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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

MRC 9MOT history

MRC 9 is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MRC 9 white 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 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,508 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MRC 9
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MRC 9 was last recorded at 114,508 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,498 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,508 miles
  • 2025 – 108,239 miles
  • 2024 – 101,355 miles
  • 2023 – 97,492 miles
  • 2022 – 91,798 miles
  • 2021 – 84,747 miles
  • 2020 – 80,519 miles
  • 2019 – 72,330 miles
  • 2018 – 62,068 miles
  • 2016 – 49,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,508 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,508 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,508 miles
    Test number
    176446206732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail114,498 miles (+6,259)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,498 miles
    Test number
    736272190436
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,239 miles (+6,884)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,239 miles
    Test number
    272508438766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,355 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,355 miles
    Test number
    818854355214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,492 miles (+5,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,492 miles
    Test number
    237818965890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,798 miles (+7,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,798 miles
    Test number
    899405104385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,747 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    577915808141
    • AdvisoryFront washers very weak

  8. Pass80,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,519 miles
    Test number
    450208843893
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point missing & under trays damaged.

  9. Fail80,519 miles (+8,189)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,519 miles
    Test number
    906742549468
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point missing & under trays damaged.

  10. Pass72,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,330 miles
    Test number
    867653498464
    • AdvisoryInsufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

  11. Fail72,330 miles (+10,262)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,330 miles
    Test number
    748748979788
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryInsufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

  12. Pass62,068 miles (+12,936)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    634165853249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    444392352530
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail49,132 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    382296177650
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about MRC 9

What vehicle is registration MRC 9 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MRC 9 on a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2013. 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 MRC 9 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MRC 9 is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on MRC 9?
The MOT on MRC 9 is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MRC 9 done?
MRC 9 was recorded at 114,508 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,149 miles a year.
Has MRC 9 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MRC 9 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on MRC 9 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 MRC 9 find?
MRC 9 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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