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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,494 cc

M288 UDPMOT history

M288 UDP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

M288 UDP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
144,946 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M288 UDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M288 UDP was last recorded at 144,946 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 1,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,435 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,511 miles
Average per year
2,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,946 miles
  • 2023 – 143,435 miles
  • 2022 – 141,832 miles
  • 2021 – 130,296 miles
  • 2020 – 124,761 miles
  • 2018 – 124,554 miles
  • 2017 – 121,621 miles
  • 2016 – 117,819 miles
  • 2007 – 106,980 miles
  • 2006 – 97,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,946 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,946 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,946 miles
    Test number
    590389117175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,435 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,435 miles
    Test number
    356905317063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    141,832 miles
    Test number
    563675818212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,832 miles (+11,536)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,832 miles
    Test number
    104585263509
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,296 miles (+5,535)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    840278503906
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,761 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,761 miles
    Test number
    921046717991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,554 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,554 miles
    Test number
    751239549463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    993985556377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail121,621 miles (+3,802)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    509999560563
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass117,819 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,819 miles
    Test number
    737324702124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,817 miles (+10,837)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,817 miles
    Test number
    496710868931
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass106,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    560817057153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,980 miles (+9,727)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    683056657114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass97,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    722647156158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,253 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    354137656103
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about M288 UDP

Does M288 UDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M288 UDP expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M288 UDP?
The MOT on M288 UDP expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M288 UDP done?
M288 UDP was recorded at 144,946 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 2,532 miles a year.
Has M288 UDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M288 UDP has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on M288 UDP 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 M288 UDP find?
M288 UDP passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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