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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R137 SSMMOT history

R137 SSM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

R137 SSM green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
148,080 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R137 SSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R137 SSM was last recorded at 148,080 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 19,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,777 miles · 30 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
19,303 miles
Average per year
4,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,080 miles
  • 2020 – 128,777 miles
  • 2019 – 125,909 miles
  • 2018 – 121,453 miles
  • 2017 – 111,543 miles
  • 2016 – 98,308 miles
  • 2015 – 89,473 miles
  • 2014 – 84,070 miles
  • 2013 – 79,347 miles
  • 2012 – 73,388 miles
  • 2011 – 71,840 miles
  • 2009 – 70,799 miles
  • 2008 – 68,886 miles
  • 2007 – 65,952 miles
  • 2006 – 63,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,080 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front steering knuckle slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
  • AdvisoryFront arches corroded and taped up

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,080 miles1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,080 miles
    Test number
    791862509593
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering knuckle slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
    • AdvisoryFront arches corroded and taped up

  2. PassMileage not read14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    820163937249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDip beam poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Body and arches starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. FailMileage not read1 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    317826811362
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDip beam poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Body and arches starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    204769829986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass128,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,777 miles
    Test number
    283025020992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail128,777 miles (+2,868)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,777 miles
    Test number
    323171221677
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass125,909 miles (+4,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,909 miles
    Test number
    538148773051
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,453 miles
    Test number
    603301354182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,453 miles (+9,910)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,453 miles
    Test number
    942801716158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  10. Pass111,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,543 miles
    Test number
    653747970268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,533 miles (+13,225)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,533 miles
    Test number
    626916235176
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested not working (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass98,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,308 miles
    Test number
    155381723966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail98,308 miles (+8,835)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,308 miles
    Test number
    240222996545
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass89,473 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,473 miles
    Test number
    789527155078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    479659754015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,070 miles (+4,723)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    935949654028
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,347 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,347 miles
    Test number
    938258033012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,388 miles
    Test number
    756385602033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,387 miles (+1,547)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,387 miles
    Test number
    508935102009
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  20. Pass71,840 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    139416501419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass70,799 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    70,799 miles
    Test number
    524247739335
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass68,886 miles (+2,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,886 miles
    Test number
    573504828309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass65,952 miles (+2,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    592029537372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass63,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    423799836485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about R137 SSM

Does R137 SSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R137 SSM expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R137 SSM?
The MOT on R137 SSM expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R137 SSM done?
R137 SSM was recorded at 148,080 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
Has R137 SSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R137 SSM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on R137 SSM 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 R137 SSM find?
R137 SSM passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant leak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 16 more.

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