R861RRW

BMW 3 SERIES

1998 · Blue · Petrol · 2,494 cc

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Expires 26 Jun 2026 (96 days overdue)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Feb 2027 (124 days left)

Mileage

213,892 mi

At MOT on 27 Jun 2025

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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, 96 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, 124 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.

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MOT History 33 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 648979138472
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2026
Mileage recorded: 213,892 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 897592883645
Mileage recorded: 213,879 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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))

MOT test number: 381363253774
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2024
Odometer reading: Unreadable
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

MOT test number: 482930853606
Odometer reading: Unreadable
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a))

PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

MOT test number: 337603978794
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023
Mileage recorded: 207,240 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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))

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

ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

MOT test number: 543736672061
Mileage recorded: 207,239 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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))

MOT test number: 453082294690
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022
Mileage recorded: 205,840 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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))

MOT test number: 839653875181
Mileage recorded: 205,840 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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))

MOT test number: 411302089235
Mileage recorded: 200,837 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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))

MOT test number: 259429374214
Mileage recorded: 174,112 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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

USER ENTERED front and rear brake pads wearing thin

MOT test number: 307527473260
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014
Mileage recorded: 160,083 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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

USER ENTERED rear tyres minimum tread on 2.5mm

MOT test number: 496667173232
Mileage recorded: 160,066 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

USER ENTERED rear tyres minimum tread on 2.5mm

MOT test number: 748185202360
Mileage recorded: 143,284 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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

ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

MOT test number: 658185002388
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013
Mileage recorded: 143,284 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

MOT test number: 417634982112
Mileage recorded: 143,171 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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

MOT test number: 967664791180
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2012
Mileage recorded: 142,483 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

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

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

USER ENTERED offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

MOT test number: 976794591171
Mileage recorded: 142,483 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

PRS Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

USER ENTERED offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

MOT test number: 540542500140
Mileage recorded: 139,181 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Emissions not tested (7.0)

FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

USER ENTERED Coolant leak

USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

MOT test number: 130289869080
Mileage recorded: 135,658 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

FAIL Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

MOT test number: 583893268082
Mileage recorded: 132,140 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MOT test number: 254967767021
Mileage recorded: 127,868 MI
Registration at time of test: R861RRW
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

USER ENTERED o/s/r yyre wearing on inside edge

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
Export Marker: No

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 01 Jul 2026 at 12:11.