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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

WBF 402MOT history

WBF 402 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

WBF 402 blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
79,753 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WBF 402
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
21 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

WBF 402 was last recorded at 79,753 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,747 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,753 miles
  • 2022 – 79,747 miles
  • 2021 – 79,709 miles
  • 2020 – 79,670 miles
  • 2019 – 79,626 miles
  • 2018 – 79,483 miles
  • 2017 – 79,381 miles
  • 2016 – 76,886 miles
  • 2015 – 75,135 miles
  • 2014 – 73,969 miles
  • 2013 – 71,285 miles
  • 2012 – 68,316 miles
  • 2011 – 66,508 miles
  • 2010 – 63,320 miles
  • 2009 – 59,990 miles
  • 2008 – 56,304 miles
  • 2007 – 52,168 miles
  • 2006 – 47,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,753 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Bonnet gas struts not holding bonnet up on their own

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,753 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    544689966641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,747 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,747 miles
    Test number
    616777885450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,709 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,709 miles
    Test number
    115953564094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,670 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    755584229254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,626 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,626 miles
    Test number
    390736547408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,483 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,483 miles
    Test number
    558764366228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,381 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    423962340735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,380 miles (+2,494)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,380 miles
    Test number
    195178866449
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from gearbox
  9. Pass76,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,886 miles
    Test number
    551758108853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,886 miles (+1,751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,886 miles
    Test number
    345328188035
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
  11. Pass75,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,135 miles
    Test number
    483011052440
    • AdvisoryBonnet gas struts not holding bonnet up on their own
  12. Fail75,135 miles (+1,166)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,135 miles
    Test number
    217986483815
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryBonnet gas struts not holding bonnet up on their own
  13. Pass73,969 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    496644114388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,285 miles (+2,969)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    327986413360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  15. Pass68,316 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    815602512309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,508 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,508 miles
    Test number
    865687791232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,463 miles (+3,143)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,463 miles
    Test number
    335652791467
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  18. Pass63,320 miles (+3,330)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    173179990257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHand brake high, still some reserve
    • NoteRear discs corroded
  19. Fail59,990 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    614090309352
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  20. Pass59,990 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    802340009372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,304 miles (+4,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,304 miles
    Test number
    663496198242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass52,168 miles (+4,241)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,168 miles
    Test number
    244877997234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWipers poor cleaning
  23. Pass47,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,927 miles
    Test number
    600388396216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WBF 402

What vehicle is registration WBF 402 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WBF 402 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 1996. 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 WBF 402 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WBF 402 expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WBF 402?
The MOT on WBF 402 expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WBF 402 done?
WBF 402 was recorded at 79,753 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 1,861 miles a year.
Has WBF 402 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WBF 402 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on WBF 402 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 WBF 402 find?
WBF 402 passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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