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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

RK05 UOYMOT history

RK05 UOY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
148,001 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

RK05 UOY was last recorded at 148,001 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 9,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,637 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,364 miles
Average per year
8,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,001 miles
    Test number
    494206976595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail148,001 miles (+9,364)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,001 miles
    Test number
    472628449796
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass138,637 miles (+9,527)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,637 miles
    Test number
    429028433467
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass129,110 miles (+10,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,110 miles
    Test number
    177000482249
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  5. Pass118,294 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,294 miles
    Test number
    511482595347
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryScrew in o/s/f tyre

  6. Fail118,294 miles (+8,866)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,294 miles
    Test number
    806038718414
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryScrew in o/s/f tyre

  7. Pass109,428 miles (+6,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    541281592623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake back plate slightly damaged

  8. Pass103,321 miles (+10,906)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,321 miles
    Test number
    735708339016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass92,415 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,415 miles
    Test number
    103200764355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail92,415 miles (+9,475)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,415 miles
    Test number
    670298539326
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass82,940 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    841187187795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail82,940 miles (+10,595)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    373747821042
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass72,345 miles (+10,603)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    827717595779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,742 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,742 miles
    Test number
    745861076840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,317 miles
    Test number
    127529905406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,317 miles (+10,466)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,317 miles
    Test number
    139729505465
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass43,851 miles (+5,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    385403504039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,194 miles (+6,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,194 miles
    Test number
    747354952341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass31,856 miles (+4,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,856 miles
    Test number
    245413951392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass27,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,058 miles
    Test number
    325394201067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,058 miles (+5,142)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,058 miles
    Test number
    119914101492
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail21,916 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,916 miles
    Test number
    573214700083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  23. Pass21,916 miles (+10,645)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,916 miles
    Test number
    850154600070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,271 miles
    Test number
    732897868002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RK05 UOY

When is the MOT due on RK05 UOY?
The MOT on RK05 UOY expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RK05 UOY done?
RK05 UOY was recorded at 148,001 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 8,118 miles a year.
Has RK05 UOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RK05 UOY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on RK05 UOY 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 RK05 UOY find?
RK05 UOY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear wheel arch corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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