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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

R720 DBPMOT history

R720 DBP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

R720 DBP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2023
Mileage
102,306 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 DBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 DBP was last recorded at 102,306 miles on 6 May 2022, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,085 miles · 19 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
2,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,306 miles
  • 2021 – 101,085 miles
  • 2020 – 99,738 miles
  • 2019 – 96,970 miles
  • 2018 – 93,601 miles
  • 2016 – 93,525 miles
  • 2015 – 93,176 miles
  • 2014 – 90,240 miles
  • 2013 – 88,008 miles
  • 2012 – 84,508 miles
  • 2010 – 84,338 miles
  • 2009 – 83,880 miles
  • 2008 – 83,600 miles
  • 2007 – 73,867 miles
  • 2006 – 65,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,306 miles
    Test number
    311272399906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,306 miles (+1,221)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,306 miles
    Test number
    663803340083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass101,085 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    405219662966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,738 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,738 miles
    Test number
    320242232677
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass96,970 miles (+3,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,970 miles
    Test number
    301126596935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel arch minor signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch minor signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  6. Pass93,601 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,601 miles
    Test number
    325215622176
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass93,525 miles (+349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,525 miles
    Test number
    626688118819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass93,176 miles (+2,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    269509716683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass90,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    169070414495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail90,240 miles (+2,232)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    968370314070
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass88,008 miles (+3,500)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,008 miles
    Test number
    515414413073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr inner side light not working

  12. Pass84,508 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,508 miles
    Test number
    166576212439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,338 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    974701420316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    972053229346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,880 miles (+280)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    682172029391
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass83,600 miles (+9,733)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    243980358068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,867 miles (+8,146)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,867 miles
    Test number
    461665507046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    65,721 miles
    Test number
    944210026011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R720 DBP

Does R720 DBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R720 DBP expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R720 DBP?
The MOT on R720 DBP expired on 18 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R720 DBP done?
R720 DBP was recorded at 102,306 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 2,246 miles a year.
Has R720 DBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 DBP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on R720 DBP 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 R720 DBP find?
R720 DBP passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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