BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
R562 WGUMOT history
R562 WGU is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 214,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 214,102 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,388 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R562 WGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 15 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
R562 WGU was last recorded at 214,102 miles on 20 Dec 2021, 3,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 210,183 miles · 4 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,919 miles
- Average per year
- 6,388 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 214,102 miles
- 2019 – 201,039 miles
- 2018 – 194,051 miles
- 2017 – 189,202 miles
- 2016 – 182,421 miles
- 2015 – 176,123 miles
- 2014 – 169,228 miles
- 2013 – 163,140 miles
- 2012 – 156,748 miles
- 2011 – 149,441 miles
- 2010 – 142,742 miles
- 2009 – 136,898 miles
- 2008 – 129,558 miles
- 2007 – 122,746 miles
- 2006 – 115,077 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass214,102 miles
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on both side seals
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,102 miles (+3,919)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 214,102 miles
- Test number
- 258125435629
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on both side seals
Pass210,183 miles (+9,144)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 210,183 miles
- Test number
- 106555356046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass201,039 miles (+6,988)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 201,039 miles
- Test number
- 458007599809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,051 miles (+4,849)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 194,051 miles
- Test number
- 714591016675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,202 miles (+6,781)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 189,202 miles
- Test number
- 956412632020
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to legal limit
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to legal limit
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Pass182,421 miles (+6,298)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 182,421 miles
- Test number
- 850772216505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,123 miles (+6,895)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 176,123 miles
- Test number
- 397644275142
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front wiper split still clearing screen
- NoteOffside front wiper split still clearing screen
Pass169,228 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 169,228 miles
- Test number
- 958448974170
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail169,228 miles (+6,088)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,228 miles
- Test number
- 629015674154
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass163,140 miles (+6,392)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 163,140 miles
- Test number
- 366482983164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,748 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 156,748 miles
- Test number
- 295390682154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front discs corroded
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
Fail156,744 miles (+7,303)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,744 miles
- Test number
- 968338072136
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front discs corroded
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
Pass149,441 miles (+6,699)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 149,441 miles
- Test number
- 215405771116
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass142,742 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 142,742 miles
- Test number
- 212157170187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak from engine
Fail142,738 miles (+5,840)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,738 miles
- Test number
- 432753570141
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak from engine
Pass136,898 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 136,898 miles
- Test number
- 230453989432
- NoteWater pump is leaking
Fail136,898 miles (+7,340)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,898 miles
- Test number
- 342523389155
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteWater pump is leaking
Pass129,558 miles (+159)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 129,558 miles
- Test number
- 331182288178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,399 miles (+6,653)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,399 miles
- Test number
- 472385378124
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass122,746 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 122,746 miles
- Test number
- 934739677139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,706 miles (+7,629)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,706 miles
- Test number
- 284653677183
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass115,077 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 115,077 miles
- Test number
- 551501476170
- NoteOil leak
Questions about R562 WGU
- Does R562 WGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R562 WGU expired on 3 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R562 WGU?
- The MOT on R562 WGU expired on 3 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R562 WGU done?
- R562 WGU was recorded at 214,102 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2021, an average of 6,388 miles a year.
- Has R562 WGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R562 WGU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2014.
- Has the mileage on R562 WGU 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 R562 WGU find?
- R562 WGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: slight oil leaks; surface corrosion on both side seals.
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