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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

P102 GPDMOT history

P102 GPD is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

P102 GPD green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
112,032 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P102 GPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P102 GPD was last recorded at 112,032 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,032 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,032 miles
  • 2021 – 111,672 miles
  • 2020 – 111,117 miles
  • 2019 – 110,308 miles
  • 2018 – 109,686 miles
  • 2017 – 108,656 miles
  • 2016 – 106,606 miles
  • 2015 – 103,891 miles
  • 2014 – 100,678 miles
  • 2013 – 98,858 miles
  • 2012 – 97,297 miles
  • 2011 – 95,892 miles
  • 2010 – 93,214 miles
  • 2009 – 89,931 miles
  • 2008 – 86,415 miles
  • 2007 – 81,538 miles
  • 2006 – 77,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,032 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shieldsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,032 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,032 miles
    Test number
    827557380021
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  2. Fail112,032 miles (+360)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,032 miles
    Test number
    144005038805
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  3. Pass111,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,672 miles
    Test number
    536923189598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,667 miles (+550)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    145821891034
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,117 miles (+809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,117 miles
    Test number
    749804208873
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass110,308 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    477053784212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,686 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,686 miles
    Test number
    938214101207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail109,661 miles (+1,005)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,661 miles
    Test number
    274052280846
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass108,656 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,656 miles
    Test number
    479703865715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamps condensation
    • AdvisoryFront Propeller shaft donut rubber mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox

  10. Fail108,636 miles (+2,030)2 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    881988162926
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Front box clamp rusted & & Rear box clamp missing (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracked (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamps condensation
    • AdvisoryFront Propeller shaft donut rubber mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox

  11. Pass106,606 miles (+2,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,606 miles
    Test number
    326387883112
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlight switch sticking sometimes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion seal has a slight leak

  12. Pass103,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,891 miles
    Test number
    296459065057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail103,891 miles (+3,213)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,891 miles
    Test number
    886539365029
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass100,678 miles (+1,820)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,678 miles
    Test number
    129289564035
    • NoteNearside & Offside Headlamps Condensation
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail98,858 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,858 miles
    Test number
    367452473032
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass98,858 miles (+1,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,858 miles
    Test number
    699232873003
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass97,297 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,297 miles
    Test number
    887392182000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteExcessive engine oil

  18. Fail97,297 miles (+1,405)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,297 miles
    Test number
    845091582031
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteExcessive engine oil

  19. Pass95,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,892 miles
    Test number
    507216661093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,889 miles (+2,675)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,889 miles
    Test number
    615616461008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass93,214 miles (+3,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    162552470079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass89,931 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,931 miles
    Test number
    180712489417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,924 miles (+3,509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    354261789047
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass86,415 miles (+4,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,415 miles
    Test number
    400052388095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass81,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,538 miles
    Test number
    794722477074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,538 miles (+3,834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,538 miles
    Test number
    821832277031
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass77,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    751019976052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P102 GPD

Does P102 GPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P102 GPD expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P102 GPD?
The MOT on P102 GPD expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P102 GPD done?
P102 GPD was recorded at 112,032 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 2,140 miles a year.
Has P102 GPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P102 GPD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on P102 GPD 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 GPD find?
P102 GPD passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly blowing; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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