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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

R641 GANMOT history

R641 GAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 144,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.

R641 GAN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
144,653 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2022
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R641 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R641 GAN was last recorded at 144,653 miles on 22 Oct 2022, 1,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,113 miles · 9 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,540 miles
Average per year
8,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,653 miles
  • 2021 – 143,113 miles
  • 2020 – 142,939 miles
  • 2014 – 142,909 miles
  • 2012 – 142,758 miles
  • 2011 – 137,842 miles
  • 2010 – 134,602 miles
  • 2009 – 126,275 miles
  • 2008 – 110,798 miles
  • 2007 – 10,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,653 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,653 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,653 miles
    Test number
    512049188127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,113 miles (+174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,113 miles
    Test number
    823002299674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass142,939 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,939 miles
    Test number
    323278793543
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass142,909 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,909 miles
    Test number
    306958294192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,902 miles (+144)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,902 miles
    Test number
    165061394108
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  6. Pass142,758 miles (+4,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    142,758 miles
    Test number
    138440552161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass137,842 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    137,842 miles
    Test number
    499224701118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,602 miles (+8,327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    134,602 miles
    Test number
    594212510168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,275 miles (+15,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    126,275 miles
    Test number
    553274159032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  10. Pass110,798 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    110,798 miles
    Test number
    931299038026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,794 miles (+100,768)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,794 miles
    Test number
    841397338060
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  12. Pass10,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,026 miles
    Test number
    954919427011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R641 GAN

Does R641 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R641 GAN expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R641 GAN?
The MOT on R641 GAN expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R641 GAN done?
R641 GAN was recorded at 144,653 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2022, an average of 8,559 miles a year.
Has R641 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R641 GAN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on R641 GAN 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 R641 GAN find?
R641 GAN passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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