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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

73 REMOT history

73 RE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

73 RE black 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 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
157,960 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
73 RE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

73 RE was last recorded at 157,960 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,951 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
9,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,960 miles
  • 2024 – 149,857 miles
  • 2023 – 126,562 miles
  • 2022 – 105,307 miles
  • 2021 – 99,614 miles
  • 2020 – 85,756 miles
  • 2019 – 85,346 miles
  • 2018 – 81,610 miles
  • 2017 – 76,716 miles
  • 2016 – 68,706 miles
  • 2015 – 61,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,960 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,960 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,960 miles
    Test number
    923216830606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail157,951 miles (+8,094)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,951 miles
    Test number
    403056911414
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,857 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    149,857 miles
    Test number
    433026385394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,851 miles (+23,289)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,851 miles
    Test number
    924610834072
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect 2 welds both cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,562 miles
    Test number
    707617381422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,562 miles (+21,255)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,562 miles
    Test number
    657902417917
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass105,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,307 miles
    Test number
    584382047074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail105,307 miles (+5,693)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,307 miles
    Test number
    176180696897
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,614 miles (+13,858)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,614 miles
    Test number
    528281821131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,756 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,756 miles
    Test number
    993685820291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,346 miles (+3,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,346 miles
    Test number
    991558174225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges

  12. Pass81,610 miles (+4,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,610 miles
    Test number
    988240794717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Damp 3/4 of the way down the strut (2.7.3)

  13. Pass76,716 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,716 miles
    Test number
    617419669908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,706 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,706 miles
    Test number
    834836572277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,612 miles
    Test number
    577192025084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 73 RE

What vehicle is registration 73 RE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 73 RE on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jan 2012. 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 73 RE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 73 RE expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 73 RE?
The MOT on 73 RE expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 73 RE done?
73 RE was recorded at 157,960 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 9,174 miles a year.
Has 73 RE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 73 RE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 73 RE 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 73 RE find?
73 RE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge.

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