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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

P10 OTPMOT history

P10 OTP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

P10 OTP black 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 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,746 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P10 OTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P10 OTP was last recorded at 149,746 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 6,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,377 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,369 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,746 miles
  • 2025 – 143,377 miles
  • 2024 – 139,157 miles
  • 2023 – 128,262 miles
  • 2022 – 118,394 miles
  • 2021 – 110,117 miles
  • 2020 – 102,229 miles
  • 2019 – 97,990 miles
  • 2018 – 97,478 miles
  • 2017 – 94,972 miles
  • 2016 – 85,503 miles
  • 2015 – 72,501 miles
  • 2014 – 58,236 miles
  • 2013 – 48,865 miles
  • 2012 – 43,564 miles
  • 2010 – 34,504 miles
  • 2009 – 26,665 miles
  • 2008 – 25,302 miles
  • 2007 – 25,189 miles
  • 2006 – 24,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,746 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,746 miles (+6,369)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,746 miles
    Test number
    648583281502
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass143,377 miles (+4,220)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,377 miles
    Test number
    447143601352
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass139,157 miles (+10,895)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,157 miles
    Test number
    399555342438
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,262 miles (+9,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,262 miles
    Test number
    225742894245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,394 miles (+8,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,394 miles
    Test number
    738440751335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass110,117 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    921918025591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,229 miles (+4,239)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,229 miles
    Test number
    782545711240
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    893373903658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,990 miles (+512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    529083850620
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass97,478 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,478 miles
    Test number
    842812598911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,972 miles (+9,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,972 miles
    Test number
    968952587368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,503 miles (+13,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,503 miles
    Test number
    156029462762
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass72,501 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    339898255059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,500 miles (+14,264)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    475957655001
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass58,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    806637054009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,236 miles (+9,371)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    176126654431
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass48,865 miles (+5,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,865 miles
    Test number
    128980753050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass43,564 miles (+9,060)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    489241362009
    • 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)
    • NoteLower efficency on offside rear parking brake

  19. Pass34,504 miles (+7,839)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    304989950481
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s washer poor

  20. Pass26,665 miles (+90)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,665 miles
    Test number
    360085059426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished but no cords showing

  21. Fail26,575 miles (+1,273)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,575 miles
    Test number
    733001559292
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished but no cords showing

  22. Pass25,302 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,302 miles
    Test number
    890315338291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,189 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,189 miles
    Test number
    941871447221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,597 miles
    Test number
    761345536239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P10 OTP

Does P10 OTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P10 OTP is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P10 OTP?
The MOT on P10 OTP is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P10 OTP done?
P10 OTP was recorded at 149,746 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has P10 OTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P10 OTP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on P10 OTP 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 P10 OTP find?
P10 OTP passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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