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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

RFR 575MOT history

RFR 575 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 81,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

RFR 575 silver 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 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,856 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RFR 575
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RFR 575 was last recorded at 81,856 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,996 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
860 miles
Average per year
2,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,856 miles
  • 2025 – 80,996 miles
  • 2024 – 80,334 miles
  • 2023 – 79,681 miles
  • 2022 – 79,179 miles
  • 2021 – 78,720 miles
  • 2020 – 78,416 miles
  • 2019 – 78,144 miles
  • 2018 – 75,406 miles
  • 2017 – 71,984 miles
  • 2016 – 67,439 miles
  • 2015 – 63,399 miles
  • 2014 – 60,300 miles
  • 2013 – 57,499 miles
  • 2012 – 54,705 miles
  • 2011 – 51,192 miles
  • 2010 – 47,716 miles
  • 2009 – 43,142 miles
  • 2008 – 38,263 miles
  • 2007 – 33,725 miles
  • 2006 – 30,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,856 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL CUT NOT TO CORDS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,856 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,856 miles
    Test number
    542955507121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,996 miles (+662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,996 miles
    Test number
    397357988324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,334 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,334 miles
    Test number
    728126592152
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,320 miles (+639)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    490366042244
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,681 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,681 miles
    Test number
    692306163440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,179 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,179 miles
    Test number
    777612782605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,720 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    924364901211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,674 miles (+258)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    642368775905
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,416 miles (+272)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    971943693672
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  10. Pass78,144 miles (+2,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    687009150066
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  11. Pass75,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,406 miles
    Test number
    874684017623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,406 miles (+3,422)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,406 miles
    Test number
    733664996267
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,984 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,984 miles
    Test number
    448138936648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,439 miles (+4,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    966975009928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass63,399 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    872320409625
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL CUT NOT TO CORDS
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail63,359 miles (+3,059)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    196592398871
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL CUT NOT TO CORDS
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,300 miles (+2,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,300 miles
    Test number
    496659584204
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass57,499 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,499 miles
    Test number
    998017693262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,446 miles (+2,741)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    766928683245
    • FailureInner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass54,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,705 miles
    Test number
    688637472207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail54,705 miles (+3,513)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,705 miles
    Test number
    959927172210
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass51,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    507791291292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,192 miles (+3,476)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    836351891222
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass47,716 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,716 miles
    Test number
    501870900307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,696 miles (+4,554)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    560566190271
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass43,142 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,142 miles
    Test number
    573152199271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,263 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,263 miles
    Test number
    261183388233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,725 miles
    Test number
    280404887285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail33,721 miles (+3,481)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,721 miles
    Test number
    412784187260
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass30,240 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,240 miles
    Test number
    564116196207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,220 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,220 miles
    Test number
    751914586288
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about RFR 575

What vehicle is registration RFR 575 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RFR 575 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Oct 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RFR 575 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RFR 575 is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RFR 575?
The MOT on RFR 575 is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RFR 575 done?
RFR 575 was recorded at 81,856 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,583 miles a year.
Has RFR 575 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RFR 575 has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on RFR 575 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 RFR 575 find?
RFR 575 passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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