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This 2001 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 167,678 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 14:13.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 9th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

RD51YUT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 2026167,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Limit! (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202410TH SEPTEMBER 2025164,860 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe Corroded Close To Limit (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe Corroded Close To Limit (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Reversing Lamp Not Working
  8. ADVISORY - Deep Corrosion To Both Rear Jacking Points And Sills
  9. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under-Trays Are Fitted Which May Obscure Some Components
  10. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted To Both Outer Sill Panels
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2024164,855 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe Corroded Close To Limit (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe Corroded Close To Limit (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Reversing Lamp Not Working
  13. ADVISORY - Deep Corrosion To Both Rear Jacking Points And Sills
  14. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under-Trays Are Fitted Which May Obscure Some Components
  15. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted To Both Outer Sill Panels
PASSED28TH JULY 202327TH JULY 2024164,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under-Trays Are Fitted Which May Obscure Some Components
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Reversing Lamp Not Working
  13. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Both Outer Sill Panels
  14. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted To Outer Sill Panels
FAILED27TH JULY 2023164,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under-Trays Are Fitted Which May Obscure Some Components
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Reversing Lamp Not Working
  14. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Both Outer Sill Panels
  15. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted To Outer Sill Panels
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 202123RD NOVEMBER 2022163,773 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under-Tray Are Fitted Which May Obscure Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Both Outer Sill Panels
  13. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers Fitted To Both Outer Sill Panels
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  16. ADVISORY - Long Parking Brake Lever And Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met Requirements - Adjustment Or Repair May Be Needed
PASSED24TH MAY 201923RD NOVEMBER 2020158,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Is Cracking
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Wings Are Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under-Trays Are Fitted Which Obscures Some Components
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Badly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Badly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Both Wiper Blades Are In Poor Condition
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED24TH MAY 2019158,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Is Cracking
  2. MAJOR - Hazard Warning Switch Inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Wings Are Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under-Trays Are Fitted Which Obscures Some Components
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Badly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Badly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Close To Limit And Bald On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Close To Limit And Bald On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Both Wiper Blades Are In Poor Condition
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20171ST DECEMBER 2018148,943 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 2017148,834 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pad Wear Sensors Insecure
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201627TH NOVEMBER 2017142,077 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Badly Corroded Inside Edge (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Slightly Corroded (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Sides (3.7.b.3)
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 2016142,021 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Badly Corroded Inside Edge (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Slightly Corroded (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  9. FAIL - Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating Both Sides (3.7.b.3)
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Sides (3.7.b.3)
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201518TH NOVEMBER 2016132,255 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under-Trays Fitted Which Obscure Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  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 Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Tyre Is On The Limit And Has Small Deep Cuts (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Tyre Is On The Limit And Has Small Deep Cuts (4.1.e.1)
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 2015132,255 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under-Trays Fitted Which Obscure Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Tyre Is On The Limit And Has Small Deep Cuts (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Tyre Is On The Limit And Has Small Deep Cuts (4.1.e.1)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201418TH NOVEMBER 2015129,709 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Are Bald On Outer Edges
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Brake Pad Warning Wire Is Not Attached
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 2014129,671 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  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. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Are Bald On Outer Edges
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Brake Pad Warning Wire Is Not Attached
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20134TH NOVEMBER 2014114,998 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20124TH NOVEMBER 2013106,392 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2012106,374 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  8. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 201194,280 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Sill Covers Fitted
  7. USER ENTERED - Undershields Fitted
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201130TH OCTOBER 201294,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Sill Covers Fitted
  6. USER ENTERED - Undershields Fitted
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201030TH OCTOBER 201182,299 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Play In Rear Suspension Upper Hub Carrier Bushes.
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Getting Low.
  3. USER ENTERED - Parking Brake Reqs Attn.
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 200930TH OCTOBER 201068,777 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 200830TH OCTOBER 200958,465 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
  12. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  13. USER ENTERED - Front Screen Stone Chips
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 200858,322 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  13. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
  15. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  16. USER ENTERED - Front Screen Stone Chips
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 200729TH OCTOBER 200851,501 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Brake Pads Just Within Limit Of 1.6mm Need Replacing A.s.a.p
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 200629TH OCTOBER 200737,974 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

RD51YUT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

RD51YUT MOT Comments

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RD51YUT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 167,678 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,987 miles

RD51YUT FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration RD51YUT was manufactured on Tuesday 2nd October 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 167,678 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,987 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means RD51YUT has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 182 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 2 Major, 2 Dangerous and 15 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 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does RD51YUT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 9th September 2026 RD51YUT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is RD51YUT Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 9th September 2026 RD51YUT does have Tax. Read more

When does RD51YUT Tax expire?

The current Tax for RD51YUT will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 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 RD51YUT MOT expire?

The current MOT for RD51YUT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 9th December 2026. Read more

When did RD51YUT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for RD51YUT was on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 14:13. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has RD51YUT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for RD51YUT we can see 17 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 RD51YUT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for RD51YUT we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is RD51YUT?

RD51YUT is registered as a 2001 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has RD51YUT done?

The odometer reading for RD51YUT at the last MOT in December 2025 was 167,678 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 6,987 miles per year. Read more

How old is RD51YUT?

The vehicle RD51YUT was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 2nd October 2001. Read more

What colour is RD51YUT?

The official colour of RD51YUT is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does RD51YUT have?

RD51YUT has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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