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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,796 cc

MRL 814MOT history

MRL 814 is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 1991. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,639 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MRL 814
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
24 May 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MRL 814 was last recorded at 114,639 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,621 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,639 miles
  • 2025 – 114,328 miles
  • 2024 – 113,010 miles
  • 2023 – 112,748 miles
  • 2019 – 111,401 miles
  • 2018 – 110,369 miles
  • 2016 – 108,509 miles
  • 2015 – 106,182 miles
  • 2014 – 104,947 miles
  • 2012 – 103,752 miles
  • 2010 – 103,752 miles
  • 2009 – 103,738 miles
  • 2007 – 101,796 miles
  • 2006 – 92,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,639 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,639 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,639 miles
    Test number
    421497386523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,621 miles (+293)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,621 miles
    Test number
    506138384312
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass114,328 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    164549259942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,010 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    988422405752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,748 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,748 miles
    Test number
    881289215305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,401 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    343031637150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,369 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,369 miles
    Test number
    622100611337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,368 miles (+1,859)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,368 miles
    Test number
    864907309484
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass108,509 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    148832505422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre perished

  10. Fail108,509 miles (+2,327)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    837365644150
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre perished

  11. Pass106,182 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,182 miles
    Test number
    666860025111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Fail106,182 miles (+1,235)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,182 miles
    Test number
    369869615182
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass104,947 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,947 miles
    Test number
    725500604195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail104,947 miles (+1,195)2 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,947 miles
    Test number
    477073594051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass103,752 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    657833472252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail103,752 miles6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    279882972280
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBattery insecure

  17. Pass103,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    980642480270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Fail103,752 miles (+14)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    502289130220
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteDrivers side front fog lamp lense cracked.
    • NotePassenger front fog lamp out.

  19. Pass103,738 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    103,738 miles
    Test number
    961516029166
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Fail103,738 miles (+1,942)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,738 miles
    Test number
    691353119163
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  21. Pass101,796 miles (+9,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    101,796 miles
    Test number
    762274287294
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass92,026 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    234889886235
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail91,942 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,942 miles
    Test number
    680024386269
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about MRL 814

What vehicle is registration MRL 814 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MRL 814 on a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 1991. 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 MRL 814 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MRL 814 is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on MRL 814?
The MOT on MRL 814 is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MRL 814 done?
MRL 814 was recorded at 114,639 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 1,145 miles a year.
Has MRL 814 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MRL 814 has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on MRL 814 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 MRL 814 find?
MRL 814 passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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