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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

R577 JRNMOT history

R577 JRN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2024.

R577 JRN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
182,174 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R577 JRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R577 JRN was last recorded at 182,174 miles on 13 Dec 2024, 2,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,555 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,619 miles
Average per year
5,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,174 miles
  • 2023 – 170,119 miles
  • 2022 – 163,820 miles
  • 2021 – 163,633 miles
  • 2017 – 163,013 miles
  • 2016 – 158,994 miles
  • 2015 – 155,401 miles
  • 2014 – 149,640 miles
  • 2013 – 144,845 miles
  • 2012 – 137,657 miles
  • 2011 – 131,099 miles
  • 2010 – 123,284 miles
  • 2009 – 115,206 miles
  • 2008 – 106,771 miles
  • 2007 – 100,263 miles
  • 2006 – 89,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,174 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,174 miles (+2,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    182,174 miles
    Test number
    584412504821
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail179,555 miles (+9,436)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,555 miles
    Test number
    750226889016
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass170,119 miles (+6,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    170,119 miles
    Test number
    304566335294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass163,820 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,820 miles
    Test number
    923521814881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,633 miles
    Test number
    732464440787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish

  6. Fail163,633 miles (+620)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,633 miles
    Test number
    151259648722
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish

  7. Pass163,013 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    163,013 miles
    Test number
    396210171185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,994 miles (+3,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    158,994 miles
    Test number
    220808479213
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Pass155,401 miles (+5,761)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,401 miles
    Test number
    448030046368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished

  10. Pass149,640 miles (+4,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    149,640 miles
    Test number
    127561834249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass144,845 miles (+164)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    144,845 miles
    Test number
    508206933257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWater leak

  12. Fail144,681 miles (+7,024)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,681 miles
    Test number
    945142333282
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWater leak

  13. Pass137,657 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    137,657 miles
    Test number
    246786632253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail137,630 miles (+6,531)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,630 miles
    Test number
    307474432437
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass131,099 miles (+7,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    131,099 miles
    Test number
    906150761203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,284 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,284 miles
    Test number
    524771950253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,206 miles (+8,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    115,206 miles
    Test number
    133735349208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass106,771 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    106,771 miles
    Test number
    431835048257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,263 miles (+10,440)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    100,263 miles
    Test number
    414777547271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    89,823 miles
    Test number
    730295046277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R577 JRN

Does R577 JRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R577 JRN expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R577 JRN?
The MOT on R577 JRN expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R577 JRN done?
R577 JRN was recorded at 182,174 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2024, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
Has R577 JRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R577 JRN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on R577 JRN 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 JRN find?
R577 JRN passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off.

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