
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc
R569 AWYMOT history
R569 AWY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 167,828 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,238 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R569 AWY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 20 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
R569 AWY was last recorded at 167,828 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 2,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 165,187 miles · 22 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,641 miles
- Average per year
- 3,238 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 167,828 miles
- 2022 – 165,187 miles
- 2021 – 165,143 miles
- 2020 – 164,310 miles
- 2019 – 164,127 miles
- 2018 – 163,597 miles
- 2017 – 162,236 miles
- 2016 – 159,048 miles
- 2015 – 153,168 miles
- 2010 – 149,744 miles
- 2009 – 145,217 miles
- 2008 – 136,922 miles
- 2007 – 131,081 miles
- 2006 – 112,565 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Engine compartment cylinder to abs pump
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,828 miles (+2,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 167,828 miles
- Test number
- 263259565885
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,187 miles (+44)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 165,187 miles
- Test number
- 893623833067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear side light intermitant fault
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail165,143 miles (+833)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,143 miles
- Test number
- 143040603935
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass164,310 miles (+183)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 164,310 miles
- Test number
- 695601927573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area less than 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion
Pass164,127 miles (+10)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 164,127 miles
- Test number
- 777900315621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Engine compartment cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail164,117 miles (+520)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,117 miles
- Test number
- 323382778834
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under floor sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Engine compartment cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass163,597 miles (+462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 163,597 miles
- Test number
- 106240001017
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,135 miles (+84)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 163,135 miles
- Test number
- 236967252154
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,051 miles (+815)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,051 miles
- Test number
- 594150863669
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,236 miles (+3,188)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 162,236 miles
- Test number
- 856991509417
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to crack
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to crack
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt middle bail joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass159,048 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 159,048 miles
- Test number
- 778377397831
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker piston corroded thin but still attached securely at top
Fail159,021 miles (+5,853)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,021 miles
- Test number
- 321312521314
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker piston corroded thin but still attached securely at top
Pass153,168 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 153,168 miles
- Test number
- 516246365181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteOdometer not illuminating
Fail153,168 miles (+3,424)8 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,168 miles
- Test number
- 985930165169
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteOdometer not illuminating
Pass149,744 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 149,744 miles
- Test number
- 852219690095
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAir intake split between MAF and inlet manifold - running badly.
Fail149,744 miles (+4,527)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,744 miles
- Test number
- 151809590453
- FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAir intake split between MAF and inlet manifold - running badly.
Pass145,217 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 145,217 miles
- Test number
- 620930029115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail145,217 miles (+8,295)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,217 miles
- Test number
- 661910329113
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass136,922 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 136,922 miles
- Test number
- 414682318102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail136,922 miles (+5,841)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,922 miles
- Test number
- 133438208190
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass131,081 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 131,081 miles
- Test number
- 981268617071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,068 miles (+18,503)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,068 miles
- Test number
- 844887217090
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 112,565 miles
- Test number
- 121880026077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,562 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,562 miles
- Test number
- 703390326032
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEXHAUST\BODY HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Questions about R569 AWY
- Does R569 AWY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R569 AWY expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R569 AWY?
- The MOT on R569 AWY expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R569 AWY done?
- R569 AWY was recorded at 167,828 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 3,238 miles a year.
- Has R569 AWY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R569 AWY has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on R569 AWY 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 R569 AWY find?
- R569 AWY passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.
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