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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

P10 RTBMOT history

P10 RTB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 113,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

P10 RTB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,347 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P10 RTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P10 RTB was last recorded at 113,347 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,482 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,865 miles
Average per year
1,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,347 miles
  • 2024 – 111,482 miles
  • 2023 – 109,831 miles
  • 2022 – 107,957 miles
  • 2021 – 106,680 miles
  • 2020 – 104,265 miles
  • 2019 – 102,714 miles
  • 2018 – 100,663 miles
  • 2017 – 98,975 miles
  • 2016 – 96,239 miles
  • 2015 – 93,157 miles
  • 2014 – 90,901 miles
  • 2013 – 88,668 miles
  • 2012 – 85,250 miles
  • 2011 – 82,868 miles
  • 2009 – 82,648 miles
  • 2008 – 82,468 miles
  • 2007 – 81,273 miles
  • 2006 – 78,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,347 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,347 miles (+1,865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,347 miles
    Test number
    931357010883
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass111,482 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    683780289566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,458 miles (+1,627)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,458 miles
    Test number
    550734461825
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass109,831 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,831 miles
    Test number
    615758317476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,829 miles (+1,872)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,829 miles
    Test number
    711021003094
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass107,957 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,957 miles
    Test number
    754509805874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,893 miles (+1,213)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    478768106669
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  8. Pass106,680 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,680 miles
    Test number
    561746503841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Fail106,588 miles (+2,323)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,588 miles
    Test number
    222445244768
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass104,265 miles (+1,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,265 miles
    Test number
    269497107276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass102,714 miles (+2,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,714 miles
    Test number
    272619878482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass100,663 miles (+1,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,663 miles
    Test number
    312085025327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass98,975 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,975 miles
    Test number
    303479667964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,973 miles (+2,734)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,973 miles
    Test number
    597671640182
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  15. Pass96,239 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,239 miles
    Test number
    926326202312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail96,220 miles (+3,063)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,220 miles
    Test number
    574517013393
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass93,157 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,157 miles
    Test number
    229380485470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail93,135 miles (+2,234)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,135 miles
    Test number
    435586275133
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass90,901 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    485414584128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,668 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,668 miles
    Test number
    149806383134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,657 miles (+3,407)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    426753683158
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass85,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,250 miles
    Test number
    319114772164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,249 miles (+2,381)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,249 miles
    Test number
    789014072112
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass82,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,868 miles
    Test number
    158889871104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,868 miles (+220)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,868 miles
    Test number
    285679971194
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass82,648 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,648 miles
    Test number
    282280909453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,468 miles
    Test number
    874111408147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail82,468 miles (+1,195)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,468 miles
    Test number
    953770508130
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  29. Pass81,273 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,273 miles
    Test number
    592951607170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass78,740 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,740 miles
    Test number
    163380906109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear no:plate slightly discoloured

Questions about P10 RTB

Does P10 RTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P10 RTB is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P10 RTB?
The MOT on P10 RTB is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P10 RTB done?
P10 RTB was recorded at 113,347 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,764 miles a year.
Has P10 RTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P10 RTB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on P10 RTB 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 P10 RTB find?
P10 RTB passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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