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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 1997 · 3,201 cc

R69 BBKMOT history

R69 BBK is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

R69 BBK yellow 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 18 Apr 2024
Mileage
102,569 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R69 BBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R69 BBK was last recorded at 102,569 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,484 miles · 31 May 2019
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
2,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,569 miles
  • 2019 – 102,484 miles
  • 2018 – 102,263 miles
  • 2017 – 100,068 miles
  • 2016 – 98,699 miles
  • 2015 – 95,745 miles
  • 2014 – 91,847 miles
  • 2013 – 85,336 miles
  • 2012 – 80,999 miles
  • 2011 – 77,537 miles
  • 2010 – 72,812 miles
  • 2009 – 66,444 miles
  • 2008 – 62,313 miles
  • 2007 – 58,120 miles
  • 2006 – 51,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,569 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.

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,569 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,569 miles
    Test number
    1850121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,484 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,484 miles
    Test number
    545122267152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass102,263 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,263 miles
    Test number
    127532220974
    • AdvisoryCustomer presented the handbook to prove no MIL light fitted.

  4. Fail102,257 miles (+2,189)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,257 miles
    Test number
    567622951663
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass100,068 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,068 miles
    Test number
    248116339579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,699 miles
    Test number
    248579822780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,699 miles (+2,954)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,699 miles
    Test number
    427633583072
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  8. Pass95,745 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,745 miles
    Test number
    667960665113
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Fail95,742 miles (+3,895)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,742 miles
    Test number
    155196255140
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass91,847 miles (+6,511)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    256229934424
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass85,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    147215033152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail85,336 miles (+4,337)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    917605333100
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass80,999 miles (+3,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    227788932413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass77,537 miles (+4,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,537 miles
    Test number
    279618531484
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass72,812 miles (+6,368)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,812 miles
    Test number
    461577930109
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront disks worn
    • NoteRear diff oily

  16. Pass66,444 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,444 miles
    Test number
    852341439100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,313 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    743304348149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,120 miles (+6,168)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,120 miles
    Test number
    152452157150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    194131556111
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about R69 BBK

Does R69 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R69 BBK expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R69 BBK?
The MOT on R69 BBK expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R69 BBK done?
R69 BBK was recorded at 102,569 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 2,998 miles a year.
Has R69 BBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R69 BBK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2018.
Has the mileage on R69 BBK 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 R69 BBK find?
R69 BBK passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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