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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

V24 ORAMOT history

V24 ORA is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

V24 ORA white 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,995 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V24 ORA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V24 ORA was last recorded at 104,995 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,979 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
6,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,995 miles
  • 2025 – 96,798 miles
  • 2024 – 89,652 miles
  • 2023 – 77,239 miles
  • 2022 – 69,167 miles
  • 2021 – 65,213 miles
  • 2020 – 61,640 miles
  • 2019 – 54,379 miles
  • 2018 – 41,023 miles
  • 2017 – 25,054 miles
  • 2016 – 19,780 miles
  • 2015 – 18,006 miles
  • 2014 – 16,114 miles
  • 2013 – 14,279 miles
  • 2012 – 12,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,995 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever comes high but still gets good enough reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,995 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    232764672487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail104,979 miles (+8,181)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,979 miles
    Test number
    558851264110
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass96,798 miles (+7,146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,798 miles
    Test number
    542387760882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body slightly corroded
  4. Pass89,652 miles (+12,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,652 miles
    Test number
    828364968967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,239 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,239 miles
    Test number
    890594236361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever comes high but still gets good enough reading (1.1.6 (d))
  6. Fail77,182 miles (+8,015)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    328907840638
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative failed to retracted (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever comes high but still gets good enough reading (1.1.6 (d))
  7. Pass69,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,167 miles
    Test number
    754587796026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail69,167 miles (+3,954)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,167 miles
    Test number
    215659697286
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass65,213 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    139296516916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,640 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,640 miles
    Test number
    749887497333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,379 miles (+13,356)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    561841637801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,023 miles (+15,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,023 miles
    Test number
    116855330103
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass25,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,054 miles
    Test number
    698087838584
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail25,054 miles (+5,274)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,054 miles
    Test number
    257588695409
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation faulty switch (1.1.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass19,780 miles (+1,774)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,780 miles
    Test number
    907323472050
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is heavily cracking in the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is heavily cracking in the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is heavily cracking in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is heavily cracking in the tread
  16. Pass18,006 miles (+1,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,006 miles
    Test number
    673450922910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight wear on edges
  17. Pass16,114 miles (+1,835)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,114 miles
    Test number
    736848214221
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner/outer edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has slight wear on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in tread
  18. Pass14,279 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,279 miles
    Test number
    367327813413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    12,540 miles
    Test number
    868414842227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V24 ORA

Does V24 ORA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V24 ORA is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V24 ORA?
The MOT on V24 ORA is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V24 ORA done?
V24 ORA was recorded at 104,995 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,590 miles a year.
Has V24 ORA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V24 ORA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V24 ORA 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 V24 ORA find?
V24 ORA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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