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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

NGE 397MOT history

NGE 397 is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

NGE 397 grey 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 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,510 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NGE 397
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NGE 397 was last recorded at 119,510 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,892 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
618 miles
Average per year
7,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,510 miles
  • 2025 – 118,892 miles
  • 2024 – 118,129 miles
  • 2023 – 115,329 miles
  • 2022 – 106,545 miles
  • 2021 – 98,190 miles
  • 2020 – 90,356 miles
  • 2019 – 82,700 miles
  • 2018 – 71,265 miles
  • 2017 – 61,857 miles
  • 2016 – 52,803 miles
  • 2015 – 43,156 miles
  • 2014 – 35,310 miles
  • 2013 – 25,405 miles
  • 2012 – 14,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,510 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,510 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,510 miles
    Test number
    397885602891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,892 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,892 miles
    Test number
    144984863115
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,129 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,129 miles
    Test number
    388778734366
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,129 miles (+2,800)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,129 miles
    Test number
    798391734850
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust flexy pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,329 miles (+8,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,329 miles
    Test number
    595263687999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,545 miles
    Test number
    215296726062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,545 miles (+8,355)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,545 miles
    Test number
    512398045382
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    559707085587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,190 miles (+7,834)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    300377577227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,356 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,356 miles
    Test number
    818622620818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail90,356 miles (+7,656)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,356 miles
    Test number
    917366551032
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass82,700 miles (+11,435)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,700 miles
    Test number
    278823689861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,265 miles (+9,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    585891980054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass61,857 miles (+9,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,857 miles
    Test number
    774623618484
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass52,803 miles (+9,647)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,803 miles
    Test number
    745027239759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,156 miles (+7,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,156 miles
    Test number
    679700995116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,310 miles (+9,905)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,310 miles
    Test number
    588752204205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,405 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,405 miles
    Test number
    956224803227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,399 miles (+10,445)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,399 miles
    Test number
    226333903296
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass14,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,954 miles
    Test number
    477195602287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NGE 397

What vehicle is registration NGE 397 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NGE 397 on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jul 2009. 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 NGE 397 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NGE 397 is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on NGE 397?
The MOT on NGE 397 is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NGE 397 done?
NGE 397 was recorded at 119,510 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
Has NGE 397 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NGE 397 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on NGE 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 NGE 397 find?
NGE 397 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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