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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,999 cc

85 RFMOT history

85 RF is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 12 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 92,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

85 RF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,022 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 RF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 RF was last recorded at 92,022 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 4,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,469 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,553 miles
Average per year
4,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,022 miles
  • 2025 – 87,469 miles
  • 2023 – 83,969 miles
  • 2022 – 82,255 miles
  • 2021 – 79,019 miles
  • 2020 – 75,303 miles
  • 2019 – 72,447 miles
  • 2017 – 69,808 miles
  • 2016 – 65,932 miles
  • 2015 – 57,557 miles
  • 2014 – 47,615 miles
  • 2013 – 39,212 miles
  • 2012 – 35,273 miles
  • 2011 – 27,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,022 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,022 miles (+4,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    445261087223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass87,469 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    145840627629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,969 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    689908357252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,255 miles (+3,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,255 miles
    Test number
    238683852858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass79,019 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,019 miles
    Test number
    297399777637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,303 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    100539311630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,447 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    546825803854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,440 miles (+2,632)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,440 miles
    Test number
    335841024202
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass69,808 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,808 miles
    Test number
    493705428176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,932 miles (+8,375)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    595099634895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,557 miles (+9,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,557 miles
    Test number
    765329364490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass47,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,615 miles
    Test number
    605518394270
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail47,615 miles (+8,403)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,615 miles
    Test number
    918938894250
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass39,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,212 miles
    Test number
    359031113370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,212 miles (+3,939)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,212 miles
    Test number
    758921213303
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Pass35,273 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,273 miles
    Test number
    587716452300
    • 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)

  17. Fail35,270 miles (+8,074)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,270 miles
    Test number
    299415852300
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  18. Pass27,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,196 miles
    Test number
    409180851372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 85 RF

What vehicle is registration 85 RF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 RF on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 12 Feb 2009. 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 85 RF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 RF is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 RF?
The MOT on 85 RF is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 RF done?
85 RF was recorded at 92,022 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
Has 85 RF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 RF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on 85 RF 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 85 RF find?
85 RF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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