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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,494 cc

P765 RUWMOT history

P765 RUW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 134,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

P765 RUW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
134,732 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P765 RUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
24 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P765 RUW was last recorded at 134,732 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,687 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
4,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,732 miles
  • 2024 – 127,649 miles
  • 2023 – 120,229 miles
  • 2022 – 116,759 miles
  • 2021 – 108,817 miles
  • 2020 – 101,712 miles
  • 2019 – 96,017 miles
  • 2018 – 93,420 miles
  • 2017 – 89,462 miles
  • 2016 – 87,005 miles
  • 2015 – 85,816 miles
  • 2014 – 82,369 miles
  • 2013 – 80,802 miles
  • 2012 – 80,004 miles
  • 2011 – 78,162 miles
  • 2010 – 74,507 miles
  • 2009 – 71,524 miles
  • 2008 – 65,889 miles
  • 2007 – 61,781 miles
  • 2006 – 56,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,732 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake performance could be better 16%recorded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Various signs of underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,732 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,732 miles
    Test number
    4468925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,687 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,687 miles
    Test number
    4446214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,649 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,649 miles
    Test number
    3173824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,229 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,229 miles
    Test number
    841527574755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake performance could be better 16%recorded
    • AdvisoryVarious signs of underside corrosion

  5. Fail120,226 miles (+3,467)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,226 miles
    Test number
    461805825850
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake performance could be better 16%recorded
    • AdvisoryVarious signs of underside corrosion

  6. Pass116,759 miles (+7,942)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,759 miles
    Test number
    908285477127
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (Fouls inner arch) (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • Advisory(General underbody component corrosion)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (Reservoir area) (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass108,817 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,817 miles
    Test number
    407967253481
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield loose.
    • AdvisorySteering components corroded.

  8. Fail108,816 miles (+7,104)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,816 miles
    Test number
    979343611274
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield loose.
    • AdvisorySteering components corroded.

  9. Pass101,712 miles (+5,695)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    101,712 miles
    Test number
    770772288028
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass96,017 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,017 miles
    Test number
    393200391668
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and steering components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil cooler pipes heavily corroded

  11. Fail96,016 miles (+2,596)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    268859154068
    • MajorNearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded feed to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded return from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded two pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxilary belt tensioner damper broken
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and steering components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil cooler pipes heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  12. Pass93,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    640214898288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,420 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    184988022824
    • FailureCentral Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  14. Fail93,420 miles (+3,958)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    188664461033
    • FailureCentral Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass89,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,462 miles
    Test number
    951746477860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail89,462 miles (+174)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,462 miles
    Test number
    347251660952
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass89,288 miles (+2,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,288 miles
    Test number
    730048757317
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension components corroded.

  18. Pass87,005 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    791464662074
    • AdvisoryFront and rear steering and suspension components heavly corroded.

  19. Fail86,989 miles (+1,173)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    195405426035
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering and suspension components heavly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components heavly corroded.

  20. Pass85,816 miles (+3,447)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,816 miles
    Test number
    685036805188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm.
    • NoteSteering and suspension components excessively corroded.

  21. Pass82,369 miles (+44)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,369 miles
    Test number
    329305304175
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBrake discs rusty and vibrate

  22. Fail82,325 miles (+1,523)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,325 miles
    Test number
    575444804102
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass80,802 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,802 miles
    Test number
    216909403462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,800 miles (+796)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,800 miles
    Test number
    366037803149
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass80,004 miles (+122)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,004 miles
    Test number
    156038962037
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteAir-bag light on
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  26. Fail79,882 miles (+1,720)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,882 miles
    Test number
    189160862098
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded under car

  27. Pass78,162 miles (+3,655)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    897851111058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition.

  28. Pass74,507 miles (+2,983)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,507 miles
    Test number
    362296400048
    • NoteAir bag light stays on
    • NoteB/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules
    • NoteFanbelt (A/C belt) getting abit cracked and perrished
    • NoteFront inner b/pads appear abit low
    • NoteFront to rear metal b/pipe at O/S/R end getting abit corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion around N/S/R top coil spring seat area
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

  29. Pass71,524 miles (+5,635)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,524 miles
    Test number
    132307809056
    • NoteFront brakes are out of ballance.
    • NoteRear brake discs are scored.
    • NoteSills covered full exam not posible.

  30. Pass65,889 miles (+4,108)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,889 miles
    Test number
    933569008050
    • NoteAir bag light at dash stays ON
    • NoteFront metal b/pipe at top bulkhead area by engine getting abit corroded slightly
    • NoteSlight condensation at O/S H/Light glass

  31. Pass61,781 miles (+5,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,781 miles
    Test number
    440592517012
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread

  32. Pass56,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,149 miles
    Test number
    691393516005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P765 RUW

Does P765 RUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P765 RUW expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P765 RUW?
The MOT on P765 RUW expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P765 RUW done?
P765 RUW was recorded at 134,732 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 4,044 miles a year.
Has P765 RUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P765 RUW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on P765 RUW 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 P765 RUW find?
P765 RUW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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