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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

RCN 19MOT history

RCN 19 is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

RCN 19 gold 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 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,736 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCN 19
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCN 19 was last recorded at 42,736 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,422 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,314 miles
Average per year
1,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,736 miles
  • 2025 – 41,422 miles
  • 2024 – 40,059 miles
  • 2023 – 38,801 miles
  • 2022 – 37,620 miles
  • 2021 – 36,251 miles
  • 2020 – 35,360 miles
  • 2019 – 33,163 miles
  • 2018 – 31,223 miles
  • 2017 – 29,082 miles
  • 2016 – 27,137 miles
  • 2015 – 24,798 miles
  • 2014 – 21,929 miles
  • 2013 – 20,810 miles
  • 2012 – 19,539 miles
  • 2011 – 18,023 miles
  • 2010 – 16,125 miles
  • 2009 – 13,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,736 miles
  • AdvisoryAge related underbody corrosion

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,736 miles (+1,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    231161533616
    • AdvisoryAge related underbody corrosion
  2. Pass41,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    41,422 miles
    Test number
    480436913639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail41,419 miles (+1,360)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,419 miles
    Test number
    408973973677
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass40,059 miles (+1,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,059 miles
    Test number
    220968584132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass38,801 miles (+1,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,801 miles
    Test number
    486700962567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  6. Pass37,620 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,620 miles
    Test number
    443231406021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  7. Fail37,619 miles (+1,368)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,619 miles
    Test number
    758229819184
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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. Pass36,251 miles (+891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    466987868756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass35,360 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,360 miles
    Test number
    343597832116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,163 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,163 miles
    Test number
    898606835692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,223 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    485420604027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,082 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,082 miles
    Test number
    717845969006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,137 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,137 miles
    Test number
    182775221605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,798 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,798 miles
    Test number
    997149865020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,929 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,929 miles
    Test number
    118709364452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,810 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,810 miles
    Test number
    209563373046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,539 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,539 miles
    Test number
    646618062061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,023 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,023 miles
    Test number
    425814171069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,125 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,125 miles
    Test number
    361505680077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,361 miles
    Test number
    243167229123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCN 19

What vehicle is registration RCN 19 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCN 19 on a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2006. 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 RCN 19 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCN 19 is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RCN 19?
The MOT on RCN 19 is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RCN 19 done?
RCN 19 was recorded at 42,736 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 1,744 miles a year.
Has RCN 19 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCN 19 has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on RCN 19 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 RCN 19 find?
RCN 19 passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: age related underbody corrosion.

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