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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

P24 FFEMOT history

P24 FFE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

P24 FFE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
110,742 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 FFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P24 FFE was last recorded at 110,742 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,700 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,042 miles
Average per year
4,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,742 miles
  • 2025 – 107,700 miles
  • 2024 – 104,740 miles
  • 2023 – 104,724 miles
  • 2022 – 103,479 miles
  • 2021 – 98,412 miles
  • 2020 – 98,359 miles
  • 2019 – 92,845 miles
  • 2018 – 89,544 miles
  • 2017 – 85,428 miles
  • 2016 – 78,720 miles
  • 2015 – 78,705 miles
  • 2014 – 66,450 miles
  • 2013 – 54,800 miles
  • 2012 – 52,293 miles
  • 2011 – 47,743 miles
  • 2010 – 44,155 miles
  • 2009 – 39,614 miles
  • 2008 – 29,643 miles
  • 2007 – 23,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,742 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear battery box corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,742 miles (+3,042)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,742 miles
    Test number
    951761304556
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear battery box corroded

  2. Pass107,700 miles (+2,960)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,700 miles
    Test number
    157141581472
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,740 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,740 miles
    Test number
    402917748527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail104,724 miles (+1,245)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,724 miles
    Test number
    297819488110
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe that connects to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Pipe that connects to brake hose - Hose is also insecure as bracket is detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  5. Pass103,479 miles (+5,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,479 miles
    Test number
    691346778218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass98,412 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    864454007462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail98,405 miles (+46)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,405 miles
    Test number
    355735054641
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass98,359 miles (+5,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,359 miles
    Test number
    105625088580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and boot perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass92,845 miles (+23)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    746620239807
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail92,822 miles (+3,278)2 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,822 miles
    Test number
    974521642741
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,544 miles (+4,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,544 miles
    Test number
    264153239007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass85,428 miles (+6,708)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    133973465658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass78,720 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    496706283289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail78,705 miles (+3,843)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    838671860225
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leaks

  15. Pass74,862 miles (+8,412)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,862 miles
    Test number
    126457075490
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass66,450 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,450 miles
    Test number
    165240754091
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail66,450 miles (+11,650)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,450 miles
    Test number
    767199744028
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass54,800 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,800 miles
    Test number
    837208423030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,293 miles (+4,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,293 miles
    Test number
    767498632084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,743 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,743 miles
    Test number
    446144931060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,711 miles (+3,556)3 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    466881131068
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass44,155 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    860811840073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,614 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,614 miles
    Test number
    810951829096
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass39,614 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,614 miles
    Test number
    890551729079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,643 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,643 miles
    Test number
    851445248056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,569 miles
    Test number
    590408807218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,569 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,569 miles
    Test number
    724058307291
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about P24 FFE

Does P24 FFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P24 FFE expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P24 FFE?
The MOT on P24 FFE expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P24 FFE done?
P24 FFE was recorded at 110,742 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,718 miles a year.
Has P24 FFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 FFE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on P24 FFE 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 FFE find?
P24 FFE failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; brake pad(s) wearing thin front; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play, and 3 more.

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