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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

R3 YXGMOT history

R3 YXG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

R3 YXG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
84,026 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R3 YXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R3 YXG was last recorded at 84,026 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 1,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,470 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,556 miles
Average per year
4,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,026 miles
  • 2021 – 82,470 miles
  • 2020 – 75,449 miles
  • 2019 – 68,898 miles
  • 2018 – 63,030 miles
  • 2017 – 57,956 miles
  • 2016 – 53,478 miles
  • 2015 – 47,509 miles
  • 2014 – 42,801 miles
  • 2013 – 37,896 miles
  • 2012 – 32,123 miles
  • 2011 – 30,934 miles
  • 2010 – 28,879 miles
  • 2009 – 25,890 miles
  • 2008 – 21,984 miles
  • 2007 – 17,762 miles
  • 2006 – 13,908 miles
  • 2005 – 9,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,026 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and oil leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,026 miles (+1,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    200264879071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and oil leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass82,470 miles (+7,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,470 miles
    Test number
    925960445952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass75,449 miles (+6,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,449 miles
    Test number
    578476650479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive High pressure pipe slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass68,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    541073238887
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail68,898 miles (+5,868)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    826051786104
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,030 miles
    Test number
    861605929208
    • AdvisoryRear spoiler cracked

  7. Fail63,029 miles (+5,073)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,029 miles
    Test number
    330852467534
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure angel eye (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear spoiler cracked

  8. Pass57,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,956 miles
    Test number
    907346892215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail57,956 miles (+4,478)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,956 miles
    Test number
    746630063919
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass53,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,478 miles
    Test number
    703191447668
    • AdvisoryUnder tray has fitted could not see all components

  11. Fail53,478 miles (+5,969)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,478 miles
    Test number
    617058479764
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • AdvisoryUnder tray has fitted could not see all components

  12. Pass47,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,509 miles
    Test number
    850012822680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,509 miles (+4,708)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,509 miles
    Test number
    543069730096
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass42,801 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,801 miles
    Test number
    425117494270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,767 miles (+4,871)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    448431694245
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,896 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,896 miles
    Test number
    556265293214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,123 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,123 miles
    Test number
    787001322220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,934 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    229143881206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,879 miles
    Test number
    334516280271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,879 miles (+2,989)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,879 miles
    Test number
    890046280258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass25,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,890 miles
    Test number
    692013999268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,890 miles (+3,906)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,890 miles
    Test number
    931113899202
    • Repaired at testNearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass21,984 miles (+4,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,984 miles
    Test number
    601143588248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass17,762 miles (+3,854)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,762 miles
    Test number
    752036897276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre worn to 0mm on outside edge.

  25. Pass13,908 miles (+4,415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,908 miles
    Test number
    731804606308
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass9,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    9,493 miles
    Test number
    202256305308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R3 YXG

Does R3 YXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R3 YXG expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R3 YXG?
The MOT on R3 YXG expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R3 YXG done?
R3 YXG was recorded at 84,026 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 4,177 miles a year.
Has R3 YXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R3 YXG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on R3 YXG 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 YXG find?
R3 YXG passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and oil leak; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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