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BMW 3 Series

Cream · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

R793 EOBMOT history

R793 EOB is a cream petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 246,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

R793 EOB cream BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
246,164 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R793 EOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R793 EOB was last recorded at 246,164 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 10,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,434 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,730 miles
Average per year
4,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 246,164 miles
  • 2024 – 235,434 miles
  • 2023 – 220,908 miles
  • 2022 – 220,103 miles
  • 2021 – 214,988 miles
  • 2011 – 203,468 miles
  • 2010 – 198,475 miles
  • 2009 – 190,894 miles
  • 2008 – 184,424 miles
  • 2007 – 171,775 miles
  • 2006 – 147,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,164 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass246,164 miles (+10,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    246,164 miles
    Test number
    248956388474
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Pass235,434 miles (+14,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    235,434 miles
    Test number
    872007387963
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Pass220,908 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    220,908 miles
    Test number
    991770293203
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail220,908 miles (+805)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,908 miles
    Test number
    614471334324
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass220,103 miles (+5,115)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    220,103 miles
    Test number
    568770542871
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDecelerometer used due to locked rear diff
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective gear box to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass214,988 miles (+11,520)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    214,988 miles
    Test number
    359492458007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass203,468 miles (+4,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    203,468 miles
    Test number
    106732831067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass198,475 miles (+7,581)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    198,475 miles
    Test number
    751862330072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront N.plate slight damage

  9. Pass190,894 miles (+6,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    190,894 miles
    Test number
    682470539042
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  10. Pass184,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    184,424 miles
    Test number
    553956228050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail184,424 miles (+12,649)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,424 miles
    Test number
    793066228072
    • DangerousCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass171,775 miles (+24,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    171,775 miles
    Test number
    810601937001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    147,323 miles
    Test number
    670279116090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail147,323 miles2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,323 miles
    Test number
    541079116075
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R793 EOB

Does R793 EOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R793 EOB is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R793 EOB?
The MOT on R793 EOB is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R793 EOB done?
R793 EOB was recorded at 246,164 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 4,977 miles a year.
Has R793 EOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R793 EOB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R793 EOB 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 R793 EOB find?
R793 EOB passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central front prop shaft bearing has slight play.

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