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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

GEN 308MOT history

GEN 308 is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

GEN 308 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 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,841 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GEN 308
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GEN 308 was last recorded at 140,841 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 4,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,871 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,970 miles
Average per year
8,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,841 miles
  • 2025 – 135,871 miles
  • 2024 – 129,331 miles
  • 2023 – 122,450 miles
  • 2022 – 115,372 miles
  • 2021 – 107,580 miles
  • 2020 – 101,915 miles
  • 2019 – 93,538 miles
  • 2018 – 81,707 miles
  • 2017 – 72,242 miles
  • 2016 – 61,268 miles
  • 2015 – 46,747 miles
  • 2014 – 36,365 miles
  • 2013 – 29,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,841 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,841 miles (+4,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,841 miles
    Test number
    407806446382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass135,871 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,871 miles
    Test number
    347026188144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,331 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,331 miles
    Test number
    160280487543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,450 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    143088133382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,372 miles (+7,792)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,372 miles
    Test number
    449090218869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,580 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,580 miles
    Test number
    694640422586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    877537757660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail101,915 miles (+8,377)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    514232369436
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass93,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    93,538 miles
    Test number
    892606277818
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  10. Fail93,538 miles (+11,831)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,538 miles
    Test number
    845387484209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper suspension arms have slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  11. Pass81,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    357451211753
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  12. Fail81,707 miles (+9,465)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    732333454664
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  13. Pass72,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    792274017247
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  14. Fail72,242 miles (+10,974)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    578759973532
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  15. Pass61,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,268 miles
    Test number
    173913614032
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  16. Fail61,268 miles (+14,521)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,268 miles
    Test number
    609964589710
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  17. Pass46,747 miles (+10,382)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    339264775123
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken but still supported.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass36,365 miles (+7,098)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,365 miles
    Test number
    639223804294
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass29,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    385879793128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GEN 308

What vehicle is registration GEN 308 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GEN 308 on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2010. 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 GEN 308 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GEN 308 is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on GEN 308?
The MOT on GEN 308 is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GEN 308 done?
GEN 308 was recorded at 140,841 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 8,588 miles a year.
Has GEN 308 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GEN 308 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on GEN 308 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 GEN 308 find?
GEN 308 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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