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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R331 LPCMOT history

R331 LPC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2023.

R331 LPC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2024
Mileage
71,034 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 LPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 LPC was last recorded at 71,034 miles on 19 Jun 2023, 1,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,429 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,605 miles
Average per year
2,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,034 miles
  • 2022 – 69,429 miles
  • 2021 – 68,283 miles
  • 2020 – 67,515 miles
  • 2018 – 65,297 miles
  • 2017 – 62,682 miles
  • 2016 – 60,316 miles
  • 2015 – 58,046 miles
  • 2014 – 56,132 miles
  • 2013 – 54,094 miles
  • 2012 – 51,335 miles
  • 2011 – 48,779 miles
  • 2010 – 45,995 miles
  • 2009 – 42,491 miles
  • 2008 – 38,216 miles
  • 2006 – 33,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,034 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,034 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    808090845147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,429 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    793137887896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    464970517443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,283 miles (+768)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    131866435003
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,515 miles
    Test number
    715735414384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail67,515 miles (+2,218)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,515 miles
    Test number
    760723570746
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass65,297 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    517147397628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail65,265 miles (+2,583)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    908268744369
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass62,682 miles (+2,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,682 miles
    Test number
    108369812875
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  10. Pass60,316 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,316 miles
    Test number
    337711250333
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  11. Fail60,309 miles (+2,263)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    836882840432
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass58,046 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,046 miles
    Test number
    697066275136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,132 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,132 miles
    Test number
    689559894179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,094 miles (+2,759)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,094 miles
    Test number
    638893403239
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass51,335 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    408272372104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,779 miles
    Test number
    269173771472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,779 miles (+2,784)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,779 miles
    Test number
    676713671118
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass45,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,995 miles
    Test number
    783575470158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,995 miles (+3,504)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,995 miles
    Test number
    641125870123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    940390089132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,491 miles (+4,275)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    303097779133
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass38,216 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,216 miles
    Test number
    120264168167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    384593096159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 LPC

Does R331 LPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R331 LPC expired on 18 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R331 LPC?
The MOT on R331 LPC expired on 18 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R331 LPC done?
R331 LPC was recorded at 71,034 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2023, an average of 2,213 miles a year.
Has R331 LPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 LPC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on R331 LPC 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 R331 LPC find?
R331 LPC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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