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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

797 ANMOT history

797 AN is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

797 AN grey 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 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
191,858 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
797 AN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

797 AN was last recorded at 191,858 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,431 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
8,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,858 miles
  • 2024 – 191,431 miles
  • 2022 – 189,129 miles
  • 2021 – 181,269 miles
  • 2020 – 173,009 miles
  • 2019 – 160,601 miles
  • 2018 – 152,166 miles
  • 2017 – 144,028 miles
  • 2016 – 136,058 miles
  • 2014 – 119,356 miles
  • 2013 – 109,802 miles
  • 2012 – 98,165 miles
  • 2011 – 84,684 miles
  • 2010 – 73,986 miles
  • 2009 – 57,238 miles
  • 2008 – 42,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,858 miles (+427)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    191,858 miles
    Test number
    351956123603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass191,431 miles (+2,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    191,431 miles
    Test number
    661091587216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass189,129 miles (+7,860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    189,129 miles
    Test number
    758010743650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,269 miles (+8,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,269 miles
    Test number
    126645483926
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,009 miles (+12,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,009 miles
    Test number
    993634170068
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass160,601 miles (+8,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,601 miles
    Test number
    998996795863
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,166 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,166 miles
    Test number
    873485316247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail152,166 miles (+8,138)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,166 miles
    Test number
    204687748282
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass144,028 miles (+5)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,028 miles
    Test number
    808045218042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail144,023 miles (+7,965)3 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,023 miles
    Test number
    742456198176
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass136,058 miles (+16,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,058 miles
    Test number
    821037639126
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockasorbers becoming damp
    • AdvisoryN/side rear handbrake lower effort to o/side

  12. Pass119,356 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,356 miles
    Test number
    338889714485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail119,356 miles (+9,554)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,356 miles
    Test number
    365479314217
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass109,802 miles (+11,637)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,802 miles
    Test number
    986658413219
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSill covers

  15. Pass98,165 miles (+13,481)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,165 miles
    Test number
    309234532401
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch trim broken and inscure
    • NoteTpm light on

  16. Pass84,684 miles (+482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,684 miles
    Test number
    515616291103
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

  17. Fail84,202 miles (+10,216)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,202 miles
    Test number
    795722491185
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

  18. Pass73,986 miles (+16,748)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,986 miles
    Test number
    202304890185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,238 miles (+14,937)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,238 miles
    Test number
    483515489106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,301 miles
    Test number
    994295618045
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 797 AN

What vehicle is registration 797 AN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 797 AN on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Feb 2005. 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 797 AN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 797 AN expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 797 AN?
The MOT on 797 AN expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 797 AN done?
797 AN was recorded at 191,858 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 8,586 miles a year.
Has 797 AN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 797 AN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on 797 AN 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 797 AN find?
797 AN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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