BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 1989 · 1,990 cc
F657 RUUMOT history
F657 RUU is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 1989. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 205,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 205,353 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,702 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F657 RUU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 17 May 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F657 RUU was last recorded at 205,353 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 5,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 199,558 miles · 13 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,795 miles
- Average per year
- 3,702 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 205,353 miles
- 2025 – 199,558 miles
- 2023 – 192,195 miles
- 2022 – 187,860 miles
- 2021 – 183,845 miles
- 2019 – 179,522 miles
- 2018 – 174,600 miles
- 2017 – 169,612 miles
- 2016 – 165,002 miles
- 2015 – 159,935 miles
- 2010 – 159,069 miles
- 2009 – 156,394 miles
- 2008 – 152,191 miles
- 2007 – 144,845 miles
- 2006 – 135,792 miles
- 2005 – 128,402 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,353 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 sills corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower both sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
- AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
- AdvisoryUnder side corroded
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,353 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 205,353 miles
- Test number
- 184751102799
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 sills corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower both sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
- AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
- AdvisoryUnder side corroded
Fail205,353 miles (+5,795)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,353 miles
- Test number
- 626492344109
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 sills corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower both sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
- AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
- AdvisoryUnder side corroded
Pass199,558 miles (+7,363)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 199,558 miles
- Test number
- 334823991253
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrsion on ubnder side of vehicle and bioth sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass192,195 miles (+4,335)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 192,195 miles
- Test number
- 859894850277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,860 miles (+4,015)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 187,860 miles
- Test number
- 624433208516
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,845 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 183,845 miles
- Test number
- 412801945376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,833 miles (+4,311)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,833 miles
- Test number
- 265843503385
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass179,522 miles (+131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 179,522 miles
- Test number
- 786004324383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail179,391 miles (+4,791)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,391 miles
- Test number
- 776833315272
- MajorFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both side (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,600 miles (+4,988)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 174,600 miles
- Test number
- 566318561753
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass169,612 miles (+4,610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 169,612 miles
- Test number
- 915549920945
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass165,002 miles (+122)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 165,002 miles
- Test number
- 780603534107
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail164,880 miles (+4,945)12 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,880 miles
- Test number
- 754372733081
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass159,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 159,935 miles
- Test number
- 984651171374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,935 miles (+866)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,935 miles
- Test number
- 379166051484
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass159,069 miles (+2,675)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 159,069 miles
- Test number
- 404487040375
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass156,394 miles (+4,203)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 156,394 miles
- Test number
- 361564839357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,191 miles (+7,346)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 152,191 miles
- Test number
- 724834578280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,845 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 144,845 miles
- Test number
- 832492647296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,841 miles (+9,049)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,841 miles
- Test number
- 644191147287
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass135,792 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 135,792 miles
- Test number
- 230682946280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,711 miles (+7,309)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,711 miles
- Test number
- 194621246274
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteWindscreen cracked outside b zone
Pass128,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 128,402 miles
- Test number
- 460274235294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F657 RUU
- Does F657 RUU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F657 RUU is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F657 RUU?
- The MOT on F657 RUU is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F657 RUU done?
- F657 RUU was recorded at 205,353 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 3,702 miles a year.
- Has F657 RUU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F657 RUU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on F657 RUU 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 F657 RUU find?
- F657 RUU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 sills corroded; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; front lower both sills corroded, and 3 more.
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