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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P236 OFMMOT history

P236 OFM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 77,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

P236 OFM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,415 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P236 OFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P236 OFM was last recorded at 77,415 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 8,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,549 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,866 miles
Average per year
2,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,415 miles
  • 2024 – 68,549 miles
  • 2023 – 67,687 miles
  • 2022 – 67,407 miles
  • 2021 – 64,882 miles
  • 2016 – 64,772 miles
  • 2015 – 63,577 miles
  • 2014 – 57,630 miles
  • 2013 – 54,811 miles
  • 2012 – 52,030 miles
  • 2011 – 49,648 miles
  • 2010 – 45,561 miles
  • 2009 – 40,168 miles
  • 2008 – 36,236 miles
  • 2007 – 31,930 miles
  • 2006 – 28,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,415 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,415 miles (+8,866)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    371622640632
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass68,549 miles (+862)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,549 miles
    Test number
    572794274797
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))

  3. Pass67,687 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,687 miles
    Test number
    204261091171
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed.

  4. Fail67,687 miles (+280)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,687 miles
    Test number
    699703329644
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed.

  5. Pass67,407 miles (+2,525)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    571500358686
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,882 miles (+110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,882 miles
    Test number
    556633014218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion within prescribed areas of suspension components under vehicle

  7. Pass64,772 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    415582068078
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail64,772 miles (+1,195)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    563684955168
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass63,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    126510405152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,577 miles (+5,947)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    385797795033
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass57,630 miles (+2,819)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    887708194099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/S and N/S front tyres perrished.
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass54,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,811 miles
    Test number
    629092803173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail54,811 miles (+2,781)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,811 miles
    Test number
    836809393078
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass52,030 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    997391302177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,648 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    595425971014
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass49,648 miles (+4,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    655025871043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail45,561 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,561 miles
    Test number
    241372780059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass45,561 miles (+5,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,561 miles
    Test number
    803322580010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass40,168 miles (+3,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    780073889077
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass36,236 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,236 miles
    Test number
    132860208130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,930 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,930 miles
    Test number
    832001477059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    111363776465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P236 OFM

Does P236 OFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P236 OFM is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P236 OFM?
The MOT on P236 OFM is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P236 OFM done?
P236 OFM was recorded at 77,415 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 2,501 miles a year.
Has P236 OFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P236 OFM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on P236 OFM 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 OFM find?
P236 OFM passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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