BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc
P261 GDVMOT history
P261 GDV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 234,792 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 234,792 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,669 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P261 GDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P261 GDV was last recorded at 234,792 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 101,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,030 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 101,762 miles
- Average per year
- 9,669 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 234,792 miles
- 2025 – 133,030 miles
- 2021 – 131,977 miles
- 2020 – 129,959 miles
- 2019 – 126,609 miles
- 2018 – 122,699 miles
- 2017 – 108,335 miles
- 2016 – 93,760 miles
- 2014 – 90,211 miles
- 2013 – 86,228 miles
- 2012 – 81,660 miles
- 2011 – 75,896 miles
- 2010 – 70,060 miles
- 2009 – 60,908 miles
- 2008 – 52,613 miles
- 2007 – 44,670 miles
- 2006 – 42,004 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass234,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass234,792 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 234,792 miles
- Test number
- 583434406263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail234,792 miles (+101,762)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,792 miles
- Test number
- 273612586855
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,030 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 133,030 miles
- Test number
- 126810431343
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
Fail133,029 miles (+1,052)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,029 miles
- Test number
- 740277076253
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
Pass131,977 miles (+2,018)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 131,977 miles
- Test number
- 504703388817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,959 miles (+3,350)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 129,959 miles
- Test number
- 460085257856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,609 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,609 miles
- Test number
- 836496022952
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play movement in rubber mounting for ball joint ( Note. the other side arm has a fixed ball joint - Should not fit one of each type) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,609 miles (+3,910)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,609 miles
- Test number
- 144799194411
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side negligible reading (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play movement in rubber mounting for ball joint ( Note. the other side arm has a fixed ball joint - Should not fit one of each type) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,699 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 122,699 miles
- Test number
- 287131038197
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter damp with fluid (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise : park brake imbalance at offside rear
Fail122,698 miles (+14,363)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,698 miles
- Test number
- 119911712745
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter damp with fluid (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise : park brake imbalance at offside rear
Pass108,335 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 108,335 miles
- Test number
- 778057176817
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edgewear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail108,335 miles (+14,575)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,335 miles
- Test number
- 531504370550
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edgewear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edgewear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass93,760 miles (+3,549)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 93,760 miles
- Test number
- 496148860970
- AdvisoryFront tyres edge wear & perished.
- 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)
Pass90,211 miles (+3,983)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 90,211 miles
- Test number
- 499144794023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,228 miles (+4,568)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 86,228 miles
- Test number
- 927744913149
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDamage t0 side wall n/s/f tyre
Pass81,660 miles (+5,764)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 81,660 miles
- Test number
- 748078812148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,896 miles (+5,836)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 75,896 miles
- Test number
- 225311611491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,060 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,060 miles
- Test number
- 210092610182
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass70,060 miles (+9,152)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 70,060 miles
- Test number
- 894352310180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,908 miles (+8,295)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 60,908 miles
- Test number
- 354723619196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,613 miles (+7,943)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 52,613 miles
- Test number
- 173970528156
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass44,670 miles (+2,666)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 44,670 miles
- Test number
- 134814517192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 42,004 miles
- Test number
- 654111116150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P261 GDV
- Does P261 GDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P261 GDV is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P261 GDV?
- The MOT on P261 GDV is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P261 GDV done?
- P261 GDV was recorded at 234,792 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 9,669 miles a year.
- Has P261 GDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P261 GDV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on P261 GDV 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 P261 GDV find?
- P261 GDV passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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