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BMW 3 Series

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

R34 BAXMOT history

R34 BAX is a blue and silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 152,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

R34 BAX 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 13 Jun 2026
Mileage
152,562 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R34 BAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R34 BAX was last recorded at 152,562 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,695 miles · 31 Mar 2014
Between the last two tests
867 miles
Average per year
2,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,562 miles
  • 2014 – 151,695 miles
  • 2013 – 149,134 miles
  • 2012 – 142,731 miles
  • 2011 – 139,108 miles
  • 2010 – 134,871 miles
  • 2009 – 128,914 miles
  • 2008 – 124,873 miles
  • 2007 – 108,660 miles
  • 2006 – 96,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,562 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,562 miles (+867)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,562 miles
    Test number
    957415582886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail151,695 miles (+2,561)1 dangerous12 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,695 miles
    Test number
    997220394054
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes in poor condition
    • NoteEngine over heats
    • NoteOil leak from gear box

  3. Pass149,134 miles (+2)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    149,134 miles
    Test number
    415344573057
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON
    • NoteBOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

  4. Fail149,132 miles (+6,401)2 dangerous1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,132 miles
    Test number
    989553873054
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON
    • NoteBOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

  5. Pass142,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    142,731 miles
    Test number
    418069472007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  6. Fail142,731 miles (+3,623)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,731 miles
    Test number
    855039472018
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass139,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    139,108 miles
    Test number
    866380091058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,108 miles (+4,237)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,108 miles
    Test number
    678129981001
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass134,871 miles (+5,957)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    134,871 miles
    Test number
    282880790051
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake slightly high

  10. Pass128,914 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    128,914 miles
    Test number
    870801369044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,873 miles (+16,213)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    124,873 miles
    Test number
    794215998288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,660 miles (+11,847)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    108,660 miles
    Test number
    350029677483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,813 miles (+152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    96,813 miles
    Test number
    322357736242
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail96,661 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    364879426465
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R34 BAX

Does R34 BAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R34 BAX expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R34 BAX?
The MOT on R34 BAX expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R34 BAX done?
R34 BAX was recorded at 152,562 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 2,969 miles a year.
Has R34 BAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R34 BAX has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on R34 BAX 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 R34 BAX find?
R34 BAX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test, and 3 more.

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