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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

SB 28MOT history

SB 28 is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 85,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

SB 28 blue 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 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,664 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SB 28
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SB 28 was last recorded at 85,664 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 7,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,340 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,324 miles
Average per year
9,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,664 miles
  • 2024 – 78,340 miles
  • 2023 – 67,434 miles
  • 2022 – 55,921 miles
  • 2021 – 45,108 miles
  • 2020 – 37,130 miles
  • 2019 – 25,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,664 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Auto trans

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 10 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,664 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    361512546324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail85,664 miles (+7,324)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    419530092706
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass78,340 miles (+10,906)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,340 miles
    Test number
    751644512997
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass67,434 miles (+11,513)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    604362045516
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,921 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,921 miles
    Test number
    815906910061
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Auto trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,921 miles (+10,813)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,921 miles
    Test number
    669915841430
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Auto trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,108 miles (+7,978)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    384016824927
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass37,130 miles (+11,812)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    37,130 miles
    Test number
    822241589472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,318 miles
    Test number
    930657772837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SB 28

What vehicle is registration SB 28 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SB 28 on a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2016. 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 SB 28 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SB 28 is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SB 28?
The MOT on SB 28 is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SB 28 done?
SB 28 was recorded at 85,664 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 9,281 miles a year.
Has SB 28 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SB 28 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on SB 28 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 SB 28 find?
SB 28 passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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