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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

S10 RPYMOT history

S10 RPY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2021.

S10 RPY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2022
Mileage
144,800 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 RPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 RPY was last recorded at 144,800 miles on 6 Nov 2021, 7,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2018: 116,601 miles, lower than 148,095 miles on 6 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,468 miles · 7 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,332 miles
Average per year
3,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 144,800 miles
  • 2020 – 137,468 miles
  • 2019 – 125,273 miles
  • 2018 – 116,601 miles
  • 2017 – 148,095 miles
  • 2016 – 144,377 miles
  • 2014 – 133,914 miles
  • 2013 – 118,653 miles
  • 2012 – 113,969 miles
  • 2010 – 109,332 miles
  • 2009 – 102,977 miles
  • 2008 – 96,574 miles
  • 2007 – 88,109 miles
  • 2006 – 85,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,800 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Both front wing covered in sealant
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,800 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,800 miles
    Test number
    222262175825
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wing covered in sealant
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail144,800 miles (+7,332)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,800 miles
    Test number
    471499200468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wing covered in sealant
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,468 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,468 miles
    Test number
    480765164874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front wings slightly corroded

  4. Fail137,468 miles (+12,195)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,468 miles
    Test number
    312786148417
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front wings slightly corroded

  5. Pass125,273 miles (+8,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    477613069212
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass116,601 miles (-31,494)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,601 miles
    Test number
    993372061369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,095 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    148,095 miles
    Test number
    899623110052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,377 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,377 miles
    Test number
    315390191954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,369 miles (+10,455)12 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,369 miles
    Test number
    893753618217
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass133,914 miles (+225)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,914 miles
    Test number
    298126284408
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre and tyre worn on edges.
    • NoteInner wall of offside front tyre starting to split.
    • NoteOffside rear brake warning wire fouling driveshaft boot.
    • NoteOil leaks.
    • NotePlay in front ball joints.
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside rear trailing arm mounting.
    • NoteStickers in swept area of front screen but not obstucting drivers view of the road.
    • NoteWear to brake discs.

  11. Fail133,689 miles (+15,036)3 dangerous4 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,689 miles
    Test number
    576149074186
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre and tyre worn on edges.
    • NoteInner wall of offside front tyre starting to split.
    • NoteOffside rear brake warning wire fouling driveshaft boot.
    • NoteOil leaks.
    • NotePlay in front ball joints.
    • NoteStickers in swept area of front screen but not obstucting drivers view of the road.
    • NoteWear to brake discs.

  12. Pass118,653 miles (+4,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,653 miles
    Test number
    186505383144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass113,969 miles (+4,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,969 miles
    Test number
    306715512460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass109,332 miles (+6,355)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    109,332 miles
    Test number
    781856260155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,977 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    102,977 miles
    Test number
    283557939258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,574 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,574 miles
    Test number
    510335248201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,109 miles (+2,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    88,109 miles
    Test number
    380183147432
    • 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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass85,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,162 miles
    Test number
    613715826139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 RPY

Does S10 RPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S10 RPY expired on 8 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S10 RPY?
The MOT on S10 RPY expired on 8 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S10 RPY done?
S10 RPY was recorded at 144,800 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2021, an average of 3,846 miles a year.
Has S10 RPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 RPY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S10 RPY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S10 RPY find?
S10 RPY passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: front both front wing covered in sealant; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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