BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc
P236 BPHMOT history
P236 BPH is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,681 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 135,681 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,694 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P236 BPH
- 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
- 16 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P236 BPH was last recorded at 135,681 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 135,140 miles · 22 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 541 miles
- Average per year
- 2,694 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 135,681 miles
- 2022 – 135,140 miles
- 2021 – 134,708 miles
- 2020 – 134,478 miles
- 2019 – 133,145 miles
- 2018 – 131,941 miles
- 2017 – 130,712 miles
- 2016 – 128,865 miles
- 2015 – 127,088 miles
- 2014 – 125,330 miles
- 2013 – 124,042 miles
- 2012 – 122,291 miles
- 2011 – 120,274 miles
- 2010 – 117,223 miles
- 2009 – 106,995 miles
- 2008 – 101,175 miles
- 2006 – 95,380 miles
- 2005 – 87,731 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,681 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill has general corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear subframe has general corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,681 miles (+541)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 135,681 miles
- Test number
- 951980346847
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill has general corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe has general corrosion
Pass135,140 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 135,140 miles
- Test number
- 986706459729
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill has general corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe has general corrosion
Fail135,140 miles (+432)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,140 miles
- Test number
- 553092535694
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill has general corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe has general corrosion
Pass134,708 miles (+230)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,708 miles
- Test number
- 527823346556
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill has general corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe has general corrosion
Pass134,478 miles (+1,333)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 134,478 miles
- Test number
- 246382814381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,145 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 133,145 miles
- Test number
- 176488615228
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill gas general corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake has low effort
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion
Fail133,144 miles (+1,203)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,144 miles
- Test number
- 680800168973
- MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill gas general corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake has low effort
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion
Pass131,941 miles (+1,229)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 131,941 miles
- Test number
- 552511041422
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front driving lamp broken
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has condensation
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySills corroded
Pass130,712 miles (+1,847)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 130,712 miles
- Test number
- 303792565253
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn unevenly on edges
- AdvisorySills slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight roughness in rear wheelbearings
Pass128,865 miles (+1,777)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 128,865 miles
- Test number
- 846800010586
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp has condensation-poor beam image
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass127,088 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 127,088 miles
- Test number
- 384690930651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,330 miles (+1,288)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 125,330 miles
- Test number
- 929457604318
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteFront anti roll bar link bushes worn
- NoteO/s h/lamp poor image-condensation in lamp
Pass124,042 miles (+1,751)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 124,042 miles
- Test number
- 747117693214
- NotePoor headlamp beam image o/s-condensation in lamp
Pass122,291 miles (+2,017)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 122,291 miles
- Test number
- 368672912356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass120,274 miles (+3,051)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 120,274 miles
- Test number
- 939943181276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear inner side light not working
Pass117,223 miles9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 117,223 miles
- Test number
- 991013310360
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut on outer wall but not reaching cord
Fail117,223 miles (+4,365)1 failure9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,223 miles
- Test number
- 630603310330
- FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear inner side light not working
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut on outer wall but not reaching cord
Pass112,858 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 112,858 miles
- Test number
- 143778320007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,844 miles (+5,849)2 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,844 miles
- Test number
- 352199110030
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass106,995 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 106,995 miles
- Test number
- 362393219040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,993 miles (+5,818)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,993 miles
- Test number
- 220272519062
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteOffside front rack plunge has slight play
- NoteOffside front tyre cracking
Pass101,175 miles (+5,795)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 101,175 miles
- Test number
- 151824218415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,380 miles (+7,649)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 95,380 miles
- Test number
- 803059316320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,731 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 87,731 miles
- Test number
- 811005935332
- 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)
Questions about P236 BPH
- Does P236 BPH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P236 BPH expired on 1 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P236 BPH?
- The MOT on P236 BPH expired on 1 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P236 BPH done?
- P236 BPH was recorded at 135,681 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 2,694 miles a year.
- Has P236 BPH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P236 BPH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on P236 BPH 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 P236 BPH find?
- P236 BPH passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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