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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

V28 SPCMOT history

V28 SPC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 220,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

V28 SPC silver 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 17 May 2027
Mileage
220,860 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V28 SPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V28 SPC was last recorded at 220,860 miles on 18 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,852 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,860 miles
  • 2025 – 220,825 miles
  • 2024 – 219,889 miles
  • 2023 – 214,683 miles
  • 2022 – 210,159 miles
  • 2021 – 196,550 miles
  • 2020 – 187,744 miles
  • 2019 – 177,728 miles
  • 2018 – 158,108 miles
  • 2017 – 137,221 miles
  • 2016 – 113,716 miles
  • 2015 – 87,583 miles
  • 2014 – 66,676 miles
  • 2013 – 63,491 miles
  • 2012 – 59,090 miles
  • 2011 – 55,099 miles
  • 2010 – 51,117 miles
  • 2009 – 45,660 miles
  • 2008 – 39,057 miles
  • 2007 – 30,288 miles
  • 2006 – 18,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,860 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

33 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,860 miles (+8)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    220,860 miles
    Test number
    183513253920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail220,852 miles (+27)1 dangerous2 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,852 miles
    Test number
    202334522913
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail220,825 miles (+936)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,825 miles
    Test number
    106413048111
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass219,889 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    219,889 miles
    Test number
    478935540733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounting bush split

  5. Fail219,889 miles (+5,206)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,889 miles
    Test number
    330869381029
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounting bush split

  6. Pass214,683 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    214,683 miles
    Test number
    846595393653
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake only just passed performance test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail214,683 miles (+4,524)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,683 miles
    Test number
    424900058927
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake only just passed performance test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass210,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    210,159 miles
    Test number
    817703138200
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail210,159 miles (+13,609)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,159 miles
    Test number
    817703020697
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed by rear cv boot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass196,550 miles (+8,806)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    196,550 miles
    Test number
    163946421011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass187,744 miles (+10,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    187,744 miles
    Test number
    452797805744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass177,728 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    177,728 miles
    Test number
    840727375344
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail177,728 miles (+19,620)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,728 miles
    Test number
    961972232531
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass158,108 miles (+20,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    158,108 miles
    Test number
    168883346821
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass137,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,221 miles
    Test number
    497846748067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail137,221 miles (+23,505)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,221 miles
    Test number
    528069125053
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass113,716 miles (+26,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,716 miles
    Test number
    127141908115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass87,583 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,583 miles
    Test number
    499905595151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,537 miles (+20,861)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,537 miles
    Test number
    439561095167
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

  20. Pass66,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,676 miles
    Test number
    298665084471
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.

  21. Fail66,676 miles (+3,185)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,676 miles
    Test number
    285395884440
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  22. Pass63,491 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    328933043283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,090 miles (+3,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    978817752208
    • 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)

  24. Pass55,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,099 miles
    Test number
    388495961490
    • NoteFront arm bushs soft allowing arm movment

  25. Fail55,099 miles (+3,982)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,099 miles
    Test number
    448265161221
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront arm bushs soft allowing arm movment

  26. Pass51,117 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    913482970201
    • NoteFront arm bushs deteriorating
    • NoteRear tyres on limit

  27. Fail51,114 miles (+5,454)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,114 miles
    Test number
    314740070466
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront arm bushs deteriorating
    • NoteRear tyres on limit

  28. Pass45,660 miles (+6,603)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,660 miles
    Test number
    622266969215
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a chunk of rubber missing from outer sidewall - (not to cords)
    • NoteOffside handbrake efficiency is significantly less than nearside - (possible adjustment or repair required?)

  29. Pass39,057 miles (+8,769)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    392046568452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,288 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,288 miles
    Test number
    870760777221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,262 miles (+11,500)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,262 miles
    Test number
    384518867459
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  32. Fail18,762 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,762 miles
    Test number
    783691136037
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcess handbrake travel

  33. Pass18,762 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,762 miles
    Test number
    803461336002
    • NoteExcess handbrake travel

Questions about V28 SPC

Does V28 SPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V28 SPC is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V28 SPC?
The MOT on V28 SPC is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V28 SPC done?
V28 SPC was recorded at 220,860 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 9,959 miles a year.
Has V28 SPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V28 SPC has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V28 SPC 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 V28 SPC find?
V28 SPC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 8 more.

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