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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

82 RCMOT history

82 RC is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

82 RC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
142,304 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
82 RC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

82 RC was last recorded at 142,304 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,303 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,304 miles
  • 2021 – 142,022 miles
  • 2020 – 140,658 miles
  • 2019 – 138,850 miles
  • 2018 – 132,715 miles
  • 2017 – 126,158 miles
  • 2016 – 117,550 miles
  • 2015 – 109,184 miles
  • 2014 – 101,322 miles
  • 2013 – 93,116 miles
  • 2012 – 85,967 miles
  • 2011 – 76,773 miles
  • 2010 – 62,236 miles
  • 2009 – 47,275 miles
  • 2008 – 39,502 miles
  • 2007 – 27,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,304 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,304 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,304 miles
    Test number
    541326959497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,303 miles (+3)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,303 miles
    Test number
    924548180919
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail142,300 miles (+278)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,300 miles
    Test number
    537527861707
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested broke down (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass142,022 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,022 miles
    Test number
    931594228713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,861 miles (+1,203)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,861 miles
    Test number
    980661829456
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass140,658 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,658 miles
    Test number
    524247954787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test
  7. Fail140,658 miles (+1,808)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,658 miles
    Test number
    527564756054
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test
  8. Pass138,850 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,850 miles
    Test number
    204181248105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,715 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,715 miles
    Test number
    269902434852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount missing
  10. Fail132,715 miles (+6,557)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,715 miles
    Test number
    251663660450
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount missing
  11. Pass126,158 miles (+8,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,158 miles
    Test number
    607094229634
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
  12. Pass117,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    276062383964
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail117,550 miles (+8,366)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    468266398293
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass109,184 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,184 miles
    Test number
    668006925299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,322 miles (+8,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    437498994111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass93,116 miles (+7,149)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,116 miles
    Test number
    585025303274
    • NoteHeadlamp level senser on offside front lower arm broken
  17. Pass85,967 miles (+9,194)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    276462702246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust clamps poor condition
  18. Pass76,773 miles (+14,537)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,773 miles
    Test number
    517858501220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,236 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,236 miles
    Test number
    881161600274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs are worn
    • NoteFront wiper blades are starting to smeer
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
  20. Fail62,236 miles (+14,961)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,236 miles
    Test number
    120551900285
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs are worn
    • NoteFront wiper blades are starting to smeer
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
  21. Pass47,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    522573209254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,275 miles (+7,773)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    970432709218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass39,502 miles (+11,596)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    420358808251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,906 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,906 miles
    Test number
    522047707273
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE †N/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Questions about 82 RC

What vehicle is registration 82 RC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 82 RC on a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 Jul 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 82 RC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 82 RC expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 82 RC?
The MOT on 82 RC expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 82 RC done?
82 RC was recorded at 142,304 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 7,107 miles a year.
Has 82 RC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 82 RC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 82 RC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 82 RC find?
82 RC passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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