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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

F3 BRGMOT history

F3 BRG is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

F3 BRG purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,876 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 BRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 BRG was last recorded at 97,876 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,567 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
309 miles
Average per year
1,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,876 miles
  • 2024 – 97,567 miles
  • 2023 – 97,419 miles
  • 2022 – 96,841 miles
  • 2021 – 95,720 miles
  • 2020 – 94,971 miles
  • 2019 – 94,832 miles
  • 2018 – 94,634 miles
  • 2017 – 93,526 miles
  • 2016 – 93,177 miles
  • 2015 – 92,309 miles
  • 2014 – 91,319 miles
  • 2013 – 90,687 miles
  • 2012 – 89,896 miles
  • 2011 – 88,794 miles
  • 2010 – 87,671 miles
  • 2009 – 83,615 miles
  • 2008 – 81,604 miles
  • 2007 – 79,807 miles
  • 2006 – 77,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,876 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,876 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,876 miles
    Test number
    973679338661
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass97,567 miles (+148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,567 miles
    Test number
    315663875231
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass97,419 miles (+578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,419 miles
    Test number
    415924352548
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass96,841 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    457775535927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,720 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,720 miles
    Test number
    331702937720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,971 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    785886919184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,832 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,832 miles
    Test number
    942913893705
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,634 miles (+1,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    337077087026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass93,526 miles (+349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,526 miles
    Test number
    603041701316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass93,177 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,177 miles
    Test number
    535974761915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,309 miles (+990)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,309 miles
    Test number
    886187885135
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished.
    • NoteCovers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edge.
  12. Pass91,319 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    455363884127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,687 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,687 miles
    Test number
    277495583486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,896 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,896 miles
    Test number
    657274192151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,794 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,794 miles
    Test number
    567476091171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,671 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,671 miles
    Test number
    314928280171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,615 miles (+2,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    163109899187
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass81,604 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,604 miles
    Test number
    394712588142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,807 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    79,807 miles
    Test number
    202207077432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    552404786171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 BRG

Does F3 BRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 BRG is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F3 BRG?
The MOT on F3 BRG is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 BRG done?
F3 BRG was recorded at 97,876 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,051 miles a year.
Has F3 BRG ever failed its MOT?
No. F3 BRG has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on F3 BRG 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 F3 BRG find?
F3 BRG passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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