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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

R577 ABKMOT history

R577 ABK is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

R577 ABK purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,844 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R577 ABK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R577 ABK was last recorded at 171,844 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,460 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,384 miles
Average per year
4,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,844 miles
  • 2024 – 170,460 miles
  • 2023 – 169,242 miles
  • 2022 – 163,097 miles
  • 2019 – 152,370 miles
  • 2018 – 141,096 miles
  • 2017 – 139,901 miles
  • 2016 – 137,928 miles
  • 2014 – 137,877 miles
  • 2013 – 137,857 miles
  • 2012 – 137,560 miles
  • 2011 – 133,514 miles
  • 2010 – 127,279 miles
  • 2009 – 115,838 miles
  • 2008 – 104,475 miles
  • 2007 – 92,850 miles
  • 2006 – 81,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,844 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,844 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,844 miles
    Test number
    5411268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,460 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,460 miles
    Test number
    3244206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail170,379 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,379 miles
    Test number
    3234666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,242 miles (+6,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,242 miles
    Test number
    442653516822
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted to vehicle restricting view of vehicle

  5. Pass163,097 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,097 miles
    Test number
    494712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,941 miles (+10,571)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    162,941 miles
    Test number
    486400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,370 miles (+11,274)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,370 miles
    Test number
    21512919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,096 miles
    Test number
    547387777528
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail141,096 miles (+1,195)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,096 miles
    Test number
    729880662424
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn +inner b/joint boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass139,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,901 miles
    Test number
    567018269048
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings slightly noisy

  11. Fail139,901 miles (+1,973)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,901 miles
    Test number
    983522144042
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings slightly noisy

  12. Pass137,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,928 miles
    Test number
    605935924548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail137,927 miles (+50)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,927 miles
    Test number
    414693985058
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass137,877 miles (+20)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,877 miles
    Test number
    489023524458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  15. Pass137,857 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,857 miles
    Test number
    725463243370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  16. Fail137,857 miles (+297)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,857 miles
    Test number
    519163143311
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  17. Pass137,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    137,560 miles
    Test number
    489698822426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail137,560 miles (+4,046)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,560 miles
    Test number
    255338222389
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass133,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    133,514 miles
    Test number
    827554721245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail133,514 miles (+6,235)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,514 miles
    Test number
    905794521204
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass127,279 miles (+11,441)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    127,279 miles
    Test number
    774171940163
    • NoteFront indicator bulbs & side repeater lamps, amber color fading
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre wearing/worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge/close to required limit
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteRear number plate de-laminating

  22. Pass115,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    115,838 miles
    Test number
    821030549118
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail115,838 miles (+11,363)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,838 miles
    Test number
    382150249169
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass104,475 miles (+11,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    104,475 miles
    Test number
    230151848167
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to parish,lower swivel joints worn.

  25. Pass92,850 miles (+11,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,850 miles
    Test number
    990532747101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass81,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    520792946107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about R577 ABK

Does R577 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R577 ABK is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R577 ABK?
The MOT on R577 ABK is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R577 ABK done?
R577 ABK was recorded at 171,844 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,549 miles a year.
Has R577 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R577 ABK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on R577 ABK 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 R577 ABK find?
R577 ABK passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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