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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

PDD 431MOT history

PDD 431 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

PDD 431 silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,843 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PDD 431
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PDD 431 was last recorded at 90,843 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,248 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
595 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,843 miles
  • 2025 – 90,248 miles
  • 2024 – 87,831 miles
  • 2023 – 85,527 miles
  • 2022 – 83,653 miles
  • 2021 – 81,149 miles
  • 2020 – 78,944 miles
  • 2019 – 77,231 miles
  • 2018 – 75,016 miles
  • 2017 – 72,600 miles
  • 2016 – 69,798 miles
  • 2014 – 65,638 miles
  • 2013 – 61,101 miles
  • 2012 – 57,930 miles
  • 2011 – 55,279 miles
  • 2010 – 51,389 miles
  • 2009 – 31,288 miles
  • 2008 – 10,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    356628066873
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,843 miles (+595)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    603958966604
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,248 miles
    Test number
    423663485506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail90,248 miles (+2,417)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,248 miles
    Test number
    592387169350
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass87,831 miles (+2,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,831 miles
    Test number
    341044174080
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,527 miles (+1,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,527 miles
    Test number
    159889337043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass83,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,653 miles
    Test number
    287415826388
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,653 miles (+2,504)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,653 miles
    Test number
    105555305463
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,149 miles (+2,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,149 miles
    Test number
    912580086496
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass78,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,944 miles
    Test number
    804169361163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,944 miles (+1,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,944 miles
    Test number
    318652719365
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass77,231 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    159335787592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,016 miles
    Test number
    494439314036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,016 miles (+2,416)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,016 miles
    Test number
    123858750799
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass72,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    127108966666
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail72,600 miles (+2,802)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    546476133438
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass69,798 miles (+4,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,798 miles
    Test number
    996423999145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre rubbing on wheel arch on full lock
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has nail in thread

  18. Pass65,638 miles (+4,537)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,638 miles
    Test number
    118414154274
    • NoteADVICE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BOTH EDGES.
    • NoteADVICE BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

  19. Pass61,101 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    449642643235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,930 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,930 miles
    Test number
    345576832256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,279 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    878096931234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,389 miles (+20,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,389 miles
    Test number
    844758430234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,288 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,288 miles
    Test number
    760547669149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,102 miles (+20,708)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    453996969109
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass10,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,394 miles
    Test number
    382545988185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PDD 431

What vehicle is registration PDD 431 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PDD 431 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 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 PDD 431 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PDD 431 is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on PDD 431?
The MOT on PDD 431 is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PDD 431 done?
PDD 431 was recorded at 90,843 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has PDD 431 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PDD 431 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on PDD 431 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 PDD 431 find?
PDD 431 passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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