
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
PCD 169MOT history
PCD 169 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 167,080 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,420 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PCD 169
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 5 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
PCD 169 was last recorded at 167,080 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 163,421 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,659 miles
- Average per year
- 7,420 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 167,080 miles
- 2024 – 163,421 miles
- 2023 – 159,528 miles
- 2022 – 156,163 miles
- 2021 – 152,999 miles
- 2020 – 148,628 miles
- 2019 – 143,476 miles
- 2018 – 137,010 miles
- 2017 – 124,783 miles
- 2016 – 113,838 miles
- 2015 – 100,642 miles
- 2014 – 88,832 miles
- 2013 – 75,584 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,080 miles (+3,659)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 167,080 miles
- Test number
- 580753642132
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,421 miles (+3,893)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 163,421 miles
- Test number
- 844169528562
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,528 miles (+3,365)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 159,528 miles
- Test number
- 993173753160
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass156,163 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 156,163 miles
- Test number
- 989341800990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail156,163 miles (+3,164)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,163 miles
- Test number
- 815993357965
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,999 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 152,999 miles
- Test number
- 981315003091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,994 miles (+4,366)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,994 miles
- Test number
- 309385098164
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear one of two arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working bottle full (3.5 (a))
Pass148,628 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 148,628 miles
- Test number
- 247240670019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,628 miles (+5,152)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,628 miles
- Test number
- 289220989502
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,476 miles (+6,466)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 143,476 miles
- Test number
- 337095526819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,010 miles (+43)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 137,010 miles
- Test number
- 104543976416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail136,967 miles (+12,184)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,967 miles
- Test number
- 717923283080
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass124,783 miles (+10,945)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 124,783 miles
- Test number
- 909164426623
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEmissions not detected
Pass113,838 miles (+13,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 113,838 miles
- Test number
- 716918277192
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass100,642 miles (+11,810)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 100,642 miles
- Test number
- 267038005247
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass88,832 miles (+13,248)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 88,832 miles
- Test number
- 525974604262
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass75,584 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 75,584 miles
- Test number
- 896418003218
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNear side rear tyre worn on edges
- NoteOff side rear tyre worn on outer edge
Questions about PCD 169
- What vehicle is registration PCD 169 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PCD 169 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2010. 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 PCD 169 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PCD 169 is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on PCD 169?
- The MOT on PCD 169 is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PCD 169 done?
- PCD 169 was recorded at 167,080 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 7,420 miles a year.
- Has PCD 169 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PCD 169 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on PCD 169 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 PCD 169 find?
- PCD 169 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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