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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

RRR 293MOT history

RRR 293 is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

RRR 293 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 1 May 2027
Mileage
126,818 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RRR 293
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RRR 293 was last recorded at 126,818 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,062 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,756 miles
Average per year
5,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,818 miles
  • 2025 – 125,062 miles
  • 2024 – 122,606 miles
  • 2023 – 120,572 miles
  • 2022 – 118,986 miles
  • 2021 – 116,232 miles
  • 2020 – 114,874 miles
  • 2019 – 109,663 miles
  • 2018 – 103,396 miles
  • 2017 – 95,877 miles
  • 2016 – 89,056 miles
  • 2015 – 82,802 miles
  • 2014 – 75,964 miles
  • 2013 – 71,177 miles
  • 2012 – 63,187 miles
  • 2011 – 52,517 miles
  • 2010 – 50,625 miles
  • 2009 – 43,435 miles
  • 2008 – 32,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,818 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,818 miles (+1,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,818 miles
    Test number
    535172551745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass125,062 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,062 miles
    Test number
    334141270553
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail125,047 miles (+2,441)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,047 miles
    Test number
    864626248288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass122,606 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,606 miles
    Test number
    600921254698
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail122,582 miles (+2,010)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,582 miles
    Test number
    230538728280
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass120,572 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,572 miles
    Test number
    480347164238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    318220707866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,986 miles (+2,754)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    427214796202
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass116,232 miles (+1,358)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    116,232 miles
    Test number
    251224385846
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass114,874 miles (+14)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,874 miles
    Test number
    540082248276
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail114,860 miles (+5,197)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,860 miles
    Test number
    688225366309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,663 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    923334593937
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail109,663 miles (+6,267)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    548520440754
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass103,396 miles (+7,519)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,396 miles
    Test number
    688432492538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake shoes gratting when used but holding okay check on service as well as pad warning lamp on

  15. Pass95,877 miles (+6,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    634764360326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass89,056 miles (+6,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,056 miles
    Test number
    188284530397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,802 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    657368715176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,964 miles (+4,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,964 miles
    Test number
    608570124139
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail71,177 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,177 miles
    Test number
    297741203117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brakes squealing
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and cut on inner wall kerb/rim protector not deep enough to reach canvass

  20. Pass71,177 miles (+7,990)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,177 miles
    Test number
    747381403157
    • NoteFront brakes squealing
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and cut on inner wall kerb/rim protector not deep enough to reach canvass

  21. Pass63,187 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    895056212150
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  22. Fail63,187 miles (+10,670)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    575115912172
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  23. Fail52,517 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,517 miles
    Test number
    415001511174
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass52,517 miles (+1,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,517 miles
    Test number
    767631611154
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass50,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    781542800180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,625 miles (+7,190)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    264490700136
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail43,435 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,435 miles
    Test number
    280955079043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Pass43,435 miles (+10,470)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,435 miles
    Test number
    760745479085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,965 miles
    Test number
    503546008180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RRR 293

What vehicle is registration RRR 293 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RRR 293 on a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jan 2005. 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 RRR 293 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RRR 293 is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on RRR 293?
The MOT on RRR 293 is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RRR 293 done?
RRR 293 was recorded at 126,818 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,202 miles a year.
Has RRR 293 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RRR 293 has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on RRR 293 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 RRR 293 find?
RRR 293 passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; general under body corrosion.

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