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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

RCO 986MOT history

RCO 986 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

RCO 986 black 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 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,525 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCO 986
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCO 986 was last recorded at 140,525 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,759 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,766 miles
Average per year
5,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,525 miles
  • 2022 – 137,759 miles
  • 2016 – 126,513 miles
  • 2015 – 122,201 miles
  • 2014 – 115,960 miles
  • 2013 – 108,177 miles
  • 2012 – 99,594 miles
  • 2011 – 86,242 miles
  • 2010 – 73,015 miles
  • 2009 – 54,589 miles
  • 2008 – 38,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,525 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,525 miles (+2,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,525 miles
    Test number
    190217380382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,759 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,759 miles
    Test number
    146079347559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail137,757 miles (+11,244)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,757 miles
    Test number
    636129498064
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,513 miles
    Test number
    739797332792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,510 miles (+4,309)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,510 miles
    Test number
    677941710756
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass122,201 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,201 miles
    Test number
    856842221413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass122,055 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,055 miles
    Test number
    121615379384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail122,049 miles (+6,089)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,049 miles
    Test number
    772189336714
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass115,960 miles (+7,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    149061754270
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass108,177 miles (+8,583)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,177 miles
    Test number
    517586243287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,594 miles (+13,352)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    438633342224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,242 miles (+13,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,242 miles
    Test number
    678204641211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass73,015 miles (+18,426)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    914122020263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,589 miles (+16,404)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,589 miles
    Test number
    362134649444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,185 miles
    Test number
    153639738276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail38,185 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,185 miles
    Test number
    394969638205
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RCO 986

What vehicle is registration RCO 986 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCO 986 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. 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 RCO 986 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCO 986 is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on RCO 986?
The MOT on RCO 986 is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RCO 986 done?
RCO 986 was recorded at 140,525 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,709 miles a year.
Has RCO 986 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCO 986 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on RCO 986 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 RCO 986 find?
RCO 986 passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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