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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,991 cc

P54 RYWMOT history

P54 RYW is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 48,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

P54 RYW red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
48,350 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P54 RYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
21 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P54 RYW was last recorded at 48,350 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 9,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,221 miles · 11 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
9,129 miles
Average per year
1,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 48,350 miles
  • 2020 – 39,221 miles
  • 2019 – 37,246 miles
  • 2018 – 31,399 miles
  • 2017 – 29,327 miles
  • 2016 – 26,491 miles
  • 2015 – 23,137 miles
  • 2014 – 20,916 miles
  • 2013 – 19,641 miles
  • 2012 – 17,489 miles
  • 2011 – 16,025 miles
  • 2010 – 15,028 miles
  • 2009 – 14,230 miles
  • 2005 – 13,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,350 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    599839451896
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail48,350 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    930592632061
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    146284254282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    959993608279
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass39,221 miles (+1,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,221 miles
    Test number
    546236858681
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass37,246 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,246 miles
    Test number
    818005108917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,399 miles (+2,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,399 miles
    Test number
    399701606038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass29,327 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,327 miles
    Test number
    848041509586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,491 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,491 miles
    Test number
    461413920350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,137 miles (+2,221)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,137 miles
    Test number
    498488905205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front wheel damaged
  11. Pass20,916 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,916 miles
    Test number
    309541314459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,641 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,641 miles
    Test number
    897586323306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,489 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    569430312364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,025 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,025 miles
    Test number
    896162341259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,028 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,028 miles
    Test number
    352309850274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,230 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,230 miles
    Test number
    822542569241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    13,925 miles
    Test number
    211291365198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P54 RYW

Does P54 RYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P54 RYW expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P54 RYW?
The MOT on P54 RYW expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P54 RYW done?
P54 RYW was recorded at 48,350 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 1,968 miles a year.
Has P54 RYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P54 RYW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on P54 RYW 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 P54 RYW find?
P54 RYW passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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