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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

RPM 145MOT history

RPM 145 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

RPM 145 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,146 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RPM 145
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RPM 145 was last recorded at 86,146 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,457 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
689 miles
Average per year
2,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,146 miles
  • 2025 – 85,457 miles
  • 2023 – 84,683 miles
  • 2022 – 84,188 miles
  • 2021 – 83,557 miles
  • 2020 – 82,948 miles
  • 2015 – 77,475 miles
  • 2014 – 73,780 miles
  • 2013 – 69,507 miles
  • 2012 – 64,525 miles
  • 2011 – 59,683 miles
  • 2010 – 54,409 miles
  • 2009 – 49,350 miles
  • 2008 – 45,634 miles
  • 2007 – 40,836 miles
  • 2006 – 35,233 miles
  • 2005 – 28,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,146 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,146 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,146 miles
    Test number
    214725779509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    386513429685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,457 miles (+774)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    552611010995
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass84,683 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,683 miles
    Test number
    487884821301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,188 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    495303163349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,557 miles
    Test number
    265209716138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,557 miles (+609)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,557 miles
    Test number
    702862396869
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass82,948 miles (+5,473)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    567647108563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,475 miles (+3,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    287461742850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass73,780 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    817082924364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,776 miles (+4,269)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,776 miles
    Test number
    418156014460
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteLow brake pad or low level brake fluid light on dashboard brake pads seem o.k
  12. Pass69,507 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,507 miles
    Test number
    877644623320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,525 miles
    Test number
    879008532343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,525 miles (+4,842)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,525 miles
    Test number
    675793832347
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass59,683 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,683 miles
    Test number
    128866121322
    • NoteStrong advise rear brake discs worn got tramline effect on discs need replacing.
  16. Fail59,681 miles (+5,272)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,681 miles
    Test number
    709332421393
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStrong advise rear brake discs worn got tramline effect on discs need replacing.
  17. Pass54,409 miles (+5,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,409 miles
    Test number
    710939920387
    • NoteFront brake discs scored and lipped need replacing !
  18. Pass49,350 miles (+3,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,350 miles
    Test number
    572006539324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass45,634 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,634 miles
    Test number
    850317638386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,836 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,836 miles
    Test number
    221067027355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,233 miles
    Test number
    434376526462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,233 miles (+6,442)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,233 miles
    Test number
    413915826430
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass28,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    28,791 miles
    Test number
    672158625367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RPM 145

What vehicle is registration RPM 145 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RPM 145 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 1998. 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 RPM 145 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RPM 145 is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on RPM 145?
The MOT on RPM 145 is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RPM 145 done?
RPM 145 was recorded at 86,146 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,813 miles a year.
Has RPM 145 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RPM 145 has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on RPM 145 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 RPM 145 find?
RPM 145 passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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