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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P24 ABVMOT history

P24 ABV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 186,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

P24 ABV 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 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
186,463 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P24 ABV was last recorded at 186,463 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 2,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,318 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,145 miles
Average per year
6,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,463 miles
  • 2021 – 184,318 miles
  • 2015 – 134,276 miles
  • 2014 – 132,833 miles
  • 2013 – 128,883 miles
  • 2012 – 123,589 miles
  • 2011 – 119,657 miles
  • 2010 – 116,013 miles
  • 2009 – 112,025 miles
  • 2008 – 103,500 miles
  • 2007 – 96,418 miles
  • 2006 – 91,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,463 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,463 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    186,463 miles
    Test number
    472794374519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,318 miles (+50,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    184,318 miles
    Test number
    675824225579
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion

  3. Fail134,276 miles (+1,443)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,276 miles
    Test number
    256500845155
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked, not exposing the cords.
    • NoteCut in N/S/F tyre sidewall, not exposing the cords.
    • NoteOil leak

  4. Pass132,833 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,833 miles
    Test number
    425663344122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,828 miles (+3,945)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,828 miles
    Test number
    929046524179
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass128,883 miles (+5,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    886773823156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  7. Pass123,589 miles (+3,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,589 miles
    Test number
    958893322195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass119,657 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    119,657 miles
    Test number
    495067851162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,013 miles
    Test number
    760465440176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,013 miles (+3,988)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,013 miles
    Test number
    321431640178
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect the lower portions of the rear coil springs

  11. Pass112,025 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    112,025 miles
    Test number
    192319159149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,020 miles (+8,520)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    400086059167
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront foglight broken

  13. Pass103,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    660238358115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,500 miles (+7,082)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    921027258152
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • NoteFront lower bodytrim damaged & slightly displaced
    • NoteOffside front foglight damaged

  15. Pass96,418 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    96,418 miles
    Test number
    113738557145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,645 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    91,645 miles
    Test number
    774749666291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,432 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,432 miles
    Test number
    674113166247
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about P24 ABV

Does P24 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P24 ABV expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P24 ABV?
The MOT on P24 ABV expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P24 ABV done?
P24 ABV was recorded at 186,463 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 6,151 miles a year.
Has P24 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 ABV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2015.
Has the mileage on P24 ABV 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 P24 ABV find?
P24 ABV passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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