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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

FSL 147MOT history

FSL 147 is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

FSL 147 grey 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,658 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSL 147
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSL 147 was last recorded at 81,658 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2010: 48,282 miles, lower than 85,530 miles on 17 Apr 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,176 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,658 miles
  • 2025 – 80,176 miles
  • 2024 – 78,907 miles
  • 2023 – 77,517 miles
  • 2022 – 76,111 miles
  • 2021 – 74,334 miles
  • 2020 – 72,869 miles
  • 2018 – 71,837 miles
  • 2017 – 66,015 miles
  • 2016 – 62,338 miles
  • 2015 – 60,346 miles
  • 2014 – 58,186 miles
  • 2013 – 56,496 miles
  • 2012 – 54,020 miles
  • 2011 – 50,685 miles
  • 2010 – 48,282 miles
  • 2007 – 85,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,658 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,658 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,658 miles
    Test number
    158403757899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,176 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,176 miles
    Test number
    702973222033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,907 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    211563697923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,517 miles (+1,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,517 miles
    Test number
    287141380428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,111 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,111 miles
    Test number
    842769633279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,334 miles (+1,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,334 miles
    Test number
    953118317279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass72,869 miles (+1,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    213914190862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass71,837 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,837 miles
    Test number
    848448335786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,824 miles (+5,809)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    412349267778
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass66,015 miles (+3,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,015 miles
    Test number
    461270988344
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass62,338 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,338 miles
    Test number
    332323084350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,346 miles (+2,160)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,346 miles
    Test number
    658529715167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S Rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteO/S Front Brakes slight binding
    • NoteO/S Rear tyre slightly perished

  13. Pass58,186 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    517242934177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,496 miles (+2,476)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,496 miles
    Test number
    637106583003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass54,020 miles (+3,335)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    965082412160
    • 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)
    • NoteNS/F tyre wearing thin on inner & outer edges.
    • NoteOS/F tyre wearing thin on inner & outer edge.

  16. Pass50,685 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    178724701128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,654 miles (+2,372)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,654 miles
    Test number
    789886191061
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    944106210180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    214002219481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    874200418172
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass85,530 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    85,530 miles
    Test number
    670067707127
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF indicator lens cracked
    • NoteOSF fog lamp lens cracked

Questions about FSL 147

What vehicle is registration FSL 147 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSL 147 on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 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 FSL 147 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSL 147 is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on FSL 147?
The MOT on FSL 147 is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FSL 147 done?
FSL 147 was recorded at 81,658 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026.
Has FSL 147 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSL 147 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on FSL 147 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FSL 147 find?
FSL 147 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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