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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc

P4 OTTMOT history

P4 OTT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

P4 OTT silver 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 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,010 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P4 OTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P4 OTT was last recorded at 69,010 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 3,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2022: 54,243 miles, lower than 61,923 miles on 30 Jan 2021.

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
65,378 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,632 miles
Average per year
4,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,010 miles
  • 2025 – 65,378 miles
  • 2024 – 62,299 miles
  • 2023 – 58,365 miles
  • 2022 – 54,243 miles
  • 2021 – 61,923 miles
  • 2019 – 47,647 miles
  • 2018 – 45,233 miles
  • 2017 – 42,234 miles
  • 2016 – 37,042 miles
  • 2015 – 30,836 miles
  • 2014 – 24,537 miles
  • 2013 – 18,792 miles
  • 2012 – 13,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,010 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,010 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,010 miles
    Test number
    663437447477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,378 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    142195879848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,299 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,299 miles
    Test number
    809530338263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    504099648632
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail58,365 miles (+4,122)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    355991347954
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,243 miles (-7,680)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,243 miles
    Test number
    749632492318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,923 miles
    Test number
    405118483356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,923 miles (+14,276)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,923 miles
    Test number
    222380298877
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both ns/os (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass47,647 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,647 miles
    Test number
    415236469813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,233 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,233 miles
    Test number
    472418357007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,234 miles
    Test number
    310545483584
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail42,234 miles (+5,192)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,234 miles
    Test number
    189586380059
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass37,042 miles (+6,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    332689820579
    • AdvisoryCentre unable to check under vehicle components due to full length covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass30,836 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    247503985090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,537 miles (+5,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,537 miles
    Test number
    135653284414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail18,792 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,792 miles
    Test number
    159013093010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass18,792 miles (+5,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,792 miles
    Test number
    486683293069
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass13,437 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,437 miles
    Test number
    986886672004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,431 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,431 miles
    Test number
    445264872084
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Questions about P4 OTT

Does P4 OTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P4 OTT is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P4 OTT?
The MOT on P4 OTT is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P4 OTT done?
P4 OTT was recorded at 69,010 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
Has P4 OTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P4 OTT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on P4 OTT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P4 OTT find?
P4 OTT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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