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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

GEL 128MOT history

GEL 128 is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

GEL 128 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 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,821 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GEL 128
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GEL 128 was last recorded at 110,821 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 6,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,328 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,493 miles
Average per year
5,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,821 miles
  • 2025 – 104,328 miles
  • 2024 – 96,867 miles
  • 2023 – 90,954 miles
  • 2022 – 84,991 miles
  • 2021 – 79,771 miles
  • 2020 – 74,041 miles
  • 2019 – 67,865 miles
  • 2018 – 67,245 miles
  • 2017 – 61,099 miles
  • 2016 – 55,810 miles
  • 2015 – 49,058 miles
  • 2014 – 42,055 miles
  • 2013 – 37,472 miles
  • 2012 – 32,984 miles
  • 2011 – 25,088 miles
  • 2010 – 18,096 miles
  • 2009 – 16,489 miles
  • 2008 – 14,201 miles
  • 2007 – 12,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,821 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,821 miles (+6,493)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,821 miles
    Test number
    306477561069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated

  2. Pass104,328 miles (+7,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,328 miles
    Test number
    744135871464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,867 miles
    Test number
    647168866095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,867 miles (+5,913)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,867 miles
    Test number
    265110929643
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

  5. Pass90,954 miles (+5,963)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,954 miles
    Test number
    331810982689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,991 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,991 miles
    Test number
    222644744533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,771 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,771 miles
    Test number
    419114120085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,041 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    156788450190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,038 miles (+6,173)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,038 miles
    Test number
    151730254011
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  10. Pass67,865 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,865 miles
    Test number
    910624209034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,245 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    545808985468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,099 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    991096416733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail61,069 miles (+5,259)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    497141983802
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass55,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,810 miles
    Test number
    422866088015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,810 miles (+6,752)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,810 miles
    Test number
    275021385768
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken

  16. Pass49,058 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,058 miles
    Test number
    635670244838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,055 miles (+4,583)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    325426794277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,472 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,472 miles
    Test number
    725559893296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,984 miles (+7,896)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    539706702339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,088 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    489533541213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,096 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,096 miles
    Test number
    472342330239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,489 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,489 miles
    Test number
    374647939419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,201 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,201 miles
    Test number
    493427078118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,416 miles
    Test number
    613433767109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GEL 128

What vehicle is registration GEL 128 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GEL 128 on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 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 GEL 128 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GEL 128 is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on GEL 128?
The MOT on GEL 128 is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GEL 128 done?
GEL 128 was recorded at 110,821 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,276 miles a year.
Has GEL 128 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GEL 128 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on GEL 128 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 GEL 128 find?
GEL 128 passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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