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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

P24 RCCMOT history

P24 RCC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

P24 RCC silver 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,720 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 RCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P24 RCC was last recorded at 131,720 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,704 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,720 miles
  • 2025 – 131,704 miles
  • 2024 – 129,462 miles
  • 2023 – 129,208 miles
  • 2018 – 127,484 miles
  • 2017 – 119,108 miles
  • 2016 – 113,179 miles
  • 2015 – 110,382 miles
  • 2014 – 99,071 miles
  • 2013 – 84,481 miles
  • 2012 – 78,210 miles
  • 2011 – 69,708 miles
  • 2010 – 55,955 miles
  • 2009 – 40,794 miles
  • 2008 – 28,220 miles
  • 2007 – 23,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,720 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRadiator is in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,720 miles
    Test number
    822597087914
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator is in poor condition
  2. Fail131,720 miles (+16)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,720 miles
    Test number
    330521675622
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator is in poor condition
  3. Fail131,704 miles (+36)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,704 miles
    Test number
    736163480749
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator is in poor condition
  4. Fail131,668 miles (+2,206)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,668 miles
    Test number
    360849611637
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass129,462 miles (+254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,462 miles
    Test number
    574011645667
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded
  6. Pass129,208 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,208 miles
    Test number
    746837287503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded slightly
  7. Fail129,189 miles (+1,705)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,189 miles
    Test number
    931054088011
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass127,484 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,484 miles
    Test number
    791749307436
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
  9. Fail127,431 miles (+8,323)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,431 miles
    Test number
    588132124750
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
  10. Pass119,108 miles (+5,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    534287198397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass113,179 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,179 miles
    Test number
    370841857728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,382 miles (+11,311)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,382 miles
    Test number
    716244599359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,071 miles (+142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,071 miles
    Test number
    908927434396
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail98,929 miles (+14,448)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    205866834338
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass84,481 miles (+6,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,481 miles
    Test number
    135404853379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass78,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,210 miles
    Test number
    548025552370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail782,100 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    782,100 miles
    Test number
    465375652447
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    775182761310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,708 miles (+13,753)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    977762061326
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass55,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,955 miles
    Test number
    843927750360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail55,955 miles (+15,161)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,955 miles
    Test number
    233956350349
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass40,794 miles (+12,574)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,794 miles
    Test number
    712716659370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,220 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,220 miles
    Test number
    974405968398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,548 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,548 miles
    Test number
    364140967385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Fail23,548 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,548 miles
    Test number
    780210467359
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about P24 RCC

Does P24 RCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P24 RCC is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P24 RCC?
The MOT on P24 RCC is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P24 RCC done?
P24 RCC was recorded at 131,720 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,940 miles a year.
Has P24 RCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 RCC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on P24 RCC 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 P24 RCC find?
P24 RCC passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; radiator is in poor condition.

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