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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

R34 SADMOT history

R34 SAD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

R34 SAD black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,241 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R34 SAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R34 SAD was last recorded at 138,241 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 8,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,008 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,233 miles
Average per year
8,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,241 miles
  • 2025 – 130,008 miles
  • 2024 – 127,142 miles
  • 2023 – 121,931 miles
  • 2022 – 114,646 miles
  • 2021 – 108,493 miles
  • 2019 – 100,450 miles
  • 2018 – 90,882 miles
  • 2017 – 85,509 miles
  • 2016 – 72,150 miles
  • 2015 – 57,000 miles
  • 2014 – 41,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tpms on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,241 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,241 miles
    Test number
    709247141995
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail138,241 miles (+8,233)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,241 miles
    Test number
    138397597798
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,008 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,008 miles
    Test number
    881591070957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,142 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,142 miles
    Test number
    983384738177
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail127,136 miles (+5,205)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,136 miles
    Test number
    304764416298
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,931 miles (+7,285)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,931 miles
    Test number
    607896046592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    443310415793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,646 miles (+6,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    104976644304
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass108,493 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,493 miles
    Test number
    596709285456
    • AdvisoryTpms on

  10. Fail108,492 miles (+8,042)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,492 miles
    Test number
    225624764662
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms on

  11. Pass100,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,450 miles
    Test number
    661676261780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,449 miles (+9,567)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,449 miles
    Test number
    266678285624
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass90,882 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    820229240302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,509 miles (+13,359)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,509 miles
    Test number
    546951728517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,150 miles (+15,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,150 miles
    Test number
    415633781448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,000 miles (+15,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    926005985167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,097 miles
    Test number
    236586984487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R34 SAD

Does R34 SAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R34 SAD is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R34 SAD?
The MOT on R34 SAD is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R34 SAD done?
R34 SAD was recorded at 138,241 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 8,325 miles a year.
Has R34 SAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R34 SAD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R34 SAD 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 R34 SAD find?
R34 SAD passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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