
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass83,175 miles (+11,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 83,175 miles
- Test number
- 519955983185
- AdvisoryBottom of wings rusty
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
Pass57,768 miles (+1,837)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 57,768 miles
- Test number
- 190827909128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,931 miles (+1,767)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 55,931 miles
- Test number
- 560168498096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,164 miles (+2,213)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 54,164 miles
- Test number
- 713663007128
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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