
BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 1995 · 2,800 cc
N508 RAPMOT history
N508 RAP is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 326,921 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 326,921 km
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,947 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N508 RAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N508 RAP was last recorded at 326,921 km on 19 Mar 2026, 3,321 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 323,600 km · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,321 km
- Average per year
- 6,947 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 326,921 km
- 2025 – 323,600 km
- 2024 – 323,588 km
- 2022 – 297,808 km
- 2021 – 290,788 km
- 2020 – 289,935 km
- 2019 – 286,823 km
- 2018 – 281,219 km
- 2017 – 276,297 km
- 2016 – 269,507 km
- 2015 – 261,194 km
- 2013 – 243,095 km
- 2012 – 231,694 km
- 2011 – 221,821 km
- 2010 – 220,082 km
- 2009 – 212,012 km
- 2008 – 202,470 km
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 19 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass326,921 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 326,921 km
- Test number
- 597485774279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail326,921 km (+3,321)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 326,921 km
- Test number
- 996931245075
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass323,600 km (+12)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 323,600 km
- Test number
- 842442111078
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear floors, inner and outer sills. covers also fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber piston corroded near upper attachment
Fail323,588 km2 dangerous17 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 323,588 km
- Test number
- 249679148451
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch to inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch to inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber piston corroded near mounting point, advise replacement
Pass301,324 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 301,324 miles
- Test number
- 998810265765
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail301,324 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 301,324 miles
- Test number
- 101235923840
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass297,808 km (+7,020)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 297,808 km
- Test number
- 521736359995
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall no inner yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass290,788 km (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 290,788 km
- Test number
- 179292353582
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail290,776 km (+841)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,776 km
- Test number
- 871061539680
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass289,935 km (+3,112)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 289,935 km
- Test number
- 738217069373
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear leading to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass286,823 km (+5,604)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 286,823 km
- Test number
- 777965776825
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Pass281,219 km (+4,922)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 281,219 km
- Test number
- 167779567791
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront floors corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reccomend replacement5 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear sills repaired slight corrosion to floors
Pass276,297 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 276,297 km
- Test number
- 200294204276
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail276,105 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 276,105 miles
- Test number
- 778208157579
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass269,507 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 269,507 km
- Test number
- 170733411461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner and outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection
Fail269,507 km (+8,313)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,507 km
- Test number
- 909549680875
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner and outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection
Pass261,194 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 261,194 km
- Test number
- 443141671438
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front links (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail261,193 km4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,193 km
- Test number
- 296379904834
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front links (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass253,232 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 253,232 miles
- Test number
- 765321314396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail253,214 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,214 miles
- Test number
- 585987304304
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass243,095 km
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 243,095 km
- Test number
- 595683823137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass231,870 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 231,870 miles
- Test number
- 489414322173
- NoteGEAR BOX OIL LEAK
Fail231,694 km (+9,873)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,694 km
- Test number
- 415558412133
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureParking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
- NoteGEAR BOX OIL LEAK
Pass221,821 km3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 221,821 km
- Test number
- 935683621128
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking and low on tread
Fail221,821 km (+1,739)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,821 km
- Test number
- 318911411195
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking and low on tread
Pass220,082 km (+8,070)6 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 220,082 km
- Test number
- 344777000114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear tyre cuts inner wall
- NoteOffside front & nearside front tyres wearing low inner tread areas
- NoteOffside front tyre cut outer wall
- NoteOffside front windscreen washer jet slightly low in power of spray performance
- NoteOffside rear tyre bald inner tyre tread
Pass212,012 km (+49)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 212,012 km
- Test number
- 574487919198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail211,963 km (+9,493)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,963 km
- Test number
- 262885919402
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass202,470 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 202,470 km
- Test number
- 104460718133
- NoteSmall cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Questions about N508 RAP
- Does N508 RAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N508 RAP is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N508 RAP?
- The MOT on N508 RAP is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N508 RAP done?
- N508 RAP was recorded at 326,921 km at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,947 km a year.
- Has N508 RAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N508 RAP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on N508 RAP 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 N508 RAP find?
- N508 RAP passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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