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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 1,990 cc

97 BRUMOT history

97 BRU is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 1990. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
126,967 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 BRU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
22 May 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 BRU was last recorded at 126,967 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,436 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
531 miles
Average per year
1,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,967 miles
  • 2025 – 126,436 miles
  • 2024 – 125,672 miles
  • 2023 – 124,964 miles
  • 2022 – 124,058 miles
  • 2021 – 123,446 miles
  • 2019 – 122,213 miles
  • 2017 – 119,904 miles
  • 2016 – 114,045 miles
  • 2015 – 110,418 miles
  • 2014 – 108,105 miles
  • 2013 – 104,621 miles
  • 2012 – 103,369 miles
  • 2011 – 99,671 miles
  • 2010 – 95,948 miles
  • 2009 – 93,722 miles
  • 2008 – 91,468 miles
  • 2007 – 90,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,967 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,967 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,967 miles
    Test number
    723217185125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,436 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,436 miles
    Test number
    131678578080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,672 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,672 miles
    Test number
    843723300703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,669 miles (+705)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    846233902562
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass124,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,964 miles
    Test number
    318890619333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,961 miles (+903)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,961 miles
    Test number
    233029761168
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass124,058 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,058 miles
    Test number
    716123178677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,034 miles (+588)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,034 miles
    Test number
    392211937496
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,446 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,446 miles
    Test number
    988982866684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,444 miles (+1,231)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,444 miles
    Test number
    307796633228
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,213 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,213 miles
    Test number
    258905623291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,904 miles (+5,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,904 miles
    Test number
    119020610237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass114,045 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,045 miles
    Test number
    593355849887
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail114,027 miles (+3,609)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    303733043350
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass110,418 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,418 miles
    Test number
    855862437039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,417 miles (+2,312)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    927950738855
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass108,105 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,105 miles
    Test number
    596448294153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,621 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    876722383118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,369 miles (+3,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,369 miles
    Test number
    328933612421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass99,671 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    986857021299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,948 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,948 miles
    Test number
    974370130271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,722 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,722 miles
    Test number
    851596429236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,468 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,468 miles
    Test number
    672943038220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    90,886 miles
    Test number
    381751327209
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 97 BRU

What vehicle is registration 97 BRU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 BRU on a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 1990. 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 97 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 BRU is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 BRU?
The MOT on 97 BRU is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 BRU done?
97 BRU was recorded at 126,967 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,931 miles a year.
Has 97 BRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 BRU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 97 BRU 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 97 BRU find?
97 BRU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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