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BMW K Series

Yellow and Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,200 cc

RTW 838MOT history

RTW 838 is a yellow and black petrol BMW K Series first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 30,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
30,415 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RTW 838
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RTW 838 was last recorded at 30,415 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,408 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,415 miles
  • 2024 – 30,408 miles
  • 2023 – 30,026 miles
  • 2019 – 29,003 miles
  • 2017 – 28,298 miles
  • 2016 – 27,551 miles
  • 2014 – 25,768 miles
  • 2013 – 25,487 miles
  • 2012 – 25,000 miles
  • 2011 – 24,554 miles
  • 2010 – 24,218 miles
  • 2009 – 22,735 miles
  • 2008 – 20,075 miles
  • 2007 – 16,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,415 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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 Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,415 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    30,415 miles
    Test number
    765367001155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass30,408 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    30,408 miles
    Test number
    914620725989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,379 miles (+353)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    602397212756
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass30,026 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    30,026 miles
    Test number
    808795872590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail30,015 miles (+1,012)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    254994652657
    • DangerousFront Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected cable routing problem (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass29,003 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,003 miles
    Test number
    783095887119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,298 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    598479541042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,551 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,551 miles
    Test number
    145881279207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,768 miles (+281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,768 miles
    Test number
    215268764443
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  10. Pass25,487 miles (+487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,487 miles
    Test number
    255188373189
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  11. Pass25,000 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    848155822146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,554 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    179596221116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,218 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,218 miles
    Test number
    593956810121
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  14. Pass24,218 miles (+1,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,218 miles
    Test number
    860326810187
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  15. Pass22,735 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,735 miles
    Test number
    860627209167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,075 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,075 miles
    Test number
    810446518140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,551 miles
    Test number
    572285697023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RTW 838

What vehicle is registration RTW 838 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RTW 838 on a yellow and black petrol BMW K Series first used on 27 Apr 2001. 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 RTW 838 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RTW 838 is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on RTW 838?
The MOT on RTW 838 is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RTW 838 done?
RTW 838 was recorded at 30,415 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 723 miles a year.
Has RTW 838 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RTW 838 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on RTW 838 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 RTW 838 find?
RTW 838 passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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