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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

MEB 32MOT history

MEB 32 is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MEB 32 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 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,194 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEB 32
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEB 32 was last recorded at 96,194 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 3,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,045 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,149 miles
Average per year
3,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,194 miles
  • 2025 – 93,045 miles
  • 2024 – 91,725 miles
  • 2023 – 91,070 miles
  • 2022 – 90,284 miles
  • 2021 – 89,710 miles
  • 2020 – 88,317 miles
  • 2019 – 86,851 miles
  • 2018 – 84,973 miles
  • 2017 – 82,143 miles
  • 2016 – 78,193 miles
  • 2015 – 72,958 miles
  • 2014 – 66,731 miles
  • 2013 – 57,006 miles
  • 2012 – 50,847 miles
  • 2011 – 44,539 miles
  • 2010 – 38,603 miles
  • 2009 – 31,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,194 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perished

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 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

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,194 miles (+3,149)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,194 miles
    Test number
    728634064978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perished

  2. Pass93,045 miles (+1,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    426521111861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass91,725 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,725 miles
    Test number
    421324336598
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail91,725 miles (+655)1 dangerous1 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,725 miles
    Test number
    303217700690
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top Mount corroded and broken up. (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass91,070 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,070 miles
    Test number
    506705015023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,284 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,284 miles
    Test number
    804975010378
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail90,284 miles (+574)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,284 miles
    Test number
    834897099326
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass89,710 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,710 miles
    Test number
    777794416095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,317 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    827050677008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil on gearbox

  10. Fail88,317 miles (+1,466)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    490435377466
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil on gearbox

  11. Pass86,851 miles (+1,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,851 miles
    Test number
    381400940294
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized

  12. Pass84,973 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,973 miles
    Test number
    829440476796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,143 miles (+3,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    763459203702
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass78,193 miles (+5,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,193 miles
    Test number
    194009993525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,958 miles
    Test number
    302485699183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

  16. Fail72,958 miles (+6,227)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,958 miles
    Test number
    900161185805
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe rusty next to fuel filter
    • AdvisoryBrake test and emissions not tested due to engine not starting
    • AdvisoryHas slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

  17. Pass66,731 miles (+9,725)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    325582274439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass57,006 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,006 miles
    Test number
    638127263279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades getting worn

  19. Fail57,004 miles (+6,157)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,004 miles
    Test number
    508077763218
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades getting worn

  20. Pass50,847 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,847 miles
    Test number
    806284962285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,539 miles (+5,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,539 miles
    Test number
    878216351270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,603 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,603 miles
    Test number
    762963550278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,014 miles
    Test number
    114833939126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MEB 32

What vehicle is registration MEB 32 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEB 32 on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2006. 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 MEB 32 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEB 32 is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on MEB 32?
The MOT on MEB 32 is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEB 32 done?
MEB 32 was recorded at 96,194 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,745 miles a year.
Has MEB 32 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEB 32 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on MEB 32 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 MEB 32 find?
MEB 32 passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 5 more.

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