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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,991 cc

M396 CCCMOT history

M396 CCC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jan 1995. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

M396 CCC red 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
128,600 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M396 CCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
20 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M396 CCC was last recorded at 128,600 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,440 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
1,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,600 miles
  • 2025 – 128,440 miles
  • 2024 – 128,376 miles
  • 2023 – 128,089 miles
  • 2022 – 127,999 miles
  • 2021 – 127,939 miles
  • 2017 – 127,454 miles
  • 2016 – 122,254 miles
  • 2015 – 114,771 miles
  • 2013 – 112,561 miles
  • 2012 – 109,529 miles
  • 2011 – 108,198 miles
  • 2010 – 103,891 miles
  • 2009 – 98,848 miles
  • 2007 – 93,891 miles
  • 2006 – 89,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,600 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,600 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    128,600 miles
    Test number
    682197378485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,440 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,440 miles
    Test number
    369213719414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,376 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,376 miles
    Test number
    341661964318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,089 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,089 miles
    Test number
    633728450185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,999 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,999 miles
    Test number
    102250175335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,939 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,939 miles
    Test number
    717360584636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,454 miles (+5,200)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,454 miles
    Test number
    225164981925
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  8. Pass122,254 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,254 miles
    Test number
    682642192583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,148 miles (+7,377)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    366218120052
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass114,771 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,771 miles
    Test number
    205425225456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,561 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,561 miles
    Test number
    229832473121
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail112,558 miles (+3,029)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    245073063475
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass109,529 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    909555332193
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteSigns of front tyres rubbing on inner wing (not on turnplates)

  14. Fail109,524 miles (+1,326)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,524 miles
    Test number
    199212232133
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteSigns of front tyres rubbing on inner wing (not on turnplates)

  15. Pass108,198 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,198 miles
    Test number
    867660411126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,133 miles (+4,242)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,133 miles
    Test number
    467986191001
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass103,891 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,891 miles
    Test number
    711121670039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    193342679091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,848 miles (+4,957)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    444641879005
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass93,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,891 miles
    Test number
    480198637044
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail93,891 miles (+4,518)2 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,891 miles
    Test number
    351268237049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass89,373 miles (+227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    89,373 miles
    Test number
    934488736071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail89,146 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    320355226088
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about M396 CCC

Does M396 CCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M396 CCC is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M396 CCC?
The MOT on M396 CCC is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M396 CCC done?
M396 CCC was recorded at 128,600 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,972 miles a year.
Has M396 CCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M396 CCC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2017.
Has the mileage on M396 CCC 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 M396 CCC find?
M396 CCC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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