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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P24 POWMOT history

P24 POW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 169,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

P24 POW black 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 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,430 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 POW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P24 POW was last recorded at 169,430 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 2,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,592 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,838 miles
Average per year
4,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,430 miles
  • 2024 – 166,592 miles
  • 2023 – 160,699 miles
  • 2019 – 153,602 miles
  • 2016 – 150,090 miles
  • 2015 – 137,675 miles
  • 2013 – 133,567 miles
  • 2012 – 120,386 miles
  • 2011 – 115,758 miles
  • 2010 – 108,988 miles
  • 2009 – 101,835 miles
  • 2008 – 92,690 miles
  • 2007 – 82,027 miles
  • 2006 – 73,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,430 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion.
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,430 miles (+2,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,430 miles
    Test number
    523785708414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,592 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,592 miles
    Test number
    764707009754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,699 miles (+7,097)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,699 miles
    Test number
    254514330274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,602 miles (+3,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,602 miles
    Test number
    746161421497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing rusted
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface rust

  5. Pass150,090 miles (+12,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    150,090 miles
    Test number
    305867260391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass137,675 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,675 miles
    Test number
    228146195196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,567 miles (+91)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,567 miles
    Test number
    256769113130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator light on

  8. Fail133,476 miles (+14)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,476 miles
    Test number
    618026313167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator light on

  9. Fail133,462 miles (+13,076)3 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    595571683074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator lamp on

  10. Pass120,386 miles (+4,628)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,386 miles
    Test number
    926727572092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass115,758 miles (+88)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,758 miles
    Test number
    975158671090
    • NoteRfrs as per mot 597714461073

  12. Fail115,670 miles (+6,682)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,670 miles
    Test number
    597714461073
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes covered in grease and couldnt be fully inspected
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  13. Pass108,988 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,988 miles
    Test number
    520515710035
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail108,988 miles (+7,153)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,988 miles
    Test number
    161253610061
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass101,835 miles (+9,145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    270810529004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,690 miles (+10,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    92,690 miles
    Test number
    884408018072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass82,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    132987617444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,027 miles (+8,029)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    202806517058
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass73,998 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    184793426402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,891 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,891 miles
    Test number
    390549216094
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 POW

Does P24 POW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P24 POW is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P24 POW?
The MOT on P24 POW is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P24 POW done?
P24 POW was recorded at 169,430 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 4,623 miles a year.
Has P24 POW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 POW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on P24 POW 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 POW find?
P24 POW passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside.; general under-body corrosion.; rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside..

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