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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

P39 BPDMOT history

P39 BPD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.

P39 BPD silver 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 1 Jul 2025
Mileage
130,872 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P39 BPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
27 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P39 BPD was last recorded at 130,872 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2008: 29,267 miles, lower than 83,114 miles on 2 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,871 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,872 miles
  • 2023 – 130,571 miles
  • 2021 – 130,504 miles
  • 2016 – 130,490 miles
  • 2015 – 130,251 miles
  • 2014 – 126,594 miles
  • 2013 – 119,975 miles
  • 2012 – 114,398 miles
  • 2011 – 105,522 miles
  • 2010 – 94,326 miles
  • 2009 – 87,533 miles
  • 2008 – 29,267 miles
  • 2007 – 83,114 miles
  • 2006 – 81,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,872 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll link bushes splittingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front floor panels corroded and weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Both front tyres just starting t wear edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust heatshields damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,872 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,872 miles
    Test number
    429560524649
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll link bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor panels corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Fail130,871 miles (+300)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,871 miles
    Test number
    499927680929
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll link bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor panels corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 2mm + worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass130,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,571 miles
    Test number
    993184699330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,571 miles (+67)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,571 miles
    Test number
    103626697596
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,504 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,504 miles
    Test number
    877460653017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,490 miles (+239)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,490 miles
    Test number
    591572131837
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake binds slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass130,251 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,251 miles
    Test number
    695126027673
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres just starting t wear edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields damaged
    • AdvisoryGeneral minor oil leaks
    • AdvisoryMil lamp stays on gradually from cold
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear discs poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight bind on N/S/F brake

  8. Fail130,251 miles (+3,657)5 failures2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,251 miles
    Test number
    600171315266
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres just starting t wear edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields damaged
    • AdvisoryGeneral minor oil leaks
    • AdvisoryMil lamp stays on gradually from cold
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear discs poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight bind on N/S/F brake

  9. Pass126,594 miles (+6,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    126,594 miles
    Test number
    478174704248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass119,975 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,975 miles
    Test number
    409347493157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers piston rods heavily corroded near upper attatchment. advise both replaced.
    • NoteShallow cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

  11. Fail119,975 miles (+5,577)2 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,975 miles
    Test number
    656617693188
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers piston rods heavily corroded near upper attatchment. advise both replaced.
    • NoteShallow cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

  12. Pass114,398 miles (+8,876)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,398 miles
    Test number
    135469502294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust not fully supported

  13. Pass105,522 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    105,522 miles
    Test number
    578914221283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,026 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,026 miles
    Test number
    156124551462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,326 miles
    Test number
    390010170012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,326 miles (+6,793)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,326 miles
    Test number
    520608660056
    • DangerousBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass87,533 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    484593979046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRadiator slight sweat at nearside lower corner

  18. Fail87,533 miles (+58,266)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    803781279081
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure
    • NoteRadiator slight sweat at nearside lower corner

  19. Pass29,267 miles (-53,847)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    760461928014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,114 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    934293437020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    172273536419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,175 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    891382636082
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about P39 BPD

Does P39 BPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P39 BPD expired on 1 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P39 BPD?
The MOT on P39 BPD expired on 1 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P39 BPD done?
P39 BPD was recorded at 130,872 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has P39 BPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P39 BPD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on P39 BPD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P39 BPD find?
P39 BPD passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: both front anti roll link bushes splitting; both front floor panels corroded and weak; underside of vehicle corroded.

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