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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

A14 RFRMOT history

A14 RFR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2022.

A14 RFR blue 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 27 Feb 2023
Mileage
120,869 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 RFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 RFR was last recorded at 120,869 miles on 21 Feb 2022, 1,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,874 miles · 9 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,995 miles
Average per year
2,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,869 miles
  • 2021 – 118,874 miles
  • 2020 – 116,678 miles
  • 2019 – 114,079 miles
  • 2018 – 110,726 miles
  • 2017 – 107,218 miles
  • 2016 – 104,187 miles
  • 2015 – 102,687 miles
  • 2014 – 99,335 miles
  • 2013 – 95,569 miles
  • 2012 – 92,553 miles
  • 2011 – 90,130 miles
  • 2010 – 87,647 miles
  • 2009 – 83,971 miles
  • 2008 – 80,240 miles
  • 2007 – 77,374 miles
  • 2006 – 74,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,869 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured + offside (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush + offside front (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,869 miles (+1,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,869 miles
    Test number
    907992256865
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,874 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,874 miles
    Test number
    527836711556
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail118,874 miles (+2,196)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,874 miles
    Test number
    847832198118
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass116,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,678 miles
    Test number
    274627027593
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail116,678 miles (+2,599)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,678 miles
    Test number
    777537190983
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass114,079 miles (+3,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,079 miles
    Test number
    802948789201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,726 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    810069944766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured + offside (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Fail110,712 miles (+3,494)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,712 miles
    Test number
    288357461152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured + offside (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass107,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    549972801676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush + offside front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail107,218 miles (+3,031)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    977115288718
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush + offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated +offside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush + offside front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass104,187 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,187 miles
    Test number
    663057624182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush +offside front (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail104,160 miles (+1,473)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,160 miles
    Test number
    245114547676
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced +rear (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort + offside (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush +offside front (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass102,687 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,687 miles
    Test number
    105799885044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    366078784056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,335 miles (+3,766)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    196277084068
    • FailureFront front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass95,569 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,569 miles
    Test number
    316089173033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,553 miles
    Test number
    379486872066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,553 miles (+2,423)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,553 miles
    Test number
    797004572021
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass90,130 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    605270891051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,647 miles (+3,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,647 miles
    Test number
    582590090084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass83,971 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    891293089056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,240 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,240 miles
    Test number
    950618088061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,374 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,374 miles
    Test number
    850358887031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,368 miles (+2,688)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    344037387034
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass74,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,680 miles
    Test number
    560691986022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A14 RFR

Does A14 RFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A14 RFR expired on 27 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A14 RFR?
The MOT on A14 RFR expired on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A14 RFR done?
A14 RFR was recorded at 120,869 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2022, an average of 2,901 miles a year.
Has A14 RFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 RFR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on A14 RFR 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 A14 RFR find?
A14 RFR passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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