BMW 3 Series
Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
SPS 450MOT history
SPS 450 is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,287 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 87,287 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SPS 450
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
SPS 450 was last recorded at 87,287 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 84,249 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,038 miles
- Average per year
- 4,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,287 miles
- 2024 – 84,249 miles
- 2023 – 81,144 miles
- 2022 – 78,778 miles
- 2021 – 75,286 miles
- 2020 – 72,935 miles
- 2019 – 69,955 miles
- 2018 – 65,368 miles
- 2017 – 59,975 miles
- 2016 – 55,116 miles
- 2015 – 49,860 miles
- 2014 – 44,675 miles
- 2013 – 38,827 miles
- 2012 – 33,522 miles
- 2011 – 27,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,287 miles
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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, 2021–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,287 miles (+3,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 87,287 miles
- Test number
- 173801899237
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,249 miles (+3,105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 84,249 miles
- Test number
- 956746882748
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,144 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 81,144 miles
- Test number
- 491133390890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,143 miles (+2,365)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,143 miles
- Test number
- 321748162833
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass78,778 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 78,778 miles
- Test number
- 627929597802
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail78,778 miles (+3,492)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,778 miles
- Test number
- 423157705567
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass75,286 miles (+2,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 75,286 miles
- Test number
- 191121526165
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,935 miles (+2,980)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 72,935 miles
- Test number
- 986774467680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,955 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 69,955 miles
- Test number
- 782861914240
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail69,955 miles (+4,587)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,955 miles
- Test number
- 350872157888
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,368 miles (+5,393)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 65,368 miles
- Test number
- 159958279322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,975 miles (+4,859)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 59,975 miles
- Test number
- 747182001200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,116 miles (+5,256)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 55,116 miles
- Test number
- 553688506044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,860 miles (+5,185)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 49,860 miles
- Test number
- 342123460056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,675 miles (+5,848)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 44,675 miles
- Test number
- 386650634333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,827 miles (+5,305)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 38,827 miles
- Test number
- 379986543363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,522 miles (+5,560)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 33,522 miles
- Test number
- 327754152310
- 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)
- NoteCentre heat sheild damaged and insecure
- NoteFront tyres measure 4 to 5mm wearing on outer edges
Pass27,962 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 27,962 miles
- Test number
- 965189641328
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about SPS 450
- What vehicle is registration SPS 450 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SPS 450 on a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 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 SPS 450 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPS 450 is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on SPS 450?
- The MOT on SPS 450 is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SPS 450 done?
- SPS 450 was recorded at 87,287 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,260 miles a year.
- Has SPS 450 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SPS 450 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on SPS 450 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 SPS 450 find?
- SPS 450 passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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