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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R201 WORMOT history

R201 WOR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

R201 WOR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,202 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R201 WOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R201 WOR was last recorded at 106,202 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,138 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
2,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,202 miles
  • 2025 – 96,837 miles
  • 2024 – 87,861 miles
  • 2023 – 83,175 miles
  • 2022 – 71,221 miles
  • 2021 – 70,724 miles
  • 2020 – 70,292 miles
  • 2019 – 69,311 miles
  • 2018 – 68,242 miles
  • 2017 – 67,172 miles
  • 2016 – 66,063 miles
  • 2015 – 64,630 miles
  • 2014 – 63,251 miles
  • 2013 – 62,246 miles
  • 2012 – 61,315 miles
  • 2011 – 60,319 miles
  • 2010 – 59,443 miles
  • 2009 – 57,768 miles
  • 2008 – 55,931 miles
  • 2007 – 54,164 miles
  • 2006 – 51,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,202 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2022

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded both rears

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,202 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,202 miles
    Test number
    518693509080
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail106,138 miles (+9,301)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,138 miles
    Test number
    577545192597
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass96,837 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,837 miles
    Test number
    577140486978
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure o2 sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail96,828 miles (+8,967)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,828 miles
    Test number
    665483194675
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure o2 sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass87,861 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,861 miles
    Test number
    880390085700
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail87,828 miles (+4,653)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    372347261331
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass83,175 miles (+11,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    519955983185
    • AdvisoryBottom of wings rusty
  8. Pass71,221 miles (+497)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    717415282889
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front both rear tyre valves perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass70,724 miles (+432)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    744659401606
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and rear trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass70,292 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    605789012121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail70,292 miles (+981)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    722971229762
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass69,311 miles (+1,069)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    701069482746
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arms slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass68,242 miles (+1,070)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,242 miles
    Test number
    417609160516
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear trail bushes slight worn
  14. Pass67,172 miles (+1,109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    158530328841
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides covered in underseal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass66,063 miles (+1,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,063 miles
    Test number
    363921657136
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides covered in underseal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack inner joints
  16. Pass64,630 miles (+1,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,630 miles
    Test number
    318783355180
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass63,251 miles (+1,005)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    577530454185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads slight worn
    • NoteSlight up and down play in front ball joints most design play
  18. Pass62,246 miles (+931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,246 miles
    Test number
    126524843131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  19. Pass61,315 miles (+996)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,315 miles
    Test number
    327312952136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake pads slight worn
    • NoteOff side front fog light not working
  20. Pass60,319 miles (+876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    508962151148
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass59,443 miles (+1,675)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    531415950106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront fog light not working off side
  22. Pass57,768 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    190827909128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,931 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,931 miles
    Test number
    560168498096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,164 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,164 miles
    Test number
    713663007128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,951 miles
    Test number
    542526596088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R201 WOR

Does R201 WOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R201 WOR is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R201 WOR?
The MOT on R201 WOR is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R201 WOR done?
R201 WOR was recorded at 106,202 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,673 miles a year.
Has R201 WOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R201 WOR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R201 WOR 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 WOR find?
R201 WOR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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