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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

RYX 322MOT history

RYX 322 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 187,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

RYX 322 black 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 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
187,996 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RYX 322
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RYX 322 was last recorded at 187,996 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 10,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,359 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,637 miles
Average per year
10,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,996 miles
  • 2025 – 177,359 miles
  • 2024 – 166,247 miles
  • 2023 – 154,726 miles
  • 2022 – 143,991 miles
  • 2021 – 142,760 miles
  • 2020 – 136,907 miles
  • 2019 – 135,706 miles
  • 2018 – 133,096 miles
  • 2017 – 129,141 miles
  • 2016 – 118,470 miles
  • 2015 – 109,733 miles
  • 2014 – 93,486 miles
  • 2013 – 66,136 miles
  • 2012 – 44,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,996 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body has corrosion
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both front tyres worn heavily on the edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,996 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    187,996 miles
    Test number
    294861579737
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail187,996 miles (+10,637)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,996 miles
    Test number
    216580987301
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass177,359 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    177,359 miles
    Test number
    754070232817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail177,359 miles (+11,112)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,359 miles
    Test number
    538232101423
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,247 miles (+11,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,247 miles
    Test number
    893115294194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass154,726 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,726 miles
    Test number
    824180207222
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail154,724 miles (+10,733)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,724 miles
    Test number
    294384963853
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,991 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,991 miles
    Test number
    954226359052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,760 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,760 miles
    Test number
    167822272133
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on the edges

  10. Fail142,748 miles (+5,841)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,748 miles
    Test number
    253353207734
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass136,907 miles (+1,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,907 miles
    Test number
    636295344046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass135,706 miles (+2,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,706 miles
    Test number
    497806204501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass133,096 miles (+3,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,096 miles
    Test number
    345520302226
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass129,141 miles (+10,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    129,141 miles
    Test number
    119941566040
    • AdvisoryFront bumper and under tray slightly damaged

  15. Pass118,470 miles (+8,737)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    665541771189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,733 miles
    Test number
    304648723740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,733 miles (+16,247)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,733 miles
    Test number
    457252630352
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass93,486 miles (+27,350)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,486 miles
    Test number
    438656814412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,136 miles (+21,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    869550793219
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass44,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,167 miles
    Test number
    959730592274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RYX 322

What vehicle is registration RYX 322 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RYX 322 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Oct 2009. 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 RYX 322 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RYX 322 is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on RYX 322?
The MOT on RYX 322 is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RYX 322 done?
RYX 322 was recorded at 187,996 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 10,394 miles a year.
Has RYX 322 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RYX 322 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on RYX 322 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 RYX 322 find?
RYX 322 passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes, and 7 more.

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