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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,796 cc

VCD 433MOT history

VCD 433 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,006 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VCD 433
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VCD 433 was last recorded at 127,006 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,071 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
2,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,006 miles
  • 2025 – 126,071 miles
  • 2024 – 125,931 miles
  • 2023 – 125,015 miles
  • 2022 – 123,419 miles
  • 2020 – 120,658 miles
  • 2018 – 118,764 miles
  • 2017 – 117,543 miles
  • 2016 – 115,835 miles
  • 2015 – 113,984 miles
  • 2014 – 112,335 miles
  • 2013 – 109,358 miles
  • 2011 – 107,002 miles
  • 2010 – 105,618 miles
  • 2009 – 101,056 miles
  • 2008 – 94,211 miles
  • 2006 – 81,422 miles
  • 2005 – 73,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,006 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • O/s and n/s of steering rack has slight movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,006 miles (+935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,006 miles
    Test number
    695291361903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass126,071 miles (+140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,071 miles
    Test number
    287836045214
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass125,931 miles (+916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,931 miles
    Test number
    919839714371
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass125,015 miles (+1,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,015 miles
    Test number
    754941690829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,419 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,419 miles
    Test number
    708189863817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail123,419 miles (+2,761)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,419 miles
    Test number
    770683924967
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass120,658 miles (+1,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,658 miles
    Test number
    913995051596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly not expossing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass118,764 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,764 miles
    Test number
    721119717477
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail118,764 miles (+1,221)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,764 miles
    Test number
    193078729237
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass117,543 miles (+1,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,543 miles
    Test number
    619338883957
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust strap from gearbox poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers poor condition splitting

  11. Pass115,835 miles (+1,851)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,835 miles
    Test number
    575128857075
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rubber mounting deteriated
    • AdvisoryGearbox to exhaust mounting corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre tread worn and inner side wall perished
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front brake hoses deteriated
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s of steering rack has slight movement
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriated
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear axel mounting deteriated and sagging
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear lower arms inner mounting bushes deteriated
    • AdvisoryPetrol smell, no fault found
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt needs adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn and getting low

  12. Pass113,984 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,984 miles
    Test number
    970368793334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lazy and not locking out
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting bracket to gearbox corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber hangers deteriated and perished
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch loose
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s of steering rack has slight movement
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear arms inner mounting bushes deteriated
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear axel mounting bushes deteriated and worn and near limit
    • AdvisoryPower steering drive belt could do with adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear axel leaking oil

  13. Fail113,984 miles (+1,649)2 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,984 miles
    Test number
    596448707381
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lazy and not locking out
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting bracket to gearbox corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber hangers deteriated and perished
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch loose
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s of steering rack has slight movement
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear arms inner mounting bushes deteriated
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear axel mounting bushes deteriated and worn and near limit
    • AdvisoryPower steering drive belt could do with adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear axel leaking oil

  14. Pass112,335 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    525611944292
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake hoses perishing
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear axel mounting starting to sag
    • NoteRear diff wet

  15. Fail112,335 miles (+2,977)4 failures2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    239700944220
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake hoses perishing
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear axel mounting starting to sag
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread worn and starting to get low
    • NoteO/s rear tyre tread bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed
    • NoteRear diff wet

  16. Pass109,358 miles (+2,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,358 miles
    Test number
    247718713082
    • 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)

  17. Pass107,002 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    326749441460
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

  18. Fail107,002 miles (+1,384)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    337346341466
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

  19. Pass105,618 miles (+73)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    105,618 miles
    Test number
    332129540470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brakes hoses perished
    • NoteSlidgt play in steering

  20. Fail105,545 miles (+4,489)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    242450740264
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlidgt play in steering

  21. Fail101,056 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    383056239218
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes split

  22. Pass101,056 miles (+6,845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    503106039203
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes split

  23. Pass94,211 miles (+12,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    94,211 miles
    Test number
    160525248267
    • NoteRear prop shaft seal leaking

  24. Pass81,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,422 miles
    Test number
    453438516461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,422 miles (+8,249)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,422 miles
    Test number
    584445716394
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass73,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    73,173 miles
    Test number
    541473485201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,173 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,173 miles
    Test number
    300833385423
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
    • NoteO/S/R tyre inner wall is splitting (like cuts).
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber support is splitting

Questions about VCD 433

What vehicle is registration VCD 433 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VCD 433 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1992. 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 VCD 433 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VCD 433 is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on VCD 433?
The MOT on VCD 433 is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VCD 433 done?
VCD 433 was recorded at 127,006 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,639 miles a year.
Has VCD 433 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VCD 433 has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on VCD 433 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 VCD 433 find?
VCD 433 passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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