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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

H24 ACSMOT history

H24 ACS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

H24 ACS 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 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
171,696 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H24 ACS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H24 ACS was last recorded at 171,696 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,909 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
787 miles
Average per year
8,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,696 miles
  • 2025 – 164,036 miles
  • 2024 – 155,408 miles
  • 2023 – 149,642 miles
  • 2022 – 146,907 miles
  • 2021 – 136,652 miles
  • 2020 – 132,885 miles
  • 2019 – 128,395 miles
  • 2018 – 123,049 miles
  • 2017 – 112,643 miles
  • 2016 – 105,576 miles
  • 2015 – 93,676 miles
  • 2014 – 74,566 miles
  • 2013 – 60,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,696 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,696 miles (+787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    171,696 miles
    Test number
    735382795694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,909 miles (+6,873)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,909 miles
    Test number
    524845651204
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass164,036 miles (+8,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,036 miles
    Test number
    763049465695
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass155,408 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,408 miles
    Test number
    398108503993
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail155,408 miles (+5,766)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,408 miles
    Test number
    282134500038
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass149,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,642 miles
    Test number
    728467717795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail149,636 miles (+2,729)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,636 miles
    Test number
    815454995411
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass146,907 miles (+10,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,907 miles
    Test number
    523944511624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass136,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,652 miles
    Test number
    805868456857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail136,652 miles (+3,767)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,652 miles
    Test number
    557880378454
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass132,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,885 miles
    Test number
    436709276226
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail132,885 miles (+4,490)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,885 miles
    Test number
    103918679725
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass128,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    774442419961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,395 miles (+5,346)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    950684490175
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing both x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass123,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,049 miles
    Test number
    870191131016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,049 miles (+10,406)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,049 miles
    Test number
    231081207091
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  17. Pass112,643 miles (+7,067)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    374995981951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,576 miles (+11,900)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,576 miles
    Test number
    849370684126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,676 miles (+19,110)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,676 miles
    Test number
    706308485108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,566 miles (+14,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    125238654149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass60,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    557036173126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,479 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    815906973136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about H24 ACS

Does H24 ACS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H24 ACS is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on H24 ACS?
The MOT on H24 ACS is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H24 ACS done?
H24 ACS was recorded at 171,696 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 8,355 miles a year.
Has H24 ACS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H24 ACS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on H24 ACS 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 H24 ACS find?
H24 ACS passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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