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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P302 HJMMOT history

P302 HJM is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

P302 HJM red 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,411 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P302 HJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P302 HJM was last recorded at 136,411 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,981 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
430 miles
Average per year
2,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,411 miles
  • 2023 – 135,981 miles
  • 2022 – 135,353 miles
  • 2020 – 134,580 miles
  • 2019 – 132,339 miles
  • 2018 – 129,951 miles
  • 2017 – 127,423 miles
  • 2015 – 126,933 miles
  • 2014 – 126,414 miles
  • 2013 – 125,567 miles
  • 2011 – 124,648 miles
  • 2010 – 121,160 miles
  • 2009 – 117,672 miles
  • 2008 – 110,472 miles
  • 2007 – 97,132 miles
  • 2006 – 84,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,411 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,411 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,411 miles
    Test number
    5059650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,981 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,981 miles
    Test number
    2469298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,353 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,353 miles
    Test number
    966396351345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,580 miles
    Test number
    790084764821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,580 miles (+2,241)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,580 miles
    Test number
    863852814641
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass132,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,339 miles
    Test number
    618762241346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,339 miles (+2,388)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,339 miles
    Test number
    363171174049
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass129,951 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,951 miles
    Test number
    543243082494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,423 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,423 miles
    Test number
    468477039390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,284 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,284 miles
    Test number
    652011726875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,933 miles (+519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,933 miles
    Test number
    971658885122
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass126,414 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    126,414 miles
    Test number
    537684204232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,567 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    469609643126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail125,562 miles (+914)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,562 miles
    Test number
    456649643151
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass124,648 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    124,648 miles
    Test number
    238212981011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail124,646 miles (+3,486)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,646 miles
    Test number
    629867371014
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass121,160 miles (+3,488)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    343487110199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f brake slight binding
  18. Pass117,672 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    117,672 miles
    Test number
    104996189023
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  19. Fail117,663 miles (+7,191)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,663 miles
    Test number
    940865789006
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass110,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    110,472 miles
    Test number
    662066258003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,463 miles (+13,331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,463 miles
    Test number
    630436258098
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass97,132 miles (+12,609)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    97,132 miles
    Test number
    113168737085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,523 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    84,523 miles
    Test number
    234628246047
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads low.

Questions about P302 HJM

Does P302 HJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P302 HJM is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P302 HJM?
The MOT on P302 HJM is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P302 HJM done?
P302 HJM was recorded at 136,411 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,617 miles a year.
Has P302 HJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P302 HJM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on P302 HJM 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 P302 HJM find?
P302 HJM passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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