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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R775 BAYMOT history

R775 BAY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

R775 BAY blue 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 28 Oct 2024
Mileage
144,370 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R775 BAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R775 BAY was last recorded at 144,370 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,789 miles · 29 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
581 miles
Average per year
3,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,370 miles
  • 2023 – 143,789 miles
  • 2022 – 140,730 miles
  • 2021 – 139,714 miles
  • 2019 – 135,440 miles
  • 2018 – 131,206 miles
  • 2017 – 130,524 miles
  • 2016 – 130,093 miles
  • 2015 – 129,683 miles
  • 2014 – 125,962 miles
  • 2013 – 122,187 miles
  • 2012 – 111,476 miles
  • 2011 – 110,058 miles
  • 2010 – 102,605 miles
  • 2009 – 95,371 miles
  • 2008 – 85,889 miles
  • 2007 – 78,978 miles
  • 2006 – 70,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,370 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and irregular feel/wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,370 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,370 miles
    Test number
    3885713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,789 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,789 miles
    Test number
    2481184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,730 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,730 miles
    Test number
    1014425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,645 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,645 miles
    Test number
    967891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,714 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,714 miles
    Test number
    22733529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,440 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,440 miles
    Test number
    838638323145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and irregular feel/wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and irregular feel/wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside front driving/fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration/damage at offside front suspension arm outer ball joint boot/cover
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside and nearside front suspension arm outer ball joint rubber mounts

  7. Fail135,440 miles (+4,234)6 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,440 miles
    Test number
    860024396947
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and irregular feel/wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and irregular feel/wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCheck coolant and number plate lamp messages on
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside front driving/fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration/damage at offside front suspension arm outer ball joint boot/cover
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside and nearside front suspension arm outer ball joint rubber mounts

  8. Pass131,206 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,206 miles
    Test number
    918623688346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,524 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,524 miles
    Test number
    383685576636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail130,513 miles (+420)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,513 miles
    Test number
    368625589772
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass130,093 miles (+410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,093 miles
    Test number
    883339690568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass129,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,683 miles
    Test number
    329570815404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,683 miles (+3,721)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,683 miles
    Test number
    788759505237
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail125,962 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,962 miles
    Test number
    565255804293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteHeatshield insecure
    • NoteSlight play inner steering joints

  15. Pass125,962 miles (+3,775)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    125,962 miles
    Test number
    805855504268
    • NoteHeatshield insecure
    • NoteSlight play inner steering joints

  16. Pass122,187 miles (+10,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,187 miles
    Test number
    206187703246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass111,476 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,476 miles
    Test number
    636446582143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,058 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,058 miles
    Test number
    495136281140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,055 miles (+3)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,055 miles
    Test number
    466579971109
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  20. Fail110,052 miles (+7,447)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,052 miles
    Test number
    576135771143
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass102,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,605 miles
    Test number
    623334900121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,605 miles (+7,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,605 miles
    Test number
    424034200186
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass95,371 miles (+9,482)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,371 miles
    Test number
    833100349094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,889 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    652605038032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,978 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,978 miles
    Test number
    780219967007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,883 miles (+7,960)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    951674367086
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass70,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,923 miles
    Test number
    930966666050
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R775 BAY

Does R775 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R775 BAY expired on 28 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R775 BAY?
The MOT on R775 BAY expired on 28 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R775 BAY done?
R775 BAY was recorded at 144,370 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 3,901 miles a year.
Has R775 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R775 BAY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on R775 BAY 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 R775 BAY find?
R775 BAY failed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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