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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P792 PLPMOT history

P792 PLP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

P792 PLP black 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,827 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P792 PLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P792 PLP was last recorded at 50,827 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,328 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
499 miles
Average per year
892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,827 miles
  • 2025 – 50,328 miles
  • 2024 – 49,535 miles
  • 2022 – 48,573 miles
  • 2021 – 48,224 miles
  • 2020 – 48,019 miles
  • 2018 – 47,724 miles
  • 2017 – 47,201 miles
  • 2016 – 46,875 miles
  • 2015 – 46,262 miles
  • 2014 – 45,467 miles
  • 2013 – 44,211 miles
  • 2012 – 42,125 miles
  • 2011 – 40,853 miles
  • 2010 – 40,438 miles
  • 2009 – 38,935 miles
  • 2008 – 37,366 miles
  • 2007 – 35,423 miles
  • 2006 – 33,894 miles
  • 2005 – 31,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,827 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.

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,827 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    526666328853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    50,328 miles
    Test number
    613442926397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail50,328 miles (+793)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,328 miles
    Test number
    552916503161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass49,535 miles (+962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,535 miles
    Test number
    988358279340
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,573 miles (+349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,573 miles
    Test number
    328572937080
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    395408051834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,224 miles (+205)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    350638237193
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass48,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    718355768961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,019 miles (+295)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    350684537687
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass47,724 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,724 miles
    Test number
    682457742348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    749065014457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,201 miles (+326)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    549800126377
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass46,875 miles (+613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,875 miles
    Test number
    831372086897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass46,262 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    839843015223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,467 miles (+1,256)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,467 miles
    Test number
    699454514285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass44,211 miles (+2,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,211 miles
    Test number
    965965613220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass42,125 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    617770312299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,853 miles (+415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,853 miles
    Test number
    828639461191
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs.

  19. Pass40,438 miles (+1,503)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,438 miles
    Test number
    890446980103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAll brake discs showing signs of corrosion

  20. Pass38,935 miles (+1,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    472643069144
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass37,366 miles (+1,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,366 miles
    Test number
    692717978138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass35,423 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,423 miles
    Test number
    233893087414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,894 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,894 miles
    Test number
    853005866177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    31,851 miles
    Test number
    110008675132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P792 PLP

Does P792 PLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P792 PLP is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P792 PLP?
The MOT on P792 PLP is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P792 PLP done?
P792 PLP was recorded at 50,827 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 892 miles a year.
Has P792 PLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P792 PLP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P792 PLP 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 P792 PLP find?
P792 PLP passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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