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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

NEW 397MOT history

NEW 397 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 99,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

NEW 397 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
99,538 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NEW 397
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NEW 397 was last recorded at 99,538 miles on 6 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,538 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,538 miles
  • 2025 – 97,399 miles
  • 2024 – 95,308 miles
  • 2023 – 94,225 miles
  • 2022 – 93,574 miles
  • 2021 – 92,183 miles
  • 2020 – 91,237 miles
  • 2019 – 88,797 miles
  • 2018 – 86,084 miles
  • 2017 – 82,669 miles
  • 2016 – 79,606 miles
  • 2015 – 75,556 miles
  • 2014 – 73,158 miles
  • 2013 – 68,708 miles
  • 2012 – 65,150 miles
  • 2011 – 59,394 miles
  • 2010 – 48,488 miles
  • 2009 – 42,415 miles
  • 2008 – 35,210 miles
  • 2007 – 27,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,538 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,538 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,538 miles
    Test number
    474557173788
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,538 miles (+2,139)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,538 miles
    Test number
    293223046261
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    254558554180
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail97,399 miles (+2,091)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    800160371367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass95,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    234577592626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,308 miles (+1,083)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    192749827326
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass94,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    604620751964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    540845029313
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass93,574 miles (+49)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,574 miles
    Test number
    498646362846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail93,525 miles (+1,342)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,525 miles
    Test number
    396017029139
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass92,183 miles (+946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,183 miles
    Test number
    965056627682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass91,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    964174810518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail91,237 miles (+2,440)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    429715015219
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass88,797 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,797 miles
    Test number
    298587493447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail88,773 miles (+2,689)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    462127386498
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass86,084 miles (+3,415)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    135158047499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, recommend replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept area very poor (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replacement (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replacement (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept area poor (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replacement (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass82,669 miles (+3,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,669 miles
    Test number
    729879778785
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,606 miles (+4,050)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,606 miles
    Test number
    582643729750
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded by brake rubber flexible pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass75,556 miles (+2,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,556 miles
    Test number
    248121415460
    • 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)

  20. Pass73,158 miles (+4,450)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,158 miles
    Test number
    248404314402
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f lower plastic inner wings insecure
    • NoteRear shock absorbers outer dust cover insecure
    • NoteRear tyres tread depth below 3mm

  21. Fail68,708 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,708 miles
    Test number
    208416503188
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,708 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,708 miles
    Test number
    225606303159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    456569002155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,150 miles (+5,756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    808489102172
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass59,394 miles (+10,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,394 miles
    Test number
    628298301133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass48,488 miles (+6,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    580789410154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass42,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,415 miles
    Test number
    123545659428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,415 miles (+7,205)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,415 miles
    Test number
    530264759032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  29. Pass35,210 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,210 miles
    Test number
    164813668012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail35,143 miles (+7,149)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    392329358000
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass27,994 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,994 miles
    Test number
    202872137082
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Questions about NEW 397

What vehicle is registration NEW 397 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NEW 397 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. 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 NEW 397 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NEW 397 is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on NEW 397?
The MOT on NEW 397 is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NEW 397 done?
NEW 397 was recorded at 99,538 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,715 miles a year.
Has NEW 397 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NEW 397 has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on NEW 397 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 NEW 397 find?
NEW 397 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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