BMW 3 SERIES D2BAU has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 180,326 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 15:26.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Friday 23rd October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

D2BAU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 2026180,326 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202423RD OCTOBER 2025178,046 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 202323RD OCTOBER 2024174,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Slight Play
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 202223RD OCTOBER 2023169,305 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 202123RD OCTOBER 2022160,847 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202023RD OCTOBER 2021149,397 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Very Slight
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2020149,397 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Very Slight
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201923RD OCTOBER 2020138,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Both Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Both Edges
  3. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201823RD OCTOBER 2019129,202 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201723RD OCTOBER 2018116,653 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Edges Outer (4.1.e.1)
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 2017116,653 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Edges Outer (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201623RD OCTOBER 2017105,755 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Discs Worn
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Discs Worn
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201523RD OCTOBER 201695,257 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Discs Worn
  3. ADVISORY - Front Discs Worn
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201423RD OCTOBER 201583,646 MI
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201323RD OCTOBER 201479,444 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 201379,444 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED17TH AUGUST 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201375,137 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201269,460 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 20101ST SEPTEMBER 201163,440 MI
PASSED15TH AUGUST 20091ST SEPTEMBER 201056,690 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20081ST SEPTEMBER 200948,102 MI
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 200824TH MARCH 200944,913 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

D2BAU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 86% | MOT Failure Rate: 14%

D2BAU MOT Comments

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D2BAU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 180,326 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,016 miles

D2BAU FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration D2BAU was manufactured on Thursday 24th March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 180,326 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,016 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means D2BAU has a 86% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 32 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 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 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does D2BAU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 D2BAU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is D2BAU Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 D2BAU does have Tax. Read more

When does D2BAU Tax expire?

The current Tax for D2BAU will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 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 D2BAU MOT expire?

The current MOT for D2BAU will expire in 5 months on Friday 23rd October 2026. Read more

When did D2BAU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for D2BAU was on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 15:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has D2BAU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for D2BAU we can see 19 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 D2BAU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for D2BAU we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 86% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is D2BAU?

D2BAU is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has D2BAU done?

The odometer reading for D2BAU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 180,326 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 9,016 miles per year. Read more

How old is D2BAU?

The vehicle D2BAU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 24th March 2005. Read more

What colour is D2BAU?

The official colour of D2BAU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does D2BAU have?

D2BAU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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