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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

PFD 984MOT history

PFD 984 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

PFD 984 black 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 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,531 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFD 984
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFD 984 was last recorded at 85,531 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,003 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,528 miles
Average per year
2,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,531 miles
  • 2024 – 84,003 miles
  • 2023 – 82,635 miles
  • 2022 – 78,238 miles
  • 2020 – 76,565 miles
  • 2018 – 71,206 miles
  • 2016 – 68,164 miles
  • 2015 – 66,468 miles
  • 2014 – 64,945 miles
  • 2013 – 62,077 miles
  • 2012 – 58,988 miles
  • 2011 – 56,151 miles
  • 2010 – 53,455 miles
  • 2009 – 49,378 miles
  • 2008 – 42,602 miles
  • 2007 – 40,872 miles
  • 2006 – 32,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,531 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,531 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    774735795604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,003 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,003 miles
    Test number
    173977488459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,635 miles (+2,265)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,635 miles
    Test number
    868251373153
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    301575742440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail80,370 miles (+2,132)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    510771658477
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass78,238 miles (+1,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,238 miles
    Test number
    230614186715
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass76,565 miles (+4,881)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    195991345484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass71,684 miles (+478)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,684 miles
    Test number
    945400059022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox pump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension
  9. Pass71,206 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,206 miles
    Test number
    732006167811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    271718669274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,164 miles (+1,696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    913384543219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  12. Pass66,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    827750767030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,462 miles (+1,517)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,462 miles
    Test number
    855198975302
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass64,945 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,945 miles
    Test number
    508011894224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,077 miles (+3,089)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    296925293267
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass58,988 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,988 miles
    Test number
    655313892208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    156517381229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,151 miles (+2,696)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    516005481235
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass53,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,455 miles
    Test number
    322343790276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,455 miles (+4,077)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,455 miles
    Test number
    324172290497
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass49,378 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,378 miles
    Test number
    851824399238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    183544988233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,602 miles (+1,730)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    820074688218
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  24. Pass40,872 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    163605547436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,847 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,847 miles
    Test number
    134999936489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,333 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,333 miles
    Test number
    421816626088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about PFD 984

What vehicle is registration PFD 984 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFD 984 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 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 PFD 984 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PFD 984 is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on PFD 984?
The MOT on PFD 984 is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PFD 984 done?
PFD 984 was recorded at 85,531 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 2,696 miles a year.
Has PFD 984 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFD 984 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on PFD 984 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 PFD 984 find?
PFD 984 passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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