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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P102 EPRMOT history

P102 EPR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 196,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

P102 EPR 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
196,275 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P102 EPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P102 EPR was last recorded at 196,275 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 11,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,732 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,543 miles
Average per year
5,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,275 miles
  • 2025 – 184,732 miles
  • 2024 – 176,087 miles
  • 2023 – 171,230 miles
  • 2021 – 169,396 miles
  • 2019 – 154,786 miles
  • 2018 – 144,388 miles
  • 2017 – 144,349 miles
  • 2016 – 135,505 miles
  • 2015 – 132,134 miles
  • 2014 – 128,932 miles
  • 2013 – 125,185 miles
  • 2012 – 120,730 miles
  • 2011 – 116,488 miles
  • 2010 – 111,062 miles
  • 2009 – 106,409 miles
  • 2008 – 102,959 miles
  • 2007 – 97,839 miles
  • 2006 – 85,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,275 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension lowered too much as to where it could cause grounding of vehicle and damage to underneath fuel components.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,275 miles (+11,543)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    196,275 miles
    Test number
    919497469747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,732 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    184,732 miles
    Test number
    549096870505
    • DangerousSuspension lowered too much as to where it could cause grounding of vehicle and damage to underneath fuel components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail184,732 miles (+8,645)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,732 miles
    Test number
    421737683430
    • DangerousSuspension lowered too much as to where it could cause grounding of vehicle and damage to underneath fuel components.
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,087 miles (+4,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,087 miles
    Test number
    961432319082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,230 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,230 miles
    Test number
    803939802109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre rotation incorrect
    • AdvisorySRS light has a slight glow

  6. Pass169,396 miles (+116)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,396 miles
    Test number
    212139347723
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail169,280 miles (+14,494)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,280 miles
    Test number
    265551146829
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass154,786 miles (+37)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,786 miles
    Test number
    241426832325
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail154,749 miles (+10,361)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,749 miles
    Test number
    804319679546
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass144,388 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    144,388 miles
    Test number
    657608493019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,349 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,349 miles
    Test number
    439271692803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint in rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint in rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail144,346 miles (+8,841)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,346 miles
    Test number
    680920749753
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass135,505 miles (+3,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,505 miles
    Test number
    154275149765
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass132,134 miles (+3,202)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,134 miles
    Test number
    897353235162
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass128,932 miles (+3,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,932 miles
    Test number
    239333844463
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass125,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    125,185 miles
    Test number
    109583633183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,185 miles (+4,455)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,185 miles
    Test number
    699913433133
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass120,730 miles (+4,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    616310932180
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass116,488 miles (+5,426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    116,488 miles
    Test number
    599493941173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.

  20. Pass111,062 miles (+4,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,062 miles
    Test number
    733128230115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass106,409 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    106,409 miles
    Test number
    420119849194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    102,959 miles
    Test number
    592629348141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,959 miles (+5,120)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,959 miles
    Test number
    680499048152
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass97,839 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    97,839 miles
    Test number
    314016837164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,832 miles (+12,776)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,832 miles
    Test number
    203855237443
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass85,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    204416846410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P102 EPR

Does P102 EPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P102 EPR is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P102 EPR?
The MOT on P102 EPR is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P102 EPR done?
P102 EPR was recorded at 196,275 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,624 miles a year.
Has P102 EPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P102 EPR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on P102 EPR 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 P102 EPR find?
P102 EPR passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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