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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

R201 HOBMOT history

R201 HOB is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

R201 HOB red 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 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
114,879 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R201 HOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R201 HOB was last recorded at 114,879 miles on 30 Sept 2021, 3,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,908 miles · 24 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,971 miles
Average per year
4,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,879 miles
  • 2020 – 110,908 miles
  • 2019 – 95,621 miles
  • 2018 – 78,407 miles
  • 2017 – 73,559 miles
  • 2016 – 72,259 miles
  • 2015 – 72,001 miles
  • 2014 – 69,317 miles
  • 2013 – 67,811 miles
  • 2012 – 66,370 miles
  • 2011 – 64,783 miles
  • 2010 – 62,392 miles
  • 2009 – 56,907 miles
  • 2007 – 50,539 miles
  • 2006 – 47,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    889783991385
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    823798641817
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRack damp

  3. Pass114,879 miles (+3,971)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,879 miles
    Test number
    306545463659
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass110,908 miles (+15,287)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,908 miles
    Test number
    920648301405
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass95,621 miles (+17,214)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,621 miles
    Test number
    288093240213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on outer edge slightly. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear diff seized, attempted drifter.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked.

  6. Pass78,407 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,407 miles
    Test number
    693062976132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail78,384 miles (+4,825)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,384 miles
    Test number
    582042004427
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoot no staying closed

  8. Pass73,559 miles (+1,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,559 miles
    Test number
    634257796256
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish on outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass72,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,259 miles
    Test number
    604709817790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,259 miles (+258)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,259 miles
    Test number
    275635743020
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass72,001 miles (+2,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    475118045164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass69,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,317 miles
    Test number
    348488534012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,317 miles (+1,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,317 miles
    Test number
    138808534462
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass67,811 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    787952413075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail67,808 miles (+1,438)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    499471213059
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner side wall perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall starting to perish

  16. Pass66,370 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,370 miles
    Test number
    659861812057
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Fail66,370 miles (+1,587)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,370 miles
    Test number
    827960812069
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass64,783 miles (+2,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    605117901082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass62,392 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,392 miles
    Test number
    670694110093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,341 miles (+5,434)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    154349200028
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,907 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,907 miles
    Test number
    571433519046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,539 miles (+3,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    994240287131
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass47,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,075 miles
    Test number
    492421776134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R201 HOB

Does R201 HOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R201 HOB expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R201 HOB?
The MOT on R201 HOB expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R201 HOB done?
R201 HOB was recorded at 114,879 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2021, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
Has R201 HOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R201 HOB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on R201 HOB 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 R201 HOB find?
R201 HOB passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; underside corroded.

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