BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
R2 PCNMOT history
R2 PCN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 137,698 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R2 PCN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R2 PCN was last recorded at 137,698 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,223 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,475 miles
- Average per year
- 5,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,698 miles
- 2025 – 134,223 miles
- 2024 – 130,984 miles
- 2023 – 127,054 miles
- 2022 – 122,698 miles
- 2021 – 119,121 miles
- 2020 – 117,511 miles
- 2019 – 111,817 miles
- 2018 – 107,275 miles
- 2017 – 99,811 miles
- 2016 – 91,762 miles
- 2015 – 84,577 miles
- 2014 – 76,767 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,698 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,698 miles (+3,475)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 137,698 miles
- Test number
- 125397422812
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass134,223 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 134,223 miles
- Test number
- 938242221922
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,984 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 130,984 miles
- Test number
- 303968138687
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail130,984 miles (+3,930)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,984 miles
- Test number
- 508772012855
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,054 miles (+4,356)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 127,054 miles
- Test number
- 418005525198
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass122,698 miles (+3,577)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 122,698 miles
- Test number
- 608635986838
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,121 miles (+1,610)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 119,121 miles
- Test number
- 739976245659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,511 miles (+5,694)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 117,511 miles
- Test number
- 234811140411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,817 miles (+4,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 111,817 miles
- Test number
- 792211650735
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
Pass107,275 miles (+7,464)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 107,275 miles
- Test number
- 534140413869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,811 miles (+8,049)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 99,811 miles
- Test number
- 443076514116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,762 miles (+7,185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 91,762 miles
- Test number
- 145238406223
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass84,577 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 84,577 miles
- Test number
- 148168865449
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail84,577 miles (+7,810)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,577 miles
- Test number
- 278528565039
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass76,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 76,767 miles
- Test number
- 166946664462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R2 PCN
- Does R2 PCN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R2 PCN is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R2 PCN?
- The MOT on R2 PCN is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R2 PCN done?
- R2 PCN was recorded at 137,698 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
- Has R2 PCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R2 PCN has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on R2 PCN 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 R2 PCN find?
- R2 PCN passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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