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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P339 PLWMOT history

P339 PLW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2024.

P339 PLW 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 9 Jun 2025
Mileage
169,152 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P339 PLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P339 PLW was last recorded at 169,152 miles on 10 Jun 2024, 13,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,245 miles · 3 May 2018
Between the last two tests
13,907 miles
Average per year
5,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,152 miles
  • 2018 – 155,245 miles
  • 2017 – 143,251 miles
  • 2016 – 141,759 miles
  • 2015 – 133,592 miles
  • 2014 – 129,772 miles
  • 2013 – 125,552 miles
  • 2012 – 119,850 miles
  • 2011 – 115,027 miles
  • 2010 – 108,155 miles
  • 2009 – 100,290 miles
  • 2008 – 93,006 miles
  • 2007 – 85,865 miles
  • 2006 – 74,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,152 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,152 miles (+13,907)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    169,152 miles
    Test number
    748637788523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,245 miles (+11,994)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,245 miles
    Test number
    725711408919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,251 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,251 miles
    Test number
    289806234123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,248 miles (+1,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,248 miles
    Test number
    625718819131
    • FailureStop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

  5. Pass141,759 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    141,759 miles
    Test number
    681683809131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,688 miles (+8,096)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,688 miles
    Test number
    923103095781
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Pass133,592 miles (+3,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,592 miles
    Test number
    745195205114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass129,772 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    129,772 miles
    Test number
    625925684078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,552 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    125,552 miles
    Test number
    628222803117
    • NoteNear side rear lamp slightly dim

  10. Fail125,547 miles (+5,697)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,547 miles
    Test number
    656580903118
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear lamp slightly dim

  11. Pass119,850 miles (+4,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,850 miles
    Test number
    538734212155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass115,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,027 miles
    Test number
    488801431047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,027 miles (+4)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,027 miles
    Test number
    586971531034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Fail115,023 miles (+6,868)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,023 miles
    Test number
    679158521062
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCenter rear exhaust heat sheild broken off fixings

  15. Pass108,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    783617920094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,146 miles (+7,856)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,146 miles
    Test number
    121757420067
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass100,290 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    100,290 miles
    Test number
    110436039409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild center rear broken away

  18. Fail100,286 miles (+7,280)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,286 miles
    Test number
    630365139055
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild center rear broken away

  19. Pass93,006 miles (+7,141)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,006 miles
    Test number
    632058438098
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing slightly
    • NoteNearside front tyre on leagal limit on outer edge (1.6mm) and close to limit on inner edge (2.0mm)
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe into rubber hose corroded slightly
    • NoteVarious small chips to front screen

  20. Pass85,865 miles (+11,520)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    85,865 miles
    Test number
    580044547025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    970571146080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P339 PLW

Does P339 PLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P339 PLW expired on 9 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P339 PLW?
The MOT on P339 PLW expired on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P339 PLW done?
P339 PLW was recorded at 169,152 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2024, an average of 5,172 miles a year.
Has P339 PLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P339 PLW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on P339 PLW 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 P339 PLW find?
P339 PLW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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