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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1995 · 1,796 cc

N372 BUAMOT history

N372 BUA is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 1995. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

N372 BUA 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,124 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N372 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
26 Sept 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N372 BUA was last recorded at 146,124 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 3,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,896 miles · 26 Jul 2016
Between the last two tests
3,228 miles
Average per year
2,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,124 miles
  • 2016 – 142,896 miles
  • 2015 – 139,189 miles
  • 2014 – 129,511 miles
  • 2013 – 127,336 miles
  • 2012 – 124,843 miles
  • 2011 – 123,404 miles
  • 2010 – 121,073 miles
  • 2009 – 111,859 miles
  • 2008 – 105,996 miles
  • 2007 – 100,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,124 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Securing bolt is loose at nearside rear drive-shaft

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,124 miles (+3,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,124 miles
    Test number
    585733264018
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass142,896 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,896 miles
    Test number
    218674982076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer touching nearside anti-roll bar mount but not affecting its movement

  3. Fail142,895 miles (+3,706)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,895 miles
    Test number
    491750950646
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer touching nearside anti-roll bar mount but not affecting its movement

  4. Pass139,189 miles (+3)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    139,189 miles
    Test number
    893476454222
    • DangerousSecuring bolt is loose at nearside rear drive-shaft

  5. Fail139,186 miles (+9,675)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,186 miles
    Test number
    931485508272
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousSecuring bolt is loose at nearside rear drive-shaft
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass129,511 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,511 miles
    Test number
    467531214245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Fail129,510 miles (+2,174)4 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,510 miles
    Test number
    177480614271
    • DangerousExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • DangerousExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • DangerousExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass127,336 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    277561873491
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail127,334 miles (+2,491)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,334 miles
    Test number
    515177953135
    • DangerousBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass124,843 miles (+1,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    124,843 miles
    Test number
    309587262165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass123,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    123,404 miles
    Test number
    859396731236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,395 miles (+2,322)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,395 miles
    Test number
    918276831292
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass121,073 miles (+9,214)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    121,073 miles
    Test number
    832095460050
    • NoteBrake pipes corrosion
    • NoteExhaust slight leak
    • NoteSlight platfront lower ball joints

  14. Pass111,859 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    111,859 miles
    Test number
    773756369014
    • NoteBrake pipe routed under petrol tank

  15. Fail111,857 miles (+5,861)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,857 miles
    Test number
    612103569096
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass105,996 miles (+5,544)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    105,996 miles
    Test number
    190854768415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass100,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    100,452 miles
    Test number
    142480667071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N372 BUA

Does N372 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N372 BUA is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on N372 BUA?
The MOT on N372 BUA is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N372 BUA done?
N372 BUA was recorded at 146,124 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,388 miles a year.
Has N372 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N372 BUA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on N372 BUA 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 N372 BUA find?
N372 BUA passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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