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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

R264 VRHMOT history

R264 VRH is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

R264 VRH green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,130 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R264 VRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R264 VRH was last recorded at 128,130 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2024: 23,055 miles, lower than 108,922 miles on 20 Apr 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,130 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,130 miles
  • 2025 – 27,658 miles
  • 2024 – 23,055 miles
  • 2023 – 108,922 miles
  • 2022 – 105,611 miles
  • 2021 – 101,263 miles
  • 2020 – 98,969 miles
  • 2019 – 93,111 miles
  • 2018 – 85,401 miles
  • 2017 – 83,015 miles
  • 2015 – 76,025 miles
  • 2014 – 71,049 miles
  • 2013 – 68,340 miles
  • 2012 – 64,328 miles
  • 2011 – 59,966 miles
  • 2010 – 56,992 miles
  • 2009 – 53,356 miles
  • 2008 – 50,485 miles
  • 2007 – 47,628 miles
  • 2006 – 43,824 miles
  • 2005 – 40,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,130 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderneath is corroded plus both sills plus sub frame and componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,130 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,130 miles
    Test number
    408364808858
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath is corroded plus both sills plus sub frame and components

  2. Fail128,130 miles (+100,472)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,130 miles
    Test number
    167216777459
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed some cords are poking though inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm bush has movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath is corroded plus both sills plus sub frame and components

  3. Pass27,658 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    27,658 miles
    Test number
    486814183245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,055 miles (-85,867)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    23,055 miles
    Test number
    236397298081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,922 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,922 miles
    Test number
    474592691933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass105,611 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,611 miles
    Test number
    598897275376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,263 miles (+2,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,263 miles
    Test number
    375209887153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass98,969 miles (+5,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,969 miles
    Test number
    152676029125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass93,111 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    631986351695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,067 miles (+7,666)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    805626796438
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass85,401 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    246380142141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,015 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    779787292718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,025 miles (+4,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    589802070454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Pass71,049 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,049 miles
    Test number
    329166874406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,340 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,340 miles
    Test number
    859221703391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,328 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,328 miles
    Test number
    106698892254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass64,328 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,328 miles
    Test number
    305588092426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,966 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,966 miles
    Test number
    149404591223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,992 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,992 miles
    Test number
    561487180295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,356 miles
    Test number
    153496709347
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail53,356 miles (+2,871)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,356 miles
    Test number
    880656909351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass50,485 miles (+2,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,485 miles
    Test number
    572424698294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  23. Pass47,628 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,628 miles
    Test number
    434369797251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,824 miles (+3,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,824 miles
    Test number
    633459076207
    • NoteBrake wear indicator lamp is on, brake pad wear front and rear seems fine, brake fluid level is above minimum mark.

  25. Pass40,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,627 miles
    Test number
    372600695246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R264 VRH

Does R264 VRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R264 VRH is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R264 VRH?
The MOT on R264 VRH is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R264 VRH done?
R264 VRH was recorded at 128,130 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,222 miles a year.
Has R264 VRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R264 VRH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R264 VRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R264 VRH find?
R264 VRH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs corroded; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded, and 2 more.

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