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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

579 ERHMOT history

579 ERH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

579 ERH silver 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 16 May 2026
Mileage
123,390 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
579 ERH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

579 ERH was last recorded at 123,390 miles on 16 May 2025, 1,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,673 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,717 miles
Average per year
6,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,390 miles
  • 2024 – 121,673 miles
  • 2023 – 120,443 miles
  • 2022 – 118,933 miles
  • 2021 – 117,338 miles
  • 2019 – 117,286 miles
  • 2018 – 113,995 miles
  • 2017 – 108,212 miles
  • 2016 – 98,535 miles
  • 2015 – 86,910 miles
  • 2014 – 77,259 miles
  • 2013 – 68,243 miles
  • 2012 – 56,694 miles
  • 2011 – 47,006 miles
  • 2010 – 36,423 miles
  • 2009 – 26,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Corrosion to n/s o/s/front to rear brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine check light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Movement to n/s/f o/s/f brake reaction bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Movement to n/s/f o/s/f lower ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Signs of damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Wear to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,390 miles (+1,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,390 miles
    Test number
    121769390332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,673 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,673 miles
    Test number
    999627997775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,443 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,443 miles
    Test number
    127608929280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,933 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,933 miles
    Test number
    130286617624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,338 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,338 miles
    Test number
    681818172202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,286 miles
    Test number
    806992699080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail117,286 miles (+3,291)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,286 miles
    Test number
    232739829476
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass113,995 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    235319932148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,212 miles (+9,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,212 miles
    Test number
    251440775148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight play offside track rod

  10. Pass98,535 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    555070160704
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s o/s/front to rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on
    • AdvisoryMovement to n/s/f o/s/f brake reaction bushes
    • AdvisoryMovement to n/s/f o/s/f lower ball joints
    • AdvisorySigns of damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryWear to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes

  11. Fail98,535 miles (+11,625)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    127287486395
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s o/s/front to rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on
    • AdvisoryMovement to n/s/f o/s/f brake reaction bushes
    • AdvisoryMovement to n/s/f o/s/f lower ball joints
    • AdvisorySigns of damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryWear to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes

  12. Pass86,910 miles (+9,651)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,910 miles
    Test number
    767362585106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,259 miles
    Test number
    168542494124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,259 miles (+9,016)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,259 miles
    Test number
    536761794105
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass68,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,243 miles
    Test number
    548562893161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,243 miles (+11,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,243 miles
    Test number
    957531493147
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass56,694 miles (+9,688)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,694 miles
    Test number
    326231902109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,006 miles
    Test number
    155040591413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail47,005 miles (+10,582)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,005 miles
    Test number
    996360991019
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass36,423 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    913321290008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,369 miles (+9,862)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    492290190031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass26,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,507 miles
    Test number
    783449689039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 579 ERH

What vehicle is registration 579 ERH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 579 ERH on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 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 579 ERH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 579 ERH expired on 16 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 579 ERH?
The MOT on 579 ERH expired on 16 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 579 ERH done?
579 ERH was recorded at 123,390 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 6,007 miles a year.
Has 579 ERH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 579 ERH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on 579 ERH 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 579 ERH find?
579 ERH passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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