BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
SLG 338MOT history
SLG 338 is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,712 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 143,712 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,768 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SLG 338
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SLG 338 was last recorded at 143,712 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 143,708 miles · 23 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,768 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,712 miles
- 2025 – 142,225 miles
- 2023 – 141,054 miles
- 2022 – 139,366 miles
- 2021 – 135,779 miles
- 2020 – 133,238 miles
- 2019 – 129,444 miles
- 2018 – 126,091 miles
- 2017 – 123,834 miles
- 2016 – 120,113 miles
- 2015 – 115,956 miles
- 2014 – 111,194 miles
- 2013 – 104,505 miles
- 2012 – 99,362 miles
- 2010 – 80,850 miles
- 2009 – 59,510 miles
- 2008 – 43,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,712 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
All underside covered in age related corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,712 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 143,712 miles
- Test number
- 232071496785
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail143,708 miles (+1,483)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,708 miles
- Test number
- 223957011527
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass142,225 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 142,225 miles
- Test number
- 870867483447
- AdvisoryAll underside covered in age related corrosion
Fail142,224 miles (+1,170)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,224 miles
- Test number
- 644511269442
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAll underside covered in age related corrosion
Pass141,054 miles (+1,688)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 141,054 miles
- Test number
- 709314366018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass139,366 miles (+3,587)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 139,366 miles
- Test number
- 358308360983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,779 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 135,779 miles
- Test number
- 912944511505
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the treads and outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the treads and outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear shock absorbers and both rear springs but not excessive
Fail135,779 miles (+2,541)1 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,779 miles
- Test number
- 134518678399
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the treads and outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the treads and outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear shock absorbers and both rear springs but not excessive
Pass133,238 miles (+3,794)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 133,238 miles
- Test number
- 877064152143
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,444 miles (+3,353)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 129,444 miles
- Test number
- 246272130708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,091 miles (+2,257)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 126,091 miles
- Test number
- 632392488395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,834 miles (+3,721)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 123,834 miles
- Test number
- 966400451744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,113 miles (+4,157)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 120,113 miles
- Test number
- 293984103041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,956 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 115,956 miles
- Test number
- 257912155108
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass111,194 miles (+6,689)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 111,194 miles
- Test number
- 736111084142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,505 miles (+5,143)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 104,505 miles
- Test number
- 817846973191
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass99,362 miles (+18,512)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 99,362 miles
- Test number
- 257231272162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,850 miles (+21,340)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 80,850 miles
- Test number
- 494343240344
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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)
Pass59,510 miles (+15,841)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 59,510 miles
- Test number
- 292682459333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 43,669 miles
- Test number
- 324944258308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,669 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,669 miles
- Test number
- 410024358306
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Questions about SLG 338
- What vehicle is registration SLG 338 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SLG 338 on a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2005. 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 SLG 338 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SLG 338 is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SLG 338?
- The MOT on SLG 338 is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SLG 338 done?
- SLG 338 was recorded at 143,712 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,768 miles a year.
- Has SLG 338 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SLG 338 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on SLG 338 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 SLG 338 find?
- SLG 338 passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion.
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