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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P73 ASBMOT history

P73 ASB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

P73 ASB green 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 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,747 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 ASB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 ASB was last recorded at 118,747 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2018: 96,463 miles, lower than 160,201 miles on 4 Feb 2017.

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
115,916 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,747 miles
  • 2025 – 115,916 miles
  • 2023 – 115,580 miles
  • 2022 – 114,611 miles
  • 2020 – 113,918 miles
  • 2019 – 107,449 miles
  • 2018 – 96,463 miles
  • 2017 – 160,201 miles
  • 2016 – 158,847 miles
  • 2015 – 158,759 miles
  • 2014 – 156,248 miles
  • 2013 – 154,129 miles
  • 2012 – 151,577 miles
  • 2011 – 148,925 miles
  • 2009 – 144,260 miles
  • 2007 – 139,109 miles
  • 2006 – 135,840 miles
  • 2005 – 130,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,747 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront wheel have a lot of camberRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,747 miles (+2,831)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,747 miles
    Test number
    212014839444
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel have a lot of camber

  2. Pass115,916 miles (+336)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,916 miles
    Test number
    973491673498
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel have a lot of camber

  3. Pass115,580 miles (+969)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    152065534135
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arch's showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront wheel have a lot of camber
    • AdvisoryVehicle has different size wheels fitted to each axle

  4. Pass114,611 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,611 miles
    Test number
    911688613045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,918 miles (+6,469)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,918 miles
    Test number
    618641375216
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  6. Pass107,449 miles (+10,986)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,449 miles
    Test number
    122369069541
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both

  7. Pass96,463 miles (-63,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,463 miles
    Test number
    422352287126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass160,201 miles (+1,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    160,201 miles
    Test number
    263786572996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass158,847 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,847 miles
    Test number
    360176030705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,759 miles (+2,511)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,759 miles
    Test number
    177167710388
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass156,248 miles (+2,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    156,248 miles
    Test number
    999404544316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass154,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    154,129 miles
    Test number
    647180053372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail154,129 miles (+2,552)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,129 miles
    Test number
    767440053345
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass151,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    151,577 miles
    Test number
    435925852203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail151,577 miles (+2,652)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,577 miles
    Test number
    859805952218
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

  16. Pass148,925 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    148,925 miles
    Test number
    966904941152
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  17. Fail148,925 miles (+4,665)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,925 miles
    Test number
    626634541191
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  18. Pass144,260 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    192644249368
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
    • NoteFront & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail144,260 miles (+2,730)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    193314249301
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
    • NoteFront & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass141,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    141,530 miles
    Test number
    483836309006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail141,530 miles (+2,421)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,530 miles
    Test number
    150015709037
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  22. Pass139,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    139,109 miles
    Test number
    250157847375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail139,109 miles (+3,269)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,109 miles
    Test number
    400297047416
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass135,840 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    135,840 miles
    Test number
    203156306361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass130,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    130,005 miles
    Test number
    261792635340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P73 ASB

Does P73 ASB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P73 ASB is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P73 ASB?
The MOT on P73 ASB is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P73 ASB done?
P73 ASB was recorded at 118,747 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026.
Has P73 ASB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 ASB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on P73 ASB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P73 ASB find?
P73 ASB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play in subframe; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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