FRD 100

What vehicle is registration FRD 100 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FRD 100 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2001. 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 FRD 100 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FRD 100 is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on FRD 100?
The MOT on FRD 100 is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FRD 100 done?
FRD 100 was recorded at 129,581 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,337 miles a year.
Has FRD 100 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FRD 100 has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on FRD 100 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 FRD 100 find?
FRD 100 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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