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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P286 RYVMOT history

P286 RYV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

P286 RYV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
88,546 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P286 RYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P286 RYV was last recorded at 88,546 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,543 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,546 miles
  • 2021 – 81,856 miles
  • 2020 – 76,480 miles
  • 2019 – 74,347 miles
  • 2018 – 68,472 miles
  • 2014 – 68,366 miles
  • 2013 – 68,178 miles
  • 2012 – 67,277 miles
  • 2011 – 62,926 miles
  • 2010 – 61,092 miles
  • 2009 – 59,424 miles
  • 2007 – 57,845 miles
  • 2006 – 56,651 miles
  • 2005 – 54,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,546 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,546 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,546 miles
    Test number
    110879880699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,543 miles (+6,687)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,543 miles
    Test number
    390534149396
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dripping on to exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,856 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,856 miles
    Test number
    674206593831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,854 miles (+5,374)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,854 miles
    Test number
    958877774053
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,480 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,480 miles
    Test number
    754964274381
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,480 miles (+2,133)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,480 miles
    Test number
    437195316955
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,347 miles (+5,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,347 miles
    Test number
    341276958487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass68,472 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,472 miles
    Test number
    668420515300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,366 miles (+188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    378468974112
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on edge of treads

  10. Pass68,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,178 miles
    Test number
    387770143020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,178 miles (+901)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,178 miles
    Test number
    758650443015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass67,277 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,277 miles
    Test number
    447489652049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,926 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,926 miles
    Test number
    858745611014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,092 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,092 miles
    Test number
    660217130068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,424 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    771132349056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  16. Fail59,371 miles (+1,526)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    143710449090
    • DangerousDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass57,845 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    403148037392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,651 miles (+1,902)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,651 miles
    Test number
    233189926399
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f door poor op

  19. Pass54,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    54,749 miles
    Test number
    420229525326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P286 RYV

Does P286 RYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P286 RYV expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P286 RYV?
The MOT on P286 RYV expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P286 RYV done?
P286 RYV was recorded at 88,546 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 1,996 miles a year.
Has P286 RYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P286 RYV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on P286 RYV 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 P286 RYV find?
P286 RYV passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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