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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1996 · 1,991 cc

N225 UPBMOT history

N225 UPB is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

N225 UPB 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 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,987 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N225 UPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N225 UPB was last recorded at 97,987 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,986 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,987 miles
  • 2025 – 95,315 miles
  • 2024 – 92,408 miles
  • 2023 – 89,761 miles
  • 2022 – 87,348 miles
  • 2021 – 85,438 miles
  • 2020 – 84,052 miles
  • 2019 – 81,117 miles
  • 2018 – 78,112 miles
  • 2017 – 74,058 miles
  • 2016 – 71,447 miles
  • 2015 – 67,617 miles
  • 2014 – 64,164 miles
  • 2013 – 60,868 miles
  • 2012 – 57,205 miles
  • 2011 – 53,181 miles
  • 2010 – 49,944 miles
  • 2009 – 46,313 miles
  • 2008 – 43,123 miles
  • 2007 – 39,137 miles
  • 2006 – 35,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,987 miles
  • DangerousEvidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flexible clip worn/insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not workingRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Both front brake hoses split cracked and perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake discs pitted worn and scored

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,987 miles (+1)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,987 miles
    Test number
    309290979833
    • DangerousEvidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flexible clip worn/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working

  2. Fail97,986 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,986 miles
    Test number
    275000088394
    • DangerousEvidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arch
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flexible clip worn/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working

  3. Pass95,315 miles (+2,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    201595730994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass92,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    155875807815
    • AdvisoryLower front wing corrosion on both sides

  5. Fail92,408 miles (+2,647)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    245831451733
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower front wing corrosion on both sides

  6. Pass89,761 miles (+2,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,761 miles
    Test number
    181015045331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass87,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,348 miles
    Test number
    554736086840
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses split cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted worn and scored

  8. Fail87,348 miles (+1,910)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,348 miles
    Test number
    689659457681
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses split cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted worn and scored

  9. Pass85,438 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,438 miles
    Test number
    597582117506
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses split cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arch’s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted worn and scored
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,437 miles (+1,385)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    177299511985
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses split cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arch’s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted worn and scored
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,052 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    251835559029
    • AdvisoryN/S/R wheel arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R wheel arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,052 miles (+2,935)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    679342383245
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking Power steering hose from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R wheel arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R wheel arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass81,117 miles (+3,005)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,117 miles
    Test number
    108257828526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Jacking point starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2 205/60/r15 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass78,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,112 miles
    Test number
    489705179569
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion O/S/R Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail78,112 miles (+4,054)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,112 miles
    Test number
    981101914819
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion O/S/R Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,058 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,058 miles
    Test number
    589202591632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,447 miles
    Test number
    805460076752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail71,447 miles (+3,830)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,447 miles
    Test number
    369556244480
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass67,617 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,617 miles
    Test number
    599430635017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail67,617 miles (+3,453)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,617 miles
    Test number
    115269925408
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass64,164 miles (+3,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,164 miles
    Test number
    776849424085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass60,868 miles (+3,663)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,868 miles
    Test number
    475902533019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth offside tyres starting to get low on tread

  23. Pass57,205 miles (+4,024)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    835235822086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  24. Pass53,181 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,181 miles
    Test number
    459744531060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,944 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,944 miles
    Test number
    923334230038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,313 miles (+3,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    182339029489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass43,123 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,123 miles
    Test number
    600630738070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,137 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,137 miles
    Test number
    502750257094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,025 miles
    Test number
    804613526050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about N225 UPB

Does N225 UPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N225 UPB is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on N225 UPB?
The MOT on N225 UPB is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N225 UPB done?
N225 UPB was recorded at 97,987 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 3,143 miles a year.
Has N225 UPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N225 UPB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on N225 UPB 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 N225 UPB find?
N225 UPB passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 advisories: evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arch; nearside rear brake flexible clip worn/insecure; offside reverse light not working.

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