BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
PAS 521MOT history
PAS 521 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,303 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 90,303 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PAS 521
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
PAS 521 was last recorded at 90,303 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 11,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,756 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,547 miles
- Average per year
- 3,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,303 miles
- 2025 – 78,756 miles
- 2024 – 73,500 miles
- 2023 – 71,321 miles
- 2022 – 70,027 miles
- 2021 – 68,786 miles
- 2020 – 67,531 miles
- 2019 – 65,582 miles
- 2018 – 62,180 miles
- 2017 – 58,026 miles
- 2016 – 53,977 miles
- 2015 – 48,730 miles
- 2014 – 46,810 miles
- 2013 – 44,813 miles
- 2012 – 37,927 miles
- 2011 – 35,140 miles
- 2010 – 34,540 miles
- 2009 – 31,057 miles
- 2008 – 26,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning symbol illuminated
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,303 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 90,303 miles
- Test number
- 509485413850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning symbol illuminated
Fail90,303 miles (+11,547)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,303 miles
- Test number
- 351398329537
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning symbol illuminated
Pass78,756 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 78,756 miles
- Test number
- 126062829567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,755 miles (+10)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,755 miles
- Test number
- 354543910673
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail78,745 miles (+5,245)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,745 miles
- Test number
- 461384582768
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass73,500 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 73,500 miles
- Test number
- 862911110036
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and is also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail73,500 miles (+10)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,500 miles
- Test number
- 359756482469
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and is also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail73,490 miles (+2,169)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,490 miles
- Test number
- 994402938176
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tyre wall, exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light stays on (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake works late
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre wall showing splits (border line pass)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc looks discoloured (sign of overheating)
Pass71,321 miles (+1,294)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 71,321 miles
- Test number
- 444870983115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,027 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 70,027 miles
- Test number
- 841201482785
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,027 miles (+1,241)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,027 miles
- Test number
- 165098087314
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,786 miles (+1,255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 68,786 miles
- Test number
- 809950618767
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,531 miles (+1,949)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 67,531 miles
- Test number
- 674511717203
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass65,582 miles (+3,402)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 65,582 miles
- Test number
- 182191378141
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass62,180 miles (+4,154)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 62,180 miles
- Test number
- 703126081550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 58,026 miles
- Test number
- 756546947708
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort low 18%
Fail58,026 miles (+4,049)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,026 miles
- Test number
- 287080578243
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort low 18%
Pass53,977 miles (+5,247)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 53,977 miles
- Test number
- 353864664487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,730 miles (+1,920)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 48,730 miles
- Test number
- 407718478255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 46,810 miles
- Test number
- 635077414261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,810 miles (+1,997)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,810 miles
- Test number
- 638467314246
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass44,813 miles (+6,886)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 44,813 miles
- Test number
- 727158423245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,927 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,927 miles
- Test number
- 209379122261
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass37,927 miles (+1,583)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 37,927 miles
- Test number
- 628519522200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,344 miles (+1,204)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,344 miles
- Test number
- 876669382067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,140 miles (+600)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 35,140 miles
- Test number
- 835660491006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,540 miles (+3,483)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 34,540 miles
- Test number
- 293117060041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,057 miles (+4,915)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 31,057 miles
- Test number
- 562283679037
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,142 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 26,142 miles
- Test number
- 150598778042
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about PAS 521
- What vehicle is registration PAS 521 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PAS 521 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does PAS 521 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAS 521 is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on PAS 521?
- The MOT on PAS 521 is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PAS 521 done?
- PAS 521 was recorded at 90,303 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 3,467 miles a year.
- Has PAS 521 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PAS 521 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on PAS 521 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 PAS 521 find?
- PAS 521 passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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