BMW 3 SERIES C3GLJ has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 114,174 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 11th September 2025 at 16:56.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Thursday 10th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

C3GLJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 2026114,174 MI
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 2025136,307 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED10TH JULY 202427TH JULY 2025128,250 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 202327TH JULY 2024125,622 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 2023125,622 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20225TH JANUARY 2023118,006 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Small Hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Offside/nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Covers Impede Parts Of The Inspection
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20215TH JANUARY 2022112,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit.
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear And Nearside Rear Tyres Worn Almost Devoid Of Visible Tread On Inner Edges.
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Low On Outer Edge.
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Getting Low.
  5. ADVISORY - Covers Impede Parts Of The Inspection.
FAILED4TH JANUARY 2021112,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit.
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear And Nearside Rear Tyres Worn Almost Devoid Of Visible Tread On Inner Edges.
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Low On Outer Edge.
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Getting Low.
  5. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  7. ADVISORY - Covers Impede Parts Of The Inspection.
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20205TH JANUARY 2021106,563 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 2019106,548 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201812TH DECEMBER 201997,410 MI
PASSED10TH MAY 201826TH MAY 201994,856 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 201726TH MAY 201891,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED16TH MAY 201626TH MAY 201788,377 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Various Covers And Under Trays Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Low Outer Edges
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hoses Starting To Show Age And Slight Cracking
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED8TH MAY 201526TH MAY 201675,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED8TH MAY 201426TH MAY 201563,718 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED8TH MAY 201326TH MAY 201452,486 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Various Covers And Undertrays Restricting Views
  2. USER ENTERED - Cover Sills Fitted
  3. USER ENTERED - Stone Damage To Treads
PASSED11TH MAY 201226TH MAY 201343,551 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Wet Test
  2. USER ENTERED - Various Covers And Undertrays Restricting Views
  3. USER ENTERED - Cover Sills Fitted
FAILED10TH MAY 201243,551 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Wet Test
  3. USER ENTERED - Various Covers And Undertrays Restricting Views
  4. USER ENTERED - Cover Sills Fitted
PASSED16TH MAY 201126TH MAY 201235,979 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
FAILED16TH MAY 201135,979 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED27TH MAY 201026TH MAY 201127,892 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 200928TH SEPTEMBER 201023,260 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C3GLJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

C3GLJ MOT Comments

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C3GLJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 114,174 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,009 miles

C3GLJ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration C3GLJ was manufactured on Thursday 28th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 114,174 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,009 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C3GLJ has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 27 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 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 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does C3GLJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 C3GLJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C3GLJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 C3GLJ does have Tax. Read more

When does C3GLJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for C3GLJ will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. 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 C3GLJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for C3GLJ will expire in 5 months on Thursday 10th September 2026. Read more

When did C3GLJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C3GLJ was on Thursday 11th September 2025 at 16:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C3GLJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for C3GLJ we can see 17 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 C3GLJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for C3GLJ we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C3GLJ?

C3GLJ is registered as a 2006 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has C3GLJ done?

The odometer reading for C3GLJ at the last MOT in September 2025 was 114,174 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 6,009 miles per year. Read more

How old is C3GLJ?

The vehicle C3GLJ was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th September 2006. Read more

What colour is C3GLJ?

The official colour of C3GLJ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does C3GLJ have?

C3GLJ has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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