BMW 3 SERIES B3PTL has 19 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 112,223 miles 1 week ago on Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 11:37.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Sunday 5th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Thursday 1st October 2026.

B3PTL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 2027112,223 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20255TH SEPTEMBER 2026107,625 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 2025107,621 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20245TH SEPTEMBER 2025105,097 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Various Spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20235TH SEPTEMBER 2024102,834 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2023102,834 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 20225TH SEPTEMBER 202399,482 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20215TH SEPTEMBER 202296,559 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20201ST SEPTEMBER 202193,656 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 201930TH DECEMBER 202091,094 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED26TH JUNE 201830TH JUNE 201986,585 MI
PASSED7TH JUNE 201730TH JUNE 201880,415 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Flexi Weekened
  2. ADVISORY - Under-Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components.
PASSED28TH JUNE 201630TH JUNE 201773,442 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Flexi Weakened But Not Excessive.
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components.
  4. ADVISORY - Under-Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components.
PASSED23RD JUNE 201530TH JUNE 201666,860 MI
PASSED12TH JUNE 201430TH JUNE 201557,553 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 201330TH JUNE 201449,432 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 201230TH JUNE 201336,010 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 201130TH JUNE 201225,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED28TH JUNE 201125,756 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Worn Very Low On Inner Edges
  5. USER ENTERED - Brake Servo Vac Hose Chaffed
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B3PTL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

B3PTL MOT Comments

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B3PTL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 112,223 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,235 miles

B3PTL FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration B3PTL was manufactured on Monday 30th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 112,223 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,235 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B3PTL has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 30 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does B3PTL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 B3PTL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B3PTL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 B3PTL does have Tax. Read more

When does B3PTL Tax expire?

The current Tax for B3PTL will expire in 1 month on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B3PTL MOT expire?

The current MOT for B3PTL will expire in 1 year on Sunday 5th September 2027. Read more

When did B3PTL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B3PTL was on Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 11:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B3PTL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for B3PTL we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B3PTL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for B3PTL we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B3PTL?

B3PTL is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has B3PTL done?

The odometer reading for B3PTL at the last MOT in August 2026 was 112,223 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,235 miles per year. Read more

How old is B3PTL?

The vehicle B3PTL was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th June 2008. Read more

What colour is B3PTL?

The official colour of B3PTL is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does B3PTL have?

B3PTL has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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