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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

RPO 45MOT history

RPO 45 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 210,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

RPO 45 blue 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 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
210,197 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RPO 45
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RPO 45 was last recorded at 210,197 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
205,306 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,891 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,197 miles
  • 2025 – 205,306 miles
  • 2024 – 201,270 miles
  • 2023 – 196,375 miles
  • 2022 – 191,035 miles
  • 2021 – 186,248 miles
  • 2020 – 182,186 miles
  • 2019 – 177,210 miles
  • 2018 – 172,142 miles
  • 2017 – 166,349 miles
  • 2016 – 160,731 miles
  • 2015 – 155,713 miles
  • 2014 – 149,928 miles
  • 2012 – 143,901 miles
  • 2011 – 136,488 miles
  • 2010 – 128,457 miles
  • 2009 – 117,838 miles
  • 2008 – 109,113 miles
  • 2007 – 91,173 miles
  • 2006 – 80,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,197 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,197 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    210,197 miles
    Test number
    865736893016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass205,306 miles (+4,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    205,306 miles
    Test number
    625991247564
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass201,270 miles (+4,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    201,270 miles
    Test number
    190946550672
    • 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))
  4. Pass196,375 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    196,375 miles
    Test number
    234302457978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass191,035 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    191,035 miles
    Test number
    276428315446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass186,248 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    186,248 miles
    Test number
    610855045471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass182,186 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,186 miles
    Test number
    164715380966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,210 miles (+5,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    177,210 miles
    Test number
    942512547830
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass172,142 miles (+5,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    172,142 miles
    Test number
    135897923955
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass166,349 miles (+5,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    166,349 miles
    Test number
    752041625983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass160,731 miles (+5,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    160,731 miles
    Test number
    435605544130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass155,713 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    155,713 miles
    Test number
    928783805062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,928 miles (+6,027)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    149,928 miles
    Test number
    949404604073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,901 miles (+7,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    143,901 miles
    Test number
    937686162383
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass136,488 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    136,488 miles
    Test number
    807223361310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,457 miles (+10,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    128,457 miles
    Test number
    493705560490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,838 miles (+8,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    117,838 miles
    Test number
    523555669341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass109,113 miles (+8,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    162045568380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass100,815 miles (+9,642)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    100,815 miles
    Test number
    133215808018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,173 miles (+10,230)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    111623317061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    80,943 miles
    Test number
    890597306070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RPO 45

What vehicle is registration RPO 45 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RPO 45 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 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 RPO 45 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RPO 45 is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on RPO 45?
The MOT on RPO 45 is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RPO 45 done?
RPO 45 was recorded at 210,197 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has RPO 45 ever failed its MOT?
No. RPO 45 has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on RPO 45 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 RPO 45 find?
RPO 45 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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