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BMW R Series

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,085 cc

P290 AAAMOT history

P290 AAA is a red petrol BMW R Series first used on 1 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 51,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
51,212 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 AAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 AAA was last recorded at 51,212 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,200 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 51,212 miles
  • 2021 – 51,200 miles
  • 2020 – 51,079 miles
  • 2019 – 50,965 miles
  • 2018 – 50,765 miles
  • 2017 – 50,633 miles
  • 2016 – 50,373 miles
  • 2015 – 49,927 miles
  • 2014 – 48,155 miles
  • 2011 – 47,378 miles
  • 2010 – 44,560 miles
  • 2008 – 40,251 miles
  • 2007 – 35,864 miles
  • 2006 – 32,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,212 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Rear Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Floating front discs worn on bobbins

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,212 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,212 miles
    Test number
    645029478241
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass51,200 miles (+121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    347934903080
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass51,079 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,079 miles
    Test number
    172332732909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,965 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    366821044260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,765 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    554046406958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,633 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    716665255920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,373 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,373 miles
    Test number
    618772659940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,927 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,927 miles
    Test number
    969403400980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,155 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,155 miles
    Test number
    896777014207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,378 miles (+2,818)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    847341011184
    • DangerousO/s & n/s front disc bobbins worn
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  11. Pass44,560 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    134023990407
    • DangerousFloating front discs worn on bobbins
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  12. Fail44,560 miles (+4,309)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    223981090066
    • DangerousFloating front discs worn on bobbins
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureFront Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Pass40,251 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,251 miles
    Test number
    723512448255
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  14. Fail40,251 miles (+4,387)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,251 miles
    Test number
    592692748266
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass35,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,864 miles
    Test number
    813417547237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,864 miles (+3,581)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,864 miles
    Test number
    613886447247
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

  17. Pass32,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,283 miles
    Test number
    130782846283
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Questions about P290 AAA

Does P290 AAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P290 AAA expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P290 AAA?
The MOT on P290 AAA expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P290 AAA done?
P290 AAA was recorded at 51,212 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 1,061 miles a year.
Has P290 AAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 AAA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on P290 AAA 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 P290 AAA find?
P290 AAA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to the legal limit; nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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