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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P39 HTFMOT history

P39 HTF is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

P39 HTF 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 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
168,279 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P39 HTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P39 HTF was last recorded at 168,279 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 3,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2012: 112,969 miles, lower than 112,987 miles on 7 Nov 2012.
  • 30 Jan 2020: 149,833 miles, lower than 155,066 miles on 18 Jan 2019.

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
165,000 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,279 miles
Average per year
3,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,279 miles
  • 2023 – 165,000 miles
  • 2022 – 158,859 miles
  • 2021 – 154,920 miles
  • 2020 – 149,834 miles
  • 2019 – 155,066 miles
  • 2018 – 134,137 miles
  • 2017 – 124,245 miles
  • 2015 – 120,624 miles
  • 2014 – 118,553 miles
  • 2013 – 115,890 miles
  • 2012 – 112,969 miles
  • 2011 – 110,631 miles
  • 2010 – 108,590 miles
  • 2009 – 106,999 miles
  • 2008 – 105,588 miles
  • 2007 – 104,488 miles
  • 2006 – 102,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,279 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear veiw mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,279 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,279 miles
    Test number
    748581254792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,000 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,000 miles
    Test number
    620913516513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,859 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,859 miles
    Test number
    387393836613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    154,920 miles
    Test number
    334965202026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,920 miles (+5,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,920 miles
    Test number
    827258189770
    • Repaired at testExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass149,834 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    149,834 miles
    Test number
    887836023140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear veiw mirror missing

  7. Fail149,833 miles (-5,233)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,833 miles
    Test number
    208343120173
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaing spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also exessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear veiw mirror missing

  8. Pass155,066 miles (+20,929)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,066 miles
    Test number
    993595576624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,137 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,137 miles
    Test number
    494067422363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,133 miles (+9,888)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,133 miles
    Test number
    707985241355
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass124,245 miles (+3,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,245 miles
    Test number
    923851132572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass120,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,624 miles
    Test number
    804143736123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService due ?

  13. Fail120,624 miles (+2,071)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,624 miles
    Test number
    828163709741
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService due ?

  14. Pass118,553 miles (+2,663)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,553 miles
    Test number
    299784014334
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBack box casing deteriotated
    • NoteSeervice due

  15. Pass115,890 miles (+2,921)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,890 miles
    Test number
    679007513327
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBack box casing deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust rattle -clamp snapped

  16. Pass112,969 miles (-18)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,969 miles
    Test number
    825870022316
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWipers poor

  17. Fail112,987 miles (+2,356)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,987 miles
    Test number
    496912912492
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWipers poor

  18. Fail110,631 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,631 miles
    Test number
    246093421308
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  19. Pass110,631 miles (+2,041)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    110,631 miles
    Test number
    626143221324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  20. Pass108,590 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,590 miles
    Test number
    464579520307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,999 miles (+1,411)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    241439109355
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHigh level brake light will need attention.
    • NoteNear side rear shock absorber cover insecure.

  22. Pass105,588 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    105,588 miles
    Test number
    812101668175
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass104,488 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    104,488 miles
    Test number
    124104337241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,991 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,991 miles
    Test number
    504443126111
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass102,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    102,991 miles
    Test number
    984273426135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P39 HTF

Does P39 HTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P39 HTF expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P39 HTF?
The MOT on P39 HTF expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P39 HTF done?
P39 HTF was recorded at 168,279 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 3,663 miles a year.
Has P39 HTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P39 HTF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on P39 HTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P39 HTF find?
P39 HTF passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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