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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

D1 RCSMOT history

D1 RCS is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 43,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

D1 RCS yellow BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,717 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 RCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 RCS was last recorded at 43,717 miles on 29 May 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,665 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,717 miles
  • 2025 – 43,665 miles
  • 2024 – 43,514 miles
  • 2022 – 43,468 miles
  • 2021 – 43,390 miles
  • 2019 – 43,246 miles
  • 2018 – 43,085 miles
  • 2017 – 42,836 miles
  • 2016 – 42,617 miles
  • 2015 – 42,193 miles
  • 2014 – 41,702 miles
  • 2013 – 40,496 miles
  • 2012 – 39,684 miles
  • 2010 – 38,921 miles
  • 2009 – 38,424 miles
  • 2008 – 37,227 miles
  • 2007 – 35,585 miles
  • 2006 – 32,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,717 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,717 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,717 miles
    Test number
    920148469209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,665 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,665 miles
    Test number
    986532337411
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass43,514 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,514 miles
    Test number
    258885115496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,468 miles (+78)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    358973139055
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both side slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass43,390 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,390 miles
    Test number
    349800737939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,246 miles
    Test number
    606794047221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  7. Fail43,246 miles (+161)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,246 miles
    Test number
    348722842196
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  8. Pass43,085 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,085 miles
    Test number
    104664525542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,836 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,836 miles
    Test number
    348564090410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,617 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,617 miles
    Test number
    548059075630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,193 miles
    Test number
    285639025444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,193 miles (+491)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,193 miles
    Test number
    536099325163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  13. Pass41,702 miles (+1,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    848247454116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass40,496 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,496 miles
    Test number
    507392143127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,684 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,684 miles
    Test number
    338191322109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,921 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,921 miles
    Test number
    900577900339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,424 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    252448109364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,227 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,227 miles
    Test number
    903872918313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,585 miles (+3,359)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,585 miles
    Test number
    431879807405
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass32,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,226 miles
    Test number
    411518606349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D1 RCS

Does D1 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 RCS is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 RCS?
The MOT on D1 RCS is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 RCS done?
D1 RCS was recorded at 43,717 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 587 miles a year.
Has D1 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 RCS has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on D1 RCS 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 D1 RCS find?
D1 RCS passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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