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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1984 · 1,990 cc

B686 BOEMOT history

B686 BOE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 128,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
128,397 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
41 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B686 BOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

B686 BOE was last recorded at 128,397 miles on 30 May 2023, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,272 miles · 19 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
41 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,397 miles
  • 2021 – 128,272 miles
  • 2019 – 128,251 miles
  • 2017 – 128,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,397 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust croaded
  • AdvisoryVehicle has hevey use of underseal on sill and floor

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 3 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,397 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,397 miles
    Test number
    425373769952
    • AdvisoryBrake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust croaded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has hevey use of underseal on sill and floor

  2. Fail128,393 miles (+121)6 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,393 miles
    Test number
    650586860819
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust croaded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has hevey use of underseal on sill and floor

  3. Pass128,272 miles (+21)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    892176397639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has croasion to various underbody and suspension components

  4. Pass128,251 miles (+88)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,251 miles
    Test number
    923165056036
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres rubbr cracking
    • AdvisoryVehicle has surface crosion on all suspension components

  5. Pass128,163 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,163 miles
    Test number
    897937839010
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres has sigh of cracking
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 of them (2.4.C.1b)

Questions about B686 BOE

Does B686 BOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B686 BOE expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B686 BOE?
The MOT on B686 BOE expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B686 BOE done?
B686 BOE was recorded at 128,397 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 41 miles a year.
Has B686 BOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B686 BOE has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on B686 BOE 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 B686 BOE find?
B686 BOE passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 13 advisories: brake repair covered in underseal; bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 10 more.

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