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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,995 cc

P921 AAAMOT history

P921 AAA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2022.

P921 AAA blue 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 1 Jan 2024
Mileage
176,447 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P921 AAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P921 AAA was last recorded at 176,447 miles on 10 Dec 2022, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,722 miles · 8 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
5,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,447 miles
  • 2021 – 174,722 miles
  • 2020 – 173,233 miles
  • 2019 – 171,935 miles
  • 2018 – 169,631 miles
  • 2017 – 166,203 miles
  • 2016 – 164,340 miles
  • 2015 – 160,217 miles
  • 2014 – 154,549 miles
  • 2013 – 150,624 miles
  • 2012 – 146,148 miles
  • 2011 – 110,732 miles
  • 2010 – 105,496 miles
  • 2009 – 99,242 miles
  • 2008 – 92,560 miles
  • 2007 – 85,716 miles
  • 2006 – 79,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,447 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,447 miles (+1,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    176,447 miles
    Test number
    315180831026
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass174,722 miles (+1,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,722 miles
    Test number
    955101610110
    • AdvisoryNear side rear + off side rear trailing arms bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass173,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,233 miles
    Test number
    710348091568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,233 miles (+1,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,233 miles
    Test number
    684056240250
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass171,935 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,935 miles
    Test number
    428885644779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    169,631 miles
    Test number
    397351289472
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail169,631 miles (+3,428)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,631 miles
    Test number
    443061105930
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass166,203 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    166,203 miles
    Test number
    702879150524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail166,196 miles (+1,856)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,196 miles
    Test number
    683951262815
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass164,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    164,340 miles
    Test number
    590531400261
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail164,340 miles (+4,123)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,340 miles
    Test number
    602204885111
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass160,217 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    160,217 miles
    Test number
    699215124920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,288 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    156,288 miles
    Test number
    665502805032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail154,549 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,549 miles
    Test number
    615018414268
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass154,549 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    154,549 miles
    Test number
    929008514244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass150,624 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    150,624 miles
    Test number
    736714833273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    146,148 miles
    Test number
    316757422269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail146,148 miles (+35,416)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,148 miles
    Test number
    358217122265
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail110,732 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    849302921220
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass110,732 miles (+5,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    907332421298
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass105,496 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,496 miles
    Test number
    731565020294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,242 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,242 miles
    Test number
    333701239209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,560 miles (+6,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    92,560 miles
    Test number
    824870048281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass85,716 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,716 miles
    Test number
    364408727292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail85,716 miles (+6,149)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,716 miles
    Test number
    311808727218
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass79,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,567 miles
    Test number
    320071946424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about P921 AAA

Does P921 AAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P921 AAA expired on 1 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P921 AAA?
The MOT on P921 AAA expired on 1 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P921 AAA done?
P921 AAA was recorded at 176,447 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2022, an average of 5,950 miles a year.
Has P921 AAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P921 AAA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on P921 AAA 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 P921 AAA find?
P921 AAA passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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