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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

975 BRLMOT history

975 BRL is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 103,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

975 BRL green 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 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,976 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
975 BRL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

975 BRL was last recorded at 103,976 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 3,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,962 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,014 miles
Average per year
2,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,976 miles
  • 2024 – 100,962 miles
  • 2023 – 97,827 miles
  • 2022 – 93,867 miles
  • 2021 – 91,549 miles
  • 2020 – 90,958 miles
  • 2019 – 88,170 miles
  • 2018 – 86,713 miles
  • 2017 – 86,380 miles
  • 2016 – 85,203 miles
  • 2015 – 83,673 miles
  • 2014 – 81,725 miles
  • 2013 – 79,009 miles
  • 2012 – 75,626 miles
  • 2011 – 70,947 miles
  • 2010 – 67,549 miles
  • 2009 – 63,302 miles
  • 2008 – 59,481 miles
  • 2007 – 55,997 miles
  • 2006 – 52,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,976 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front jacking point has excessive corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

33 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,976 miles (+3,014)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    233537728677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,962 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,962 miles
    Test number
    707297005032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,827 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,827 miles
    Test number
    130068070010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,867 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    430155646862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,549 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,549 miles
    Test number
    472689988474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,958 miles (+2,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,958 miles
    Test number
    384192634114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    647540090766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point has excessive corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,170 miles (+5)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    879679421418
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point has excessive corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,165 miles (+1,452)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,165 miles
    Test number
    150871647047
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,713 miles
    Test number
    959641781398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak From gearbox

  11. Fail86,713 miles (+333)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,713 miles
    Test number
    371357349400
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak From gearbox

  12. Pass86,380 miles (+1,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    867365893131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  13. Pass85,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    936565002235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,203 miles (+1,530)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    635637558569
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Fail83,673 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,673 miles
    Test number
    167389415028
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOSF wheel hard spin by hand, unable to check wheel bearing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass83,673 miles (+1,948)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,673 miles
    Test number
    348359115056
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOSF wheel hard spin by hand, unable to check wheel bearing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass81,725 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,725 miles
    Test number
    187644214418
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail81,725 miles (+2,716)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,725 miles
    Test number
    466877804048
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass79,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,009 miles
    Test number
    836197313009
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail79,009 miles (+3,383)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,009 miles
    Test number
    726675013063
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass75,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    766057512021
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail75,626 miles (+4,679)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    999076212092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass70,947 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    756041921087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,940 miles (+3,391)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    615309111072
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteREAR SHOCKABSORBERS CORRODED

  25. Pass67,549 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,549 miles
    Test number
    161019210021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail67,549 miles (+4,247)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,549 miles
    Test number
    962698810038
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass63,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,302 miles
    Test number
    894976219061
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail63,302 miles (+3,821)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,302 miles
    Test number
    212704119027
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass59,481 miles (+3,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,481 miles
    Test number
    803430518044
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass55,997 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,997 miles
    Test number
    261462527054
    • NoteRear number plate loose

  31. Fail55,997 miles (+3,865)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,997 miles
    Test number
    561572027018
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear number plate loose

  32. Pass52,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    484717026049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail52,132 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    771256826017
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about 975 BRL

What vehicle is registration 975 BRL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 975 BRL on a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 975 BRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 975 BRL expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 975 BRL?
The MOT on 975 BRL expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 975 BRL done?
975 BRL was recorded at 103,976 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 2,634 miles a year.
Has 975 BRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 975 BRL has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on 975 BRL 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 975 BRL find?
975 BRL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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