BMW 3 SERIES B3PUR has 18 MOTs

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This 1990 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 131,781 miles 9 months ago on Saturday 19th July 2025 at 10:06.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 15th August 2026.

B3PUR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH AUGUST 2026131,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED19TH JULY 2025131,781 MI
 
  1. PRS - Brake Fluid Significantly Below Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH AUGUST 202415TH AUGUST 2025131,641 MI
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202314TH AUGUST 2024131,249 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 202219TH JULY 2023130,350 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED6TH MAY 20215TH MAY 2022130,018 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 202026TH FEBRUARY 2021129,136 MI
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201926TH FEBRUARY 2020128,691 MI
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20181ST FEBRUARY 2019128,110 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20168TH SEPTEMBER 2017127,831 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 201331ST MAY 2014125,586 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Centre Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED16TH APRIL 201030TH APRIL 2011119,384 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED1ST MAY 200930TH APRIL 2010116,316 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED1ST MAY 2009116,316 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED24TH APRIL 2008116,116 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. PRS - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED24TH APRIL 200823RD APRIL 2009116,116 MI
PASSED3RD APRIL 20072ND APRIL 2008115,852 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED3RD APRIL 20062ND APRIL 2007115,548 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B3PUR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

B3PUR MOT Comments

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B3PUR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 131,781 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,765 miles

B3PUR FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration B3PUR was manufactured on Monday 31st December 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 131,781 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,765 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B3PUR has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 20 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently SORN .

Does B3PUR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 B3PUR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B3PUR Taxed?

No, as of Monday 27th April 2026 B3PUR does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does B3PUR MOT expire?

The current MOT for B3PUR will expire in 4 months on Saturday 15th August 2026. Read more

When did B3PUR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B3PUR was on Saturday 19th July 2025 at 10:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B3PUR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for B3PUR we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B3PUR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for B3PUR we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B3PUR?

B3PUR is registered as a 1990 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has B3PUR done?

The odometer reading for B3PUR at the last MOT in July 2025 was 131,781 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,765 miles per year. Read more

How old is B3PUR?

The vehicle B3PUR was manufactured in 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. It was first registered on Friday 2nd March 1990. Read more

What colour is B3PUR?

The official colour of B3PUR is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does B3PUR have?

B3PUR has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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