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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

PDL 380MOT history

PDL 380 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.

PDL 380 black 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 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
102,714 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PDL 380
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PDL 380 was last recorded at 102,714 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,711 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,714 miles
  • 2023 – 102,285 miles
  • 2019 – 101,339 miles
  • 2018 – 98,437 miles
  • 2017 – 94,048 miles
  • 2016 – 88,872 miles
  • 2014 – 81,916 miles
  • 2013 – 75,235 miles
  • 2012 – 68,108 miles
  • 2011 – 67,792 miles
  • 2010 – 58,328 miles
  • 2009 – 47,213 miles
  • 2008 – 38,599 miles
  • 2007 – 29,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,714 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,714 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    102,714 miles
    Test number
    754898546792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Fail102,711 miles (+426)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    554690831647
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass102,285 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,285 miles
    Test number
    854697650109
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion across most of the underside.

  4. Fail102,285 miles (+946)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,285 miles
    Test number
    872593120564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion across most of the underside.

  5. Pass101,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    816780217268
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake just within limits may require adjustment

  6. Fail101,339 miles (+2,902)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    276876548498
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake just within limits may require adjustment

  7. Pass98,437 miles (+4,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,437 miles
    Test number
    709398789398
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass94,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,048 miles
    Test number
    717939283872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail94,048 miles (+5,176)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,048 miles
    Test number
    624521479666
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass88,872 miles (+6,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,872 miles
    Test number
    832133811893
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass81,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    768481224345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,916 miles (+6,681)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    786827904380
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass75,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,235 miles
    Test number
    756710783231
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    707587973245
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass68,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,108 miles
    Test number
    416718142244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    325547342454
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,792 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    926921241264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,789 miles (+9,461)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,789 miles
    Test number
    555908931216
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass58,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,328 miles
    Test number
    483738400287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,328 miles (+11,115)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,328 miles
    Test number
    164434900207
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass47,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    222125349138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,213 miles (+8,614)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    460941649128
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass38,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,599 miles
    Test number
    111571078447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,599 miles (+9,562)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,599 miles
    Test number
    892221878098
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass29,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,037 miles
    Test number
    570919537060
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail29,036 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,036 miles
    Test number
    980709637090
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about PDL 380

What vehicle is registration PDL 380 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PDL 380 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2003. 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 PDL 380 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PDL 380 expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PDL 380?
The MOT on PDL 380 expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PDL 380 done?
PDL 380 was recorded at 102,714 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 4,021 miles a year.
Has PDL 380 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PDL 380 has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on PDL 380 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 PDL 380 find?
PDL 380 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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