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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P24 DPHMOT history

P24 DPH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 201,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

P24 DPH silver 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 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
201,815 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 DPH
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
13 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P24 DPH was last recorded at 201,815 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,555 miles · 30 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
1,260 miles
Average per year
5,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,815 miles
  • 2017 – 200,555 miles
  • 2016 – 194,991 miles
  • 2015 – 184,155 miles
  • 2014 – 169,062 miles
  • 2013 – 155,470 miles
  • 2012 – 143,892 miles
  • 2011 – 132,288 miles
  • 2010 – 129,729 miles
  • 2009 – 126,240 miles
  • 2008 – 122,128 miles
  • 2007 – 111,662 miles
  • 2006 – 95,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,815 miles
  • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass201,815 miles (+1,260)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    201,815 miles
    Test number
    537075645563
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass200,555 miles (+5,564)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    200,555 miles
    Test number
    142525652644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  3. Pass194,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    194,991 miles
    Test number
    972098394586
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  4. Fail194,991 miles (+10,836)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,991 miles
    Test number
    649884161722
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  5. Pass184,155 miles (+15,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    184,155 miles
    Test number
    366709765157
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass169,062 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    169,062 miles
    Test number
    819077474148
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket missing

  7. Fail169,061 miles (+13,591)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,061 miles
    Test number
    246817274104
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket missing

  8. Pass155,470 miles (+11,578)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    155,470 miles
    Test number
    408838173149
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass143,892 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    143,892 miles
    Test number
    218477472439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteForn ball joints slight play
    • NoteFront arb links poor condition
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust joint blow
    • NoteRear exhaust poorcondition

  10. Fail143,892 miles (+11,604)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,892 miles
    Test number
    606297472146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteForn ball joints slight play
    • NoteFront arb links poor condition
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust joint blow
    • NoteRear exhaust poorcondition

  11. Pass132,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    132,288 miles
    Test number
    906059521160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,288 miles (+2,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,288 miles
    Test number
    687649501109
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass129,729 miles (+3,489)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    129,729 miles
    Test number
    111853160084
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Pass126,240 miles (+4,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    126,240 miles
    Test number
    592852369089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass122,128 miles (+10,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    122,128 miles
    Test number
    944637458079
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass111,662 miles (+15,771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    111,662 miles
    Test number
    802028557038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    95,891 miles
    Test number
    800288156026
    • 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 P24 DPH

Does P24 DPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P24 DPH is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P24 DPH?
The MOT on P24 DPH is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P24 DPH done?
P24 DPH was recorded at 201,815 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,299 miles a year.
Has P24 DPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 DPH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on P24 DPH 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 DPH find?
P24 DPH passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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