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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P302 POWMOT history

P302 POW is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

P302 POW green 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
111,432 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P302 POW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P302 POW was last recorded at 111,432 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,961 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,471 miles
Average per year
2,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,432 miles
  • 2025 – 109,961 miles
  • 2016 – 109,864 miles
  • 2015 – 107,631 miles
  • 2014 – 106,131 miles
  • 2013 – 106,028 miles
  • 2012 – 97,069 miles
  • 2011 – 89,572 miles
  • 2010 – 81,326 miles
  • 2009 – 78,617 miles
  • 2008 – 71,959 miles
  • 2007 – 69,761 miles
  • 2006 – 66,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Covers on both outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,432 miles (+1,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    111,432 miles
    Test number
    405519111717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,961 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,961 miles
    Test number
    201876345893
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail109,961 miles (+97)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,961 miles
    Test number
    773488106084
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass109,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,864 miles
    Test number
    604505563501
    • AdvisoryCovers on both outer sills

  5. Fail109,864 miles (+2,233)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,864 miles
    Test number
    140109373389
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ball joint housing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers on both outer sills

  6. Pass107,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    367692205459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail107,631 miles (+1,500)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    379971405216
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre very poor inner

  8. Pass106,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,131 miles
    Test number
    889426994171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail106,131 miles (+103)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,131 miles
    Test number
    926626194133
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass106,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    579046693157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail106,028 miles (+8,959)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    445066393181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass97,069 miles (+7,497)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    696182492157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,572 miles
    Test number
    625496801205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail89,572 miles (+8,246)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,572 miles
    Test number
    496041901257
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass81,326 miles (+2,709)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,326 miles
    Test number
    743327260055
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside headlight
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded border line for pass
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded border line for pass
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded bordeer line for pass
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded border line for pass
    • NoteOil leak from power steering pump
    • NoteOil leak from power steering reservoir

  16. Pass78,617 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,617 miles
    Test number
    194381469449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,959 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,959 miles
    Test number
    161114868028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,761 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,761 miles
    Test number
    654815667073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    242984856019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P302 POW

Does P302 POW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P302 POW is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P302 POW?
The MOT on P302 POW is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P302 POW done?
P302 POW was recorded at 111,432 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
Has P302 POW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P302 POW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on P302 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 P302 POW find?
P302 POW passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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