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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,997 cc

R3 YRJMOT history

R3 YRJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

R3 YRJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
161,277 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R3 YRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R3 YRJ was last recorded at 161,277 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 10,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,630 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,647 miles
Average per year
8,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,277 miles
  • 2024 – 150,630 miles
  • 2023 – 139,310 miles
  • 2022 – 131,857 miles
  • 2021 – 125,337 miles
  • 2020 – 116,223 miles
  • 2019 – 108,905 miles
  • 2018 – 103,911 miles
  • 2017 – 96,464 miles
  • 2016 – 86,621 miles
  • 2015 – 79,237 miles
  • 2014 – 59,417 miles
  • 2013 – 52,739 miles
  • 2012 – 42,487 miles
  • 2011 – 36,570 miles
  • 2010 – 30,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,277 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVANCED and corrosion to upper stanction (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'rose' joints, both sides ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,277 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,277 miles
    Test number
    663270018003
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVANCED and corrosion to upper stanction (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'rose' joints, both sides ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail161,277 miles (+10,647)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,277 miles
    Test number
    815054019494
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible slow leak from washer bottle area (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVANCED and corrosion to upper stanction (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'rose' joints, both sides ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass150,630 miles (+11,320)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,630 miles
    Test number
    721364223802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft damper deteriorated
  4. Pass139,310 miles (+7,453)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,310 miles
    Test number
    294543579583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ADVANCED (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  5. Pass131,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,857 miles
    Test number
    115548697767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high
  6. Fail131,857 miles (+6,520)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,857 miles
    Test number
    157717422150
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high
  7. Pass125,337 miles (+9,114)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,337 miles
    Test number
    172144239164
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass116,223 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,223 miles
    Test number
    323841649417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,905 miles (+4,994)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,905 miles
    Test number
    164363933495
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not picked up
    • AdvisoryUndertray obstructing view
  10. Pass103,911 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,911 miles
    Test number
    400979040829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,464 miles (+9,843)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,464 miles
    Test number
    824416261372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,621 miles (+7,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,621 miles
    Test number
    254565634518
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass79,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,237 miles
    Test number
    284184712102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail79,237 miles (+8,628)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,237 miles
    Test number
    259075860264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass70,609 miles (+11,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,609 miles
    Test number
    169668105486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass59,417 miles (+6,678)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    429293414028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,739 miles (+10,252)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,739 miles
    Test number
    785742993017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,487 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    829933582049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,570 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,570 miles
    Test number
    735598861053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,654 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,654 miles
    Test number
    384721880018
    • NoteSuspect n/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

Questions about R3 YRJ

Does R3 YRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R3 YRJ expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R3 YRJ?
The MOT on R3 YRJ expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R3 YRJ done?
R3 YRJ was recorded at 161,277 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 8,465 miles a year.
Has R3 YRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R3 YRJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R3 YRJ 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 R3 YRJ find?
R3 YRJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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