
BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc
P82 HTFMOT history
P82 HTF is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,435 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 140,435 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P82 HTF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 27 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P82 HTF was last recorded at 140,435 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 3,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 136,632 miles · 9 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,803 miles
- Average per year
- 2,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 140,435 miles
- 2022 – 136,632 miles
- 2018 – 136,620 miles
- 2017 – 133,092 miles
- 2016 – 131,904 miles
- 2015 – 129,795 miles
- 2013 – 124,306 miles
- 2012 – 118,253 miles
- 2011 – 114,975 miles
- 2010 – 111,507 miles
- 2008 – 106,209 miles
- 2007 – 101,192 miles
- 2006 – 94,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,435 miles (+3,803)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 140,435 miles
- Test number
- 926661367624
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,632 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 136,632 miles
- Test number
- 558176418063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,620 miles (+3,528)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 136,620 miles
- Test number
- 447327376281
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,092 miles (+1,188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 133,092 miles
- Test number
- 201307936885
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,904 miles (+2,109)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 131,904 miles
- Test number
- 896492871590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,795 miles (+5,489)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 129,795 miles
- Test number
- 108887135485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass124,306 miles (+39)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 124,306 miles
- Test number
- 737435443327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail124,267 miles (+6,014)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,267 miles
- Test number
- 945231743341
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,253 miles (+3,278)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 118,253 miles
- Test number
- 886203412226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteN/s mirror damaged
- NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
Pass114,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 114,975 miles
- Test number
- 668214351158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,975 miles (+3,468)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,975 miles
- Test number
- 527212051171
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass111,507 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 111,507 miles
- Test number
- 744853330119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,497 miles (+5,288)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,497 miles
- Test number
- 362751820147
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass106,209 miles (+5,017)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 106,209 miles
- Test number
- 840105428316
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass101,192 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 101,192 miles
- Test number
- 374163047252
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail101,180 miles (+6,319)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,180 miles
- Test number
- 414005397131
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteO/s & n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes in poor condition
Pass94,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 94,861 miles
- Test number
- 561951986035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P82 HTF
- Does P82 HTF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P82 HTF expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P82 HTF?
- The MOT on P82 HTF expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P82 HTF done?
- P82 HTF was recorded at 140,435 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
- Has P82 HTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P82 HTF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2013.
- Has the mileage on P82 HTF 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 P82 HTF find?
- P82 HTF passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 7 more.
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