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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

RH 38MOT history

RH 38 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 33,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

RH 38 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 Nov 2027
Mileage
33,200 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RH 38
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RH 38 was last recorded at 33,200 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,003 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
1,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,200 miles
  • 2025 – 33,003 miles
  • 2024 – 32,645 miles
  • 2023 – 32,303 miles
  • 2022 – 31,690 miles
  • 2021 – 31,238 miles
  • 2020 – 30,431 miles
  • 2019 – 29,519 miles
  • 2018 – 28,291 miles
  • 2017 – 27,401 miles
  • 2016 – 25,945 miles
  • 2015 – 24,211 miles
  • 2014 – 21,851 miles
  • 2013 – 19,493 miles
  • 2012 – 16,597 miles
  • 2011 – 13,213 miles
  • 2010 – 10,065 miles
  • 2009 – 6,999 miles
  • 2008 – 3,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,200 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    33,200 miles
    Test number
    243777770233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass33,003 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    212656767453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,645 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    32,645 miles
    Test number
    756816909593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,303 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    32,303 miles
    Test number
    799350054428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,690 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,690 miles
    Test number
    478195525527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,238 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,238 miles
    Test number
    226432693645
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass30,431 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,431 miles
    Test number
    962377123633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,519 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,519 miles
    Test number
    979586352369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,291 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,291 miles
    Test number
    317763324161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,401 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    411975874462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,945 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,945 miles
    Test number
    548647298928
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail25,943 miles (+1,732)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,943 miles
    Test number
    664101609816
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass24,211 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,211 miles
    Test number
    636367815120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,851 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,851 miles
    Test number
    399999214117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,493 miles
    Test number
    788552923199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,493 miles (+2,896)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,493 miles
    Test number
    387390423133
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass16,597 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,597 miles
    Test number
    166153022156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass13,213 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,213 miles
    Test number
    577095721166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,065 miles (+3,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    10,065 miles
    Test number
    610211430165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass6,999 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,999 miles
    Test number
    284904009448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass3,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    3,735 miles
    Test number
    650597428163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RH 38

What vehicle is registration RH 38 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RH 38 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 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 RH 38 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RH 38 is valid until 12 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on RH 38?
The MOT on RH 38 is valid until 12 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RH 38 done?
RH 38 was recorded at 33,200 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 1,597 miles a year.
Has RH 38 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RH 38 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on RH 38 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 RH 38 find?
RH 38 passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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