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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

WTV 225MOT history

WTV 225 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2024.

WTV 225 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 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
122,057 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WTV 225
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

WTV 225 was last recorded at 122,057 miles on 13 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2017: 108,408 miles, lower than 108,485 miles on 17 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,057 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,057 miles
  • 2023 – 120,557 miles
  • 2022 – 118,567 miles
  • 2021 – 116,584 miles
  • 2020 – 114,666 miles
  • 2019 – 113,166 miles
  • 2018 – 111,260 miles
  • 2017 – 108,408 miles
  • 2016 – 105,404 miles
  • 2015 – 102,260 miles
  • 2014 – 98,842 miles
  • 2013 – 94,941 miles
  • 2012 – 89,948 miles
  • 2011 – 85,039 miles
  • 2010 – 77,888 miles
  • 2009 – 72,040 miles
  • 2008 – 64,446 miles
  • 2007 – 57,194 miles
  • 2006 – 54,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,057 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear jacking pad missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,057 miles
    Test number
    911512291867
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,057 miles (+1,500)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,057 miles
    Test number
    539581211872
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,557 miles (+1,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,557 miles
    Test number
    496818426743
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,567 miles
    Test number
    910432284467
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,567 miles (+1,983)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,567 miles
    Test number
    387696387595
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,584 miles (+1,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,584 miles
    Test number
    365171631083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,666 miles (+1,500)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,666 miles
    Test number
    144427850465
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,166 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,166 miles
    Test number
    296968906083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail113,166 miles (+1,906)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,166 miles
    Test number
    115534756395
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass111,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,260 miles
    Test number
    671367226929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail111,260 miles (+2,852)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,260 miles
    Test number
    607866577378
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass108,408 miles (-77)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,408 miles
    Test number
    743252771725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,485 miles (+3,081)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    196521571032
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass105,404 miles (+3,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,404 miles
    Test number
    803086388394
    • AdvisoryBoth front rubber brake flex pipes perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass102,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,260 miles
    Test number
    616436763367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail102,260 miles (+3,418)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,260 miles
    Test number
    892007594727
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass98,842 miles (+3,901)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,842 miles
    Test number
    325617684211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low on tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

  18. Pass94,941 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,941 miles
    Test number
    309821793439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail94,941 miles (+4,993)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,941 miles
    Test number
    979281193274
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass89,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,948 miles
    Test number
    576327192206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail89,948 miles (+4,909)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,948 miles
    Test number
    849947592210
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  22. Pass85,039 miles (+7,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    797504191243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass77,888 miles (+5,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,888 miles
    Test number
    334807180419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass72,040 miles (+7,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,040 miles
    Test number
    281798989232
    • NoteABS AND BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRING NOT SECURED AT N/S/F WHEEL

  25. Pass64,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    821084688225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,446 miles (+7,252)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    224883488201
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brake pipes have corosion

  27. Pass57,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    392391297476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,194 miles (+2,974)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    130520997240
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes

  29. Pass54,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,220 miles
    Test number
    513138576272
    • 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)

Questions about WTV 225

What vehicle is registration WTV 225 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WTV 225 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 1997. 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 WTV 225 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WTV 225 expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WTV 225?
The MOT on WTV 225 expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WTV 225 done?
WTV 225 was recorded at 122,057 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2024, an average of 3,729 miles a year.
Has WTV 225 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WTV 225 has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on WTV 225 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WTV 225 find?
WTV 225 passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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