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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.

P82 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass140,435 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass136,632 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,632 miles
    Test number
    558176418063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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)
  5. Pass131,904 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,904 miles
    Test number
    896492871590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. Pass114,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,975 miles
    Test number
    668214351158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass111,507 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    111,507 miles
    Test number
    744853330119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass106,209 miles (+5,017)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    840105428316
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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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