BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
R71 FDLMOT history
R71 FDL is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,644 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 130,644 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,645 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R71 FDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R71 FDL was last recorded at 130,644 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 130,637 miles · 14 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 3,645 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,644 miles
- 2020 – 130,555 miles
- 2019 – 129,798 miles
- 2018 – 126,029 miles
- 2017 – 121,899 miles
- 2016 – 117,323 miles
- 2015 – 116,061 miles
- 2014 – 110,979 miles
- 2013 – 100,298 miles
- 2012 – 94,719 miles
- 2011 – 85,753 miles
- 2010 – 82,237 miles
- 2009 – 75,978 miles
- 2008 – 69,197 miles
- 2007 – 62,045 miles
- 2006 – 55,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,644 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Power steering pump damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 130,644 miles
- Test number
- 394915992614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,644 miles (+7)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,644 miles
- Test number
- 149075560182
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Fail130,637 miles (+82)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,637 miles
- Test number
- 572766391279
- MajorNearside Fuel tank insecure Outer strap corroded and missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective Hub nut not locked (5.3.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective Hub nut not locked (5.3.6 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Upper clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake travel long travel
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass130,555 miles (+757)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 130,555 miles
- Test number
- 322244174584
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight binding
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryWipers smeary
Pass129,798 miles (+3,769)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 129,798 miles
- Test number
- 617455507284
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sills rusty
- AdvisorySlight play in rackends
- AdvisorySlight weep in power steering system
Pass126,029 miles (+4,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 126,029 miles
- Test number
- 205411810499
- AdvisorySlight weep pas system
Pass121,899 miles (+4,576)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 121,899 miles
- Test number
- 353290685225
- AdvisoryOSR light lense cracked.
- AdvisoryOil leak power steering pump
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass117,323 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 117,323 miles
- Test number
- 687738970670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump damp
Fail117,323 miles (+1,262)7 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,323 miles
- Test number
- 288250276932
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump damp
Fail116,061 miles (+5,082)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,061 miles
- Test number
- 410221839929
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency near limit
- AdvisoryPower steering pump damp
Pass110,979 miles (+5,304)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 110,979 miles
- Test number
- 819709344333
- NoteNearside rear inner bulb inop
- NoteNearside rear light dim
Pass105,675 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 105,675 miles
- Test number
- 789992004037
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail105,675 miles (+5,377)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,675 miles
- Test number
- 849642904068
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass100,298 miles (+5,579)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 100,298 miles
- Test number
- 328918203051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,719 miles (+8,966)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 94,719 miles
- Test number
- 657766212006
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,753 miles (+3,516)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 85,753 miles
- Test number
- 865197911049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,237 miles (+6,259)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 82,237 miles
- Test number
- 493542920077
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass75,978 miles (+6,781)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 75,978 miles
- Test number
- 881837509094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,197 miles (+7,152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 69,197 miles
- Test number
- 251751618079
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass62,045 miles (+6,644)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 62,045 miles
- Test number
- 894244607006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 55,401 miles
- Test number
- 684794506043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R71 FDL
- Does R71 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 FDL is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R71 FDL?
- The MOT on R71 FDL is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R71 FDL done?
- R71 FDL was recorded at 130,644 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,645 miles a year.
- Has R71 FDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R71 FDL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on R71 FDL 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 FDL find?
- R71 FDL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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