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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

S70 RRUMOT history

S70 RRU is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

S70 RRU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
137,943 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 RRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 RRU was last recorded at 137,943 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2014: 127,405 miles, lower than 127,410 miles on 20 Jul 2013.

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
137,940 miles · 20 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,943 miles
  • 2020 – 137,940 miles
  • 2019 – 137,702 miles
  • 2018 – 137,000 miles
  • 2017 – 135,242 miles
  • 2016 – 131,867 miles
  • 2015 – 127,864 miles
  • 2014 – 127,405 miles
  • 2013 – 127,410 miles
  • 2012 – 126,648 miles
  • 2011 – 124,078 miles
  • 2009 – 119,200 miles
  • 2008 – 96,497 miles
  • 2007 – 90,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,943 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear brake pipes in rear wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,943 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,943 miles
    Test number
    842848564447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass137,940 miles (+238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,940 miles
    Test number
    181620479316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking
  3. Pass137,702 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,702 miles
    Test number
    752137267293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,000 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,000 miles
    Test number
    881715044558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes in rear wheel arches corroded
  5. Fail136,956 miles (+1,714)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,956 miles
    Test number
    712395209059
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking lowest part of fuel neck leaking fuel (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both head lights low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes in rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  6. Pass135,242 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,242 miles
    Test number
    416475112104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,867 miles (+4,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,867 miles
    Test number
    987864850719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel binding not excessive
  8. Pass127,864 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,864 miles
    Test number
    125669195129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,405 miles (-5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,405 miles
    Test number
    747993694114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  10. Pass127,410 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    127,410 miles
    Test number
    207101003222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,648 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,648 miles
    Test number
    169396372455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,078 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    124,078 miles
    Test number
    239526651036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,200 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    119,200 miles
    Test number
    194279979225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,172 miles (+22,675)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,172 miles
    Test number
    102284179228
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r parking brake low effort
  15. Pass96,497 miles (+5,643)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,497 miles
    Test number
    183662858458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
  16. Pass90,854 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,854 miles
    Test number
    792804787189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,846 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,846 miles
    Test number
    993273387184
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low.

Questions about S70 RRU

Does S70 RRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S70 RRU expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S70 RRU?
The MOT on S70 RRU expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S70 RRU done?
S70 RRU was recorded at 137,943 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 3,102 miles a year.
Has S70 RRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 RRU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on S70 RRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S70 RRU find?
S70 RRU passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear service brake binding but not excessively both sides.

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