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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

N508 FORMOT history

N508 FOR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

N508 FOR blue 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 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
147,642 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N508 FOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N508 FOR was last recorded at 147,642 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,898 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,744 miles
Average per year
3,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,642 miles
  • 2025 – 145,898 miles
  • 2024 – 144,227 miles
  • 2023 – 142,559 miles
  • 2022 – 141,128 miles
  • 2021 – 138,933 miles
  • 2020 – 137,281 miles
  • 2019 – 134,889 miles
  • 2018 – 131,589 miles
  • 2017 – 128,282 miles
  • 2016 – 123,867 miles
  • 2015 – 119,680 miles
  • 2014 – 114,530 miles
  • 2013 – 109,236 miles
  • 2012 – 105,928 miles
  • 2011 – 101,942 miles
  • 2010 – 97,551 miles
  • 2009 – 93,613 miles
  • 2008 – 90,186 miles
  • 2006 – 84,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,642 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,642 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    147,642 miles
    Test number
    158693520146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,898 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,898 miles
    Test number
    970413042873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,227 miles (+1,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,227 miles
    Test number
    263067383264
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass142,559 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,559 miles
    Test number
    130974915452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail142,558 miles (+1,430)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,558 miles
    Test number
    383346738492
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,128 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,128 miles
    Test number
    857929999193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,933 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,933 miles
    Test number
    180824787904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail138,845 miles (+1,564)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,845 miles
    Test number
    902535908601
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,281 miles (+46)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,281 miles
    Test number
    325904651276
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail137,235 miles (+2,346)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,235 miles
    Test number
    373358147410
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass134,889 miles (+3,300)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,889 miles
    Test number
    817777386600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass131,589 miles (+3,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,589 miles
    Test number
    657945135151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass128,282 miles (+4,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,282 miles
    Test number
    380833626292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass123,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,867 miles
    Test number
    385359327809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail123,867 miles (+4,187)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,867 miles
    Test number
    489402252514
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass119,680 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    161992471219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail119,644 miles (+5,114)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,644 miles
    Test number
    504153148665
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Damper Weak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Damper Weak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass114,530 miles (+5,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,530 miles
    Test number
    567519314270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass109,236 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,236 miles
    Test number
    907787713267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,928 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,928 miles
    Test number
    389642112251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail105,874 miles (+3,932)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,874 miles
    Test number
    348295502266
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass101,942 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,942 miles
    Test number
    365993721281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail101,930 miles (+4,379)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,930 miles
    Test number
    396061021204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass97,551 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,551 miles
    Test number
    182980590109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front struts corroded
    • NoteBoth rear radius arm bushes deteriated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing very low
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe supported by cable ties
    • NoteSlight increase and decrease on front brakes

  25. Fail97,551 miles (+3,938)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,551 miles
    Test number
    614297180118
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front struts corroded
    • NoteBoth rear radius arm bushes deteriated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing very low
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe supported by cable ties
    • NoteSlight increase and decrease on front brakes

  26. Pass93,613 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    93,613 miles
    Test number
    200750119405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail93,608 miles (+3,422)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,608 miles
    Test number
    511457799059
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass90,186 miles (+5,901)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,186 miles
    Test number
    252870408169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front shockers and hub areas heavily corroded
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly rusty

  29. Pass84,285 miles (+2,111)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    891845776281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear radius arm bushes slightly debonded

  30. Pass82,174 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    82,174 miles
    Test number
    694370886098
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

Questions about N508 FOR

Does N508 FOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N508 FOR is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on N508 FOR?
The MOT on N508 FOR is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N508 FOR done?
N508 FOR was recorded at 147,642 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,185 miles a year.
Has N508 FOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N508 FOR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on N508 FOR 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 N508 FOR find?
N508 FOR passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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