BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
R798 DTMMOT history
R798 DTM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 161,279 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R798 DTM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Feb 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
R798 DTM was last recorded at 161,279 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 8,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 152,728 miles · 12 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,551 miles
- Average per year
- 6,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 161,279 miles
- 2021 – 152,728 miles
- 2020 – 143,855 miles
- 2019 – 141,588 miles
- 2018 – 133,730 miles
- 2017 – 121,685 miles
- 2016 – 108,764 miles
- 2015 – 88,393 miles
- 2014 – 77,382 miles
- 2012 – 66,169 miles
- 2011 – 59,804 miles
- 2010 – 58,369 miles
- 2009 – 56,401 miles
- 2008 – 54,096 miles
- 2007 – 51,293 miles
- 2006 – 47,436 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryLarge oil under engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 221185969470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryLarge oil under engine
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 305971862904
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryLarge oil under engine
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail161,279 miles (+8,551)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,279 miles
- Test number
- 159991613583
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,728 miles (+8,873)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 152,728 miles
- Test number
- 265816040396
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,855 miles (+2,267)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 143,855 miles
- Test number
- 407586911344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,588 miles (+7,858)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 141,588 miles
- Test number
- 227937199715
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind drum plate (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,730 miles (+12,045)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 133,730 miles
- Test number
- 341584136090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,685 miles (+12,921)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 121,685 miles
- Test number
- 345205899061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,764 miles (+8,370)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 108,764 miles
- Test number
- 486770651945
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower inner (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,394 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 100,394 miles
- Test number
- 470301999156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail100,394 miles (+12,001)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,394 miles
- Test number
- 678519289148
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass88,393 miles (+11,011)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 88,393 miles
- Test number
- 139980815064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,382 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,382 miles
- Test number
- 199857634420
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass77,382 miles (+11,213)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 77,382 miles
- Test number
- 667387334087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,169 miles (+4,560)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 66,169 miles
- Test number
- 695560752359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,609 miles (+1,805)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 61,609 miles
- Test number
- 368891912067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,804 miles (+1,435)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 59,804 miles
- Test number
- 458802111084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,369 miles (+1,968)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 58,369 miles
- Test number
- 791098100067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass56,401 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 56,401 miles
- Test number
- 144793719469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,399 miles (+2,303)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,399 miles
- Test number
- 521692719033
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail54,096 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,096 miles
- Test number
- 243338308093
- Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass54,096 miles (+2,803)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 54,096 miles
- Test number
- 391138208063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,293 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 51,293 miles
- Test number
- 412382317085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,436 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 47,436 miles
- Test number
- 361327706038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Questions about R798 DTM
- Does R798 DTM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R798 DTM expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R798 DTM?
- The MOT on R798 DTM expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R798 DTM done?
- R798 DTM was recorded at 161,279 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 6,793 miles a year.
- Has R798 DTM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R798 DTM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on R798 DTM 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 R798 DTM find?
- R798 DTM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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