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This 2001 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 165,974 miles 5 months ago on Monday 11th May 2026 at 14:56.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 9th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027.

M3RHV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH JUNE 2027165,974 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Insecure But Not Likely To Fall Off (0.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Slightly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH MAY 2026165,974 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Insecure But Not Likely To Fall Off (0.1 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Slightly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD JUNE 20259TH JUNE 2026163,744 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED3RD JUNE 2025163,744 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH MAY 20249TH JUNE 2025161,188 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND JUNE 20239TH JUNE 2024158,837 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED31ST MAY 20229TH JUNE 2023156,582 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED3RD JUNE 20219TH JUNE 2022151,461 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED3RD JUNE 2021151,461 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED12TH MAY 20209TH JUNE 2021144,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED12TH MAY 2020144,065 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle O/s Very Slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND MAY 20199TH JUNE 2020135,790 MI
FAILED17TH MAY 2019135,693 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner /outter Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Offside (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively O/s //n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Has Little Reserve
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST MAY 20189TH JUNE 2019124,466 MI
FAILED31ST MAY 2018124,466 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Close To Maximum Travel During Test
PASSED6TH JUNE 20179TH JUNE 2018116,318 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 20169TH JUNE 2017109,830 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 20159TH JUNE 2016108,357 MI
FAILED29TH MAY 2015108,357 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED10TH JUNE 20149TH JUNE 2015107,162 MI
FAILED9TH JUNE 2014107,162 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED11TH MAY 201310TH MAY 2014100,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  7. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED5TH MAY 20124TH MAY 201394,639 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Under Inflated
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear And Nearside Front Tyres Outer Sidewalls Damaged
PASSED30TH APRIL 201129TH APRIL 201293,899 MI
PASSED1ST APRIL 201015TH APRIL 201191,245 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED26TH MARCH 201091,131 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED16TH APRIL 200986,377 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  12. USER ENTERED - Cut In Osr Tyre
PASSED16TH APRIL 200915TH APRIL 201086,377 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. USER ENTERED - Cut In Osr Tyre
PASSED14TH APRIL 200813TH APRIL 200977,370 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Frt Tyres Starting To Wear At Outer Treads.
FAILED11TH APRIL 200877,368 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Frt Tyres Starting To Wear At Outer Treads.
PASSED24TH MARCH 200712TH APRIL 200874,681 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED13TH APRIL 200612TH APRIL 200765,888 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M3RHV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

M3RHV MOT Comments

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M3RHV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 165,974 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,639 miles

M3RHV FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration M3RHV was manufactured on Wednesday 21st March 2001 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 165,974 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,639 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M3RHV has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 65 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does M3RHV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 19th October 2026 M3RHV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M3RHV Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 19th October 2026 M3RHV does have Tax. Read more

When does M3RHV Tax expire?

The current Tax for M3RHV will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M3RHV MOT expire?

The current MOT for M3RHV will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 9th June 2027. Read more

When did M3RHV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M3RHV was on Monday 11th May 2026 at 14:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M3RHV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for M3RHV we can see 21 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 M3RHV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for M3RHV we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M3RHV?

M3RHV is registered as a 2001 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has M3RHV done?

The odometer reading for M3RHV at the last MOT in May 2026 was 165,974 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 6,639 miles per year. Read more

How old is M3RHV?

The vehicle M3RHV was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 21st March 2001. Read more

What colour is M3RHV?

The official colour of M3RHV is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does M3RHV have?

M3RHV has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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