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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

P24 USYMOT history

P24 USY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

P24 USY blue 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 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
111,099 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 USY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P24 USY was last recorded at 111,099 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 5,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,006 miles · 21 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,093 miles
Average per year
3,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,099 miles
  • 2024 – 106,006 miles
  • 2023 – 103,595 miles
  • 2021 – 102,772 miles
  • 2020 – 98,605 miles
  • 2019 – 96,347 miles
  • 2018 – 93,648 miles
  • 2017 – 89,987 miles
  • 2016 – 85,591 miles
  • 2015 – 77,537 miles
  • 2014 – 68,555 miles
  • 2013 – 58,293 miles
  • 2012 – 52,862 miles
  • 2011 – 49,076 miles
  • 2010 – 47,620 miles
  • 2009 – 46,485 miles
  • 2008 – 45,021 miles
  • 2007 – 42,575 miles
  • 2006 – 39,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,099 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,099 miles (+5,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    345916737876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass106,006 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,006 miles
    Test number
    154344902507
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  3. Fail106,001 miles (+11)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,001 miles
    Test number
    321268180540
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,990 miles (+2,395)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,990 miles
    Test number
    782068453289
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    970619591296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,595 miles (+823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    552386664755
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass102,772 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    161347086657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,605 miles (+2,258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,605 miles
    Test number
    146423167231
    • 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass96,347 miles (+2,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,347 miles
    Test number
    878811673199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,648 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,648 miles
    Test number
    157052128276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,987 miles
    Test number
    181713975369
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail89,987 miles (+4,396)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,987 miles
    Test number
    817679839323
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass85,591 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,591 miles
    Test number
    764144762159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail85,574 miles (+8,037)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    517131893662
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,537 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,537 miles
    Test number
    916953035269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,555 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    147999544213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,549 miles (+10,256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,549 miles
    Test number
    169776444282
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  18. Pass58,293 miles (+5,431)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,293 miles
    Test number
    887151843360
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass52,862 miles (+3,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,862 miles
    Test number
    798209922383
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,076 miles
    Test number
    318429121355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,076 miles (+1,456)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,076 miles
    Test number
    566449121387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass47,620 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    581793230374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,485 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    252417829385
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  24. Pass46,485 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    830387629389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,021 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,021 miles
    Test number
    204130938305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,575 miles (+2,665)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,575 miles
    Test number
    694144337391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate not displaying outlet or postcode - rear number plate not displaying outlet
    • NoteNearside front inner wing shield insecure

  27. Pass39,910 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,910 miles
    Test number
    944419226322
    • Note21% inbalance accross front brakes
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about P24 USY

Does P24 USY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P24 USY expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P24 USY?
The MOT on P24 USY expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P24 USY done?
P24 USY was recorded at 111,099 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 3,779 miles a year.
Has P24 USY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 USY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on P24 USY 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 USY find?
P24 USY passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, and 1 more.

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