BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 2,494 cc
A14 RFSMOT history
A14 RFS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 116,751 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A14 RFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 28 Aug 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A14 RFS was last recorded at 116,751 miles on 23 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jul 2026: 116,751 miles, lower than 139,013 miles on 14 Jul 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,013 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,751 miles
- 2025 – 139,013 miles
- 2024 – 138,740 miles
- 2023 – 138,146 miles
- 2022 – 137,505 miles
- 2021 – 136,925 miles
- 2020 – 136,259 miles
- 2019 – 135,422 miles
- 2018 – 135,004 miles
- 2017 – 134,446 miles
- 2016 – 133,603 miles
- 2015 – 132,554 miles
- 2014 – 131,539 miles
- 2013 – 131,073 miles
- 2012 – 130,743 miles
- 2011 – 129,679 miles
- 2010 – 128,330 miles
- 2009 – 126,826 miles
- 2008 – 124,646 miles
- 2007 – 122,930 miles
- 2006 – 120,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,751 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 boot floor corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Boot & floor area corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,751 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 116,751 miles
- Test number
- 682800842150
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,751 miles (-22,262)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,751 miles
- Test number
- 489043850755
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,013 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 139,013 miles
- Test number
- 792865032552
- AdvisoryBoot & floor area corroded
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail139,013 miles (+273)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,013 miles
- Test number
- 560686072811
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoot & floor area corroded
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass138,740 miles (+594)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 138,740 miles
- Test number
- 230661850892
- AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded
Pass138,146 miles (+641)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 138,146 miles
- Test number
- 931680413670
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded
Pass137,505 miles (+580)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 137,505 miles
- Test number
- 162574603598
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,925 miles (+666)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 136,925 miles
- Test number
- 454063711144
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded
Pass136,259 miles (+837)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 136,259 miles
- Test number
- 267030119111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass135,422 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 135,422 miles
- Test number
- 933998659812
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail135,422 miles (+418)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,422 miles
- Test number
- 814918953277
- Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass135,004 miles (+558)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 135,004 miles
- Test number
- 501265500785
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded
Pass134,446 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 134,446 miles
- Test number
- 272340718936
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail134,446 miles (+9)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,446 miles
- Test number
- 731708014829
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail134,437 miles (+834)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,437 miles
- Test number
- 842431135812
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass133,603 miles (+1,049)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 133,603 miles
- Test number
- 208602879543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,554 miles (+1,015)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 132,554 miles
- Test number
- 535131805214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,539 miles (+466)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 131,539 miles
- Test number
- 257368784123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,073 miles (+330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 131,073 miles
- Test number
- 429640603277
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass130,743 miles (+1,064)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 130,743 miles
- Test number
- 739382102281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,679 miles (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 129,679 miles
- Test number
- 417193001255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,330 miles (+1,504)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 128,330 miles
- Test number
- 394232800469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,826 miles (+2,180)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 126,826 miles
- Test number
- 260144109263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,646 miles (+1,716)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 124,646 miles
- Test number
- 460804508245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,930 miles (+2,898)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 122,930 miles
- Test number
- 382171207298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 120,032 miles
- Test number
- 410968796112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A14 RFS
- Does A14 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 RFS is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A14 RFS?
- The MOT on A14 RFS is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A14 RFS done?
- A14 RFS was recorded at 116,751 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has A14 RFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A14 RFS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on A14 RFS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on A14 RFS find?
- A14 RFS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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