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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

WPE 3MOT history

WPE 3 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

WPE 3 black 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 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
59,911 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WPE 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WPE 3 was last recorded at 59,911 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 2,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,088 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,823 miles
Average per year
3,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,911 miles
  • 2024 – 57,088 miles
  • 2022 – 54,832 miles
  • 2021 – 49,532 miles
  • 2019 – 48,616 miles
  • 2018 – 48,172 miles
  • 2017 – 47,931 miles
  • 2015 – 39,295 miles
  • 2014 – 31,363 miles
  • 2013 – 29,231 miles
  • 2012 – 27,030 miles
  • 2011 – 21,724 miles
  • 2010 – 14,788 miles
  • 2009 – 11,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,911 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    721337224438
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail59,911 miles (+2,823)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    361129193508
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass57,088 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,088 miles
    Test number
    287894660271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,832 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,832 miles
    Test number
    820526173431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail54,830 miles (+3,833)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,830 miles
    Test number
    852395007434
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,997 miles (+1,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,997 miles
    Test number
    334849538492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,532 miles (+916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    211783533746
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass48,616 miles (+444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,616 miles
    Test number
    869489436250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass48,172 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,172 miles
    Test number
    103442933616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass47,931 miles (+8,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,931 miles
    Test number
    454392645181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass39,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,295 miles
    Test number
    858499652569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,288 miles (+5,321)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,288 miles
    Test number
    912455420994
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,967 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,967 miles
    Test number
    439260375092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,363 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    886865904125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,231 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,231 miles
    Test number
    236241403463
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass29,231 miles (+2,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,231 miles
    Test number
    898341003163
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass27,030 miles (+5,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    925292152072
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass21,724 miles (+6,936)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,724 miles
    Test number
    466060971005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,788 miles
    Test number
    723404730079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,783 miles (+3,088)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,783 miles
    Test number
    123654130401
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass11,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,695 miles
    Test number
    312122049060
    • 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)

Questions about WPE 3

What vehicle is registration WPE 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WPE 3 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2006. 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 WPE 3 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WPE 3 expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WPE 3?
The MOT on WPE 3 expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WPE 3 done?
WPE 3 was recorded at 59,911 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 3,029 miles a year.
Has WPE 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WPE 3 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on WPE 3 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 WPE 3 find?
WPE 3 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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