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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

R5 LRBMOT history

R5 LRB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

R5 LRB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
106,950 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LRB
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
7 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LRB was last recorded at 106,950 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,866 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
2,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,950 miles
  • 2022 – 106,866 miles
  • 2021 – 106,767 miles
  • 2020 – 105,202 miles
  • 2018 – 103,843 miles
  • 2017 – 101,490 miles
  • 2016 – 99,286 miles
  • 2015 – 95,596 miles
  • 2014 – 91,448 miles
  • 2012 – 85,173 miles
  • 2011 – 83,065 miles
  • 2010 – 80,428 miles
  • 2009 – 78,036 miles
  • 2008 – 74,564 miles
  • 2007 – 68,991 miles
  • 2006 – 62,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,950 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,950 miles (+84)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,950 miles
    Test number
    820476463424
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,866 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,866 miles
    Test number
    607088166873
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail106,864 miles (+97)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,864 miles
    Test number
    626785358903
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,767 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,767 miles
    Test number
    675477337254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail106,764 miles (+1,562)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,764 miles
    Test number
    916605670336
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,202 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    131829987488
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail105,202 miles (+1,359)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    328369127007
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,843 miles
    Test number
    484915012909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,843 miles (+2,353)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,843 miles
    Test number
    152477377074
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner taillamp inoperative 50%

  10. Pass101,490 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    527021359761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,470 miles (+298)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,470 miles
    Test number
    927769581967
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass101,172 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,172 miles
    Test number
    722539821968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,133 miles (+1,847)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,133 miles
    Test number
    215478058857
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryClutch starting to slip

  14. Pass99,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,286 miles
    Test number
    969228635312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail99,286 miles (+3,690)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,286 miles
    Test number
    640712134879
    • DangerousCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass95,596 miles (+4,148)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,596 miles
    Test number
    255808615493
    • NoteBonnet struts not supporting bonnet
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass91,448 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    568265914147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,394 miles (+6,221)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,394 miles
    Test number
    296646004124
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass85,173 miles (+2,108)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,173 miles
    Test number
    755085842163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass83,065 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    786237621118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,428 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,428 miles
    Test number
    910830620135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,036 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    383211229102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,564 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,564 miles
    Test number
    110934928142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,991 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,991 miles
    Test number
    934249877092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    540557796035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,923 miles (+3)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    212216696081
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low

  27. Fail62,920 miles8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,920 miles
    Test number
    170064396075
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R5 LRB

Does R5 LRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R5 LRB expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R5 LRB?
The MOT on R5 LRB expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R5 LRB done?
R5 LRB was recorded at 106,950 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 2,508 miles a year.
Has R5 LRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LRB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R5 LRB 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 R5 LRB find?
R5 LRB passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 8 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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