BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc
R71 ARDMOT history
R71 ARD is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 207,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 207,256 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,889 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R71 ARD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R71 ARD was last recorded at 207,256 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 204,459 miles · 2 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,797 miles
- Average per year
- 3,889 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 207,256 miles
- 2024 – 204,459 miles
- 2022 – 204,269 miles
- 2021 – 202,220 miles
- 2020 – 198,698 miles
- 2015 – 196,985 miles
- 2013 – 193,133 miles
- 2012 – 186,136 miles
- 2010 – 173,635 miles
- 2009 – 164,300 miles
- 2008 – 154,432 miles
- 2007 – 141,048 miles
- 2006 – 135,542 miles
- 2005 – 128,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,256 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,256 miles (+2,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 207,256 miles
- Test number
- 628275223786
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass204,459 miles (+190)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 204,459 miles
- Test number
- 904271007774
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass204,269 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 204,269 miles
- Test number
- 204074494608
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail204,269 miles (+2,049)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,269 miles
- Test number
- 211627543382
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass202,220 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 202,220 miles
- Test number
- 761212476129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail202,220 miles (+3,522)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,220 miles
- Test number
- 703768563722
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass198,698 miles (+1,713)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 198,698 miles
- Test number
- 168540792264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,985 miles (+3,852)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 196,985 miles
- Test number
- 528652795041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,133 miles (+6,997)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 193,133 miles
- Test number
- 279267313424
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass186,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 186,136 miles
- Test number
- 508515012137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,136 miles (+12,501)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,136 miles
- Test number
- 618092012117
- FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureFront Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass173,635 miles (+9,335)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 173,635 miles
- Test number
- 670034610302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear seat belt rollering in and out temperamental
Pass164,300 miles (+9,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 164,300 miles
- Test number
- 440447209372
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass154,432 miles (+13,384)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 154,432 miles
- Test number
- 780590618341
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass141,048 miles (+5,506)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 141,048 miles
- Test number
- 181390817307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,542 miles (+6,794)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 135,542 miles
- Test number
- 271793786211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass128,748 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 128,748 miles
- Test number
- 352193385429
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSill covers fitted
Questions about R71 ARD
- Does R71 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 ARD is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R71 ARD?
- The MOT on R71 ARD is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R71 ARD done?
- R71 ARD was recorded at 207,256 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,889 miles a year.
- Has R71 ARD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R71 ARD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on R71 ARD 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 R71 ARD find?
- R71 ARD passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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