BMW 3 SERIES R36VGM has 24 MOTs

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This 1997 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 48,624 miles 9 months ago on Friday 8th August 2025 at 10:06.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 11th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

R36VGM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202648,624 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED12TH AUGUST 202411TH AUGUST 202547,296 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20236TH AUGUST 202446,751 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20226TH AUGUST 202346,401 MI
PASSED21ST JULY 20216TH AUGUST 202244,348 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 20206TH AUGUST 202142,745 MI
PASSED24TH JULY 20196TH AUGUST 202040,242 MI
FAILED23RD JULY 201940,242 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH JULY 20186TH AUGUST 201938,392 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED25TH JULY 201838,392 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH JULY 20176TH AUGUST 201835,106 MI
FAILED26TH JULY 201735,106 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20166TH AUGUST 201732,574 MI
PASSED29TH JULY 20156TH AUGUST 201629,361 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20146TH AUGUST 201525,865 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20136TH AUGUST 201421,723 MI
FAILED2ND AUGUST 201321,716 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (1.8)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED11TH JUNE 201028TH JUNE 201121,688 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 200928TH JUNE 201021,526 MI
PASSED27TH JUNE 200828TH JUNE 200920,975 MI
FAILED27TH JUNE 200820,975 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED14TH JUNE 200728TH JUNE 200820,108 MI
FAILED13TH JUNE 200720,103 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incomplete (1.5.a1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED29TH JUNE 200628TH JUNE 200719,257 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R36VGM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

R36VGM MOT Comments

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R36VGM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 48,624 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,737 miles

R36VGM FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration R36VGM was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 48,624 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 1,737 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R36VGM has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 14 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 3 Dangerous and 7 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 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does R36VGM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 17th May 2026 R36VGM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R36VGM Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 17th May 2026 R36VGM does have Tax. Read more

When does R36VGM Tax expire?

The current Tax for R36VGM will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. 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 R36VGM MOT expire?

The current MOT for R36VGM will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 11th August 2026. Read more

When did R36VGM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R36VGM was on Friday 8th August 2025 at 10:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R36VGM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for R36VGM we can see 18 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 R36VGM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for R36VGM we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R36VGM?

R36VGM is registered as a 1997 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has R36VGM done?

The odometer reading for R36VGM at the last MOT in August 2025 was 48,624 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 1,737 miles per year. Read more

How old is R36VGM?

The vehicle R36VGM was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st August 1997. Read more

What colour is R36VGM?

The official colour of R36VGM is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does R36VGM have?

R36VGM has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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