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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

PRS 79MOT history

PRS 79 is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

PRS 79 grey 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,516 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PRS 79
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PRS 79 was last recorded at 88,516 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 5,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2015: 31,369 miles, lower than 31,659 miles on 15 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,390 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,126 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,516 miles
  • 2024 – 83,390 miles
  • 2023 – 80,721 miles
  • 2022 – 77,999 miles
  • 2021 – 75,808 miles
  • 2020 – 69,694 miles
  • 2019 – 64,907 miles
  • 2018 – 57,881 miles
  • 2017 – 50,679 miles
  • 2016 – 43,615 miles
  • 2015 – 31,369 miles
  • 2014 – 21,260 miles
  • 2013 – 17,682 miles
  • 2012 – 16,416 miles
  • 2011 – 15,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,516 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,516 miles (+5,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,516 miles
    Test number
    136900054558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,390 miles (+2,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,390 miles
    Test number
    906036727864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,721 miles (+2,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,721 miles
    Test number
    982442197543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,999 miles (+2,191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    768971602341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,808 miles
    Test number
    957759160751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail75,805 miles (+6,111)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,805 miles
    Test number
    227041779304
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,694 miles (+4,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    684732180665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,907 miles (+7,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,907 miles
    Test number
    258471701739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,881 miles (+7,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    230236977298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,679 miles (+7,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    572801348369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass43,615 miles (+12,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,615 miles
    Test number
    593368084897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass31,369 miles (-290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,369 miles
    Test number
    239069488605
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  13. Fail31,659 miles (+10,399)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,659 miles
    Test number
    946344715300
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  14. Pass21,260 miles (+12)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,260 miles
    Test number
    338956894229
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail21,248 miles (+3,566)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,248 miles
    Test number
    157978884270
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass17,682 miles (+49)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,682 miles
    Test number
    399781593226
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail17,633 miles (+1,217)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,633 miles
    Test number
    458140393221
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass16,416 miles (+1,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,416 miles
    Test number
    535604502374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,206 miles
    Test number
    345803381278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about PRS 79

What vehicle is registration PRS 79 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PRS 79 on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2008. 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 PRS 79 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PRS 79 is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on PRS 79?
The MOT on PRS 79 is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PRS 79 done?
PRS 79 was recorded at 88,516 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has PRS 79 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PRS 79 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on PRS 79 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PRS 79 find?
PRS 79 passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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