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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

R291 DBPMOT history

R291 DBP is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2024.

R291 DBP purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2025
Mileage
146,202 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R291 DBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2025
Latest MOT test
6 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R291 DBP was last recorded at 146,202 miles on 6 May 2024, 1,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,940 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,262 miles
Average per year
4,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,202 miles
  • 2023 – 144,940 miles
  • 2022 – 140,477 miles
  • 2021 – 138,836 miles
  • 2020 – 136,843 miles
  • 2018 – 129,731 miles
  • 2017 – 123,862 miles
  • 2016 – 123,758 miles
  • 2015 – 121,729 miles
  • 2014 – 121,219 miles
  • 2013 – 120,601 miles
  • 2011 – 119,706 miles
  • 2010 – 118,275 miles
  • 2009 – 106,835 miles
  • 2008 – 97,020 miles
  • 2007 – 84,654 miles
  • 2006 – 74,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,202 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,202 miles (+1,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,202 miles
    Test number
    671830656750
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass144,940 miles6 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,940 miles
    Test number
    945930377607
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail144,940 miles (+4,463)2 repaired6 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,940 miles
    Test number
    202536567877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,477 miles (+1,641)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    140,477 miles
    Test number
    376052000892
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass138,836 miles (+1,993)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    138,836 miles
    Test number
    120609469252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,843 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    136,843 miles
    Test number
    775278896768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    267024821718
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,731 miles (+5,869)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,731 miles
    Test number
    388451304381
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass123,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,862 miles
    Test number
    758747343181
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail123,862 miles (+104)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,862 miles
    Test number
    271212765153
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass123,758 miles (+2,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,758 miles
    Test number
    180474194828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass121,729 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,729 miles
    Test number
    358289925157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,219 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,219 miles
    Test number
    207826824199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,601 miles (+895)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,601 miles
    Test number
    138156453480
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWipers smeary.

  15. Pass119,706 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,706 miles
    Test number
    988635691195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail119,706 miles (+1,431)2 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,706 miles
    Test number
    408374891145
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass118,275 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    118,275 miles
    Test number
    480730590125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust front mounting corroded
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly faded

  18. Fail118,275 miles (+11,440)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,275 miles
    Test number
    392800390169
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust front mounting corroded
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly faded

  19. Pass106,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    106,835 miles
    Test number
    444677579193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail106,835 miles (+9,815)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,835 miles
    Test number
    271786379187
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass97,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    97,020 miles
    Test number
    874032688145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,020 miles (+12,366)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,020 miles
    Test number
    234642488472
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass84,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    274243777102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,654 miles (+10,370)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    640063077142
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass74,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,284 miles
    Test number
    141889176184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R291 DBP

Does R291 DBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R291 DBP expired on 5 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R291 DBP?
The MOT on R291 DBP expired on 5 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R291 DBP done?
R291 DBP was recorded at 146,202 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2024, an average of 4,028 miles a year.
Has R291 DBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R291 DBP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on R291 DBP 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 R291 DBP find?
R291 DBP passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.

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