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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

MRL 821MOT history

MRL 821 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 109,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MRL 821 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 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,749 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MRL 821
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MRL 821 was last recorded at 109,749 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,051 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,698 miles
Average per year
6,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,749 miles
  • 2024 – 105,051 miles
  • 2023 – 100,089 miles
  • 2022 – 95,121 miles
  • 2021 – 90,903 miles
  • 2020 – 86,267 miles
  • 2019 – 75,810 miles
  • 2018 – 65,780 miles
  • 2017 – 51,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,749 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,749 miles
    Test number
    963356300425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail109,749 miles (+4,698)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,749 miles
    Test number
    329722806038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass105,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,051 miles
    Test number
    647126076713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail105,051 miles (+4,962)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,051 miles
    Test number
    368977605591
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass100,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    410635795772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished 255/35/19 96y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished 255/35/19 96y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail100,089 miles (+4,968)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    263579273183
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/19 93y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/19 93y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished 255/35/19 96y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished 255/35/19 96y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass95,121 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,121 miles
    Test number
    107836557323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail95,121 miles (+4,218)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,121 miles
    Test number
    493266159535
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,903 miles (+4,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,903 miles
    Test number
    352570067870
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres on shoulder tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    752665679612
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Fail86,267 miles (+10,457)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    346557605405
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass75,810 miles (+10,030)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    903556656180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,780 miles (+14,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,780 miles
    Test number
    245711973199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing from outer edges

  14. Pass51,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    618923488601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about MRL 821

What vehicle is registration MRL 821 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MRL 821 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2014. 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 MRL 821 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MRL 821 is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on MRL 821?
The MOT on MRL 821 is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MRL 821 done?
MRL 821 was recorded at 109,749 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,913 miles a year.
Has MRL 821 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MRL 821 has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on MRL 821 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 MRL 821 find?
MRL 821 passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 93y; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 96y, and 3 more.

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