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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

900 RPAMOT history

900 RPA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 19,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

900 RPA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
19,386 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
900 RPA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

900 RPA was last recorded at 19,386 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,386 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,386 miles
  • 2023 – 19,351 miles
  • 2022 – 19,264 miles
  • 2020 – 19,230 miles
  • 2019 – 19,216 miles
  • 2018 – 19,198 miles
  • 2017 – 19,075 miles
  • 2016 – 18,190 miles
  • 2014 – 17,694 miles
  • 2013 – 12,661 miles
  • 2012 – 12,639 miles
  • 2011 – 11,971 miles
  • 2010 – 9,812 miles
  • 2009 – 8,684 miles
  • 2008 – 7,461 miles
  • 2007 – 2,540 miles
  • 2006 – 2,434 miles
  • 2005 – 1,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,386 miles
  • MinorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush debonding/ deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f cracking in tread / o/s/f cracking in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Central Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,386 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    19,386 miles
    Test number
    792995696112
    • MinorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush debonding/ deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f cracking in tread / o/s/f cracking in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail19,386 miles (+4)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,386 miles
    Test number
    957961553677
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush debonding/ deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f cracking in tread / o/s/f cracking in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail19,382 miles (+31)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,382 miles
    Test number
    492559166962
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f cracking in tread and o/s/f cracking tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass19,351 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    19,351 miles
    Test number
    116627759370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,264 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    19,264 miles
    Test number
    533381579109
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail19,262 miles (+32)2 dangerous12 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,262 miles
    Test number
    687863694515
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass19,230 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    19,230 miles
    Test number
    420119290891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass19,216 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,216 miles
    Test number
    324794923816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass19,198 miles (+123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    19,198 miles
    Test number
    924711726195
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass19,075 miles (+885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,075 miles
    Test number
    614643706209
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  11. Pass18,190 miles (+496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,190 miles
    Test number
    616677161441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass17,694 miles (+2,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,694 miles
    Test number
    489356354333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass15,595 miles (+2,934)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    15,595 miles
    Test number
    416108324003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass12,661 miles (+22)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    12,661 miles
    Test number
    886833303037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHead light out put starting to deteriorated on beam setter
    • NoteN/s/f brake slightly binding

  15. Pass12,639 miles (+668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,639 miles
    Test number
    945346822074
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass11,971 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    11,971 miles
    Test number
    135551831066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect rear springs due to location advise removing rear wheels for better inspection on spring

  17. Fail11,971 miles (+2,159)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,971 miles
    Test number
    629781731039
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect rear springs due to location advise removing rear wheels for better inspection on spring

  18. Pass9,812 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    9,812 miles
    Test number
    574224730073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,684 miles
    Test number
    350950119168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail8,684 miles (+1,223)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,684 miles
    Test number
    182568309127
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass7,461 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,461 miles
    Test number
    873698228102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,540 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    2,540 miles
    Test number
    281045337472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass2,434 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    2,434 miles
    Test number
    291849536452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass1,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    1,975 miles
    Test number
    521060345189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 900 RPA

What vehicle is registration 900 RPA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 900 RPA on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 1999. 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 900 RPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 900 RPA is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 900 RPA?
The MOT on 900 RPA is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 900 RPA done?
900 RPA was recorded at 19,386 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 816 miles a year.
Has 900 RPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 900 RPA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 900 RPA 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 900 RPA find?
900 RPA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush debonding/ deteriated, and 2 more.

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