R861RRW

BMW 3 SERIES (1998)

MOT & Tax Status for R861RRW

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Tax Status

Taxed

Due 01 Feb 2027

MOT Status

Not valid

Expires 26 Jun 2026

Colour

BLUE

Vehicle Specifications

Model

3 SERIES

Fuel Type

PETROL

Engine Size

2,494 cc

First Registered

May 1998

First Used on Road

31 Dec 1998

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Last V5C Issued

23 Feb 2026

Safety Recall

Unknown

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About R861RRW

Registration R861RRW is a 1998 blue BMW 3 SERIES with a 2,494cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 28 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for R861RRW expired on 26 June 2026, 6 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 February 2027, 214 days from today.

The vehicle has 33 MOT tests on record, including 19 passes and 14 failures, with 102 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 213,892 miles on 27 June 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 4,776 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for R861RRW. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.

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MOT expiry: 26 Jun 2026

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MOT History 33 tests

No defects or advisories recorded.

MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

MAJOR Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MAJOR Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MAJOR Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

MINOR Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

DANGEROUS Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis above fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MINOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

ADVISORY Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MINOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

MAJOR Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

MAJOR Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

MAJOR Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

USER ENTERED offside front wheel slightly binding

USER ENTERED unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

USER ENTERED offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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Data last updated: 01 Jul 2026 at 12:11. Run a fresh check for the latest data.

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