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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P331 OFMMOT history

P331 OFM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2021.

P331 OFM green 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 19 Nov 2022
Mileage
169,389 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 OFM
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
18 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 OFM was last recorded at 169,389 miles on 20 Nov 2021, 7,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,379 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,010 miles
Average per year
3,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 169,389 miles
  • 2019 – 160,373 miles
  • 2018 – 157,341 miles
  • 2017 – 153,933 miles
  • 2016 – 151,380 miles
  • 2015 – 149,786 miles
  • 2014 – 147,858 miles
  • 2013 – 146,854 miles
  • 2012 – 144,311 miles
  • 2011 – 141,401 miles
  • 2010 – 139,245 miles
  • 2009 – 135,611 miles
  • 2008 – 135,024 miles
  • 2007 – 124,825 miles
  • 2006 – 115,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,389 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion to suspension and braking components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,389 miles (+7,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,389 miles
    Test number
    265657291609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail162,379 miles (+563)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,379 miles
    Test number
    567488526470
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass161,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,816 miles
    Test number
    805452494012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail161,816 miles (+1,443)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,816 miles
    Test number
    535096409113
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,373 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,373 miles
    Test number
    997405877707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,341 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    157,341 miles
    Test number
    720584637356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,291 miles
    Test number
    124402264191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,291 miles (+2,358)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,291 miles
    Test number
    935872744076
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass153,933 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    153,933 miles
    Test number
    902808468599
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension and braking components

  10. Fail153,917 miles (+2,537)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,917 miles
    Test number
    857768335497
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension and braking components

  11. Pass151,380 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    151,380 miles
    Test number
    879284225502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,786 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    149,786 miles
    Test number
    235100075438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail149,761 miles (+1,903)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,761 miles
    Test number
    625752635157
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass147,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    147,858 miles
    Test number
    989676554164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,858 miles (+1,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,858 miles
    Test number
    907996854108
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass146,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    146,854 miles
    Test number
    456740753117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail146,854 miles (+2,543)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,854 miles
    Test number
    295629143490
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  18. Pass144,311 miles (+2,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    144,311 miles
    Test number
    249138852141
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s/f floor

  19. Pass141,401 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    141,401 miles
    Test number
    307355071153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass139,245 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    139,245 miles
    Test number
    624596060121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass135,611 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    135,611 miles
    Test number
    272800999138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass135,024 miles (+10,199)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    135,024 miles
    Test number
    643816688116
    • NoteCracks in windscreen
    • NoteFront and rear no-plates stained

  23. Pass124,825 miles (+9,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    124,825 miles
    Test number
    534646587169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass115,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    962196586192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Fail115,522 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    313256186106
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about P331 OFM

Does P331 OFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P331 OFM expired on 19 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P331 OFM?
The MOT on P331 OFM expired on 19 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P331 OFM done?
P331 OFM was recorded at 169,389 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2021, an average of 3,503 miles a year.
Has P331 OFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 OFM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on P331 OFM 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 P331 OFM find?
P331 OFM passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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