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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T138 RMDMOT history

T138 RMD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 154,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,442 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 RMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 RMD was last recorded at 154,442 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,427 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,015 miles
Average per year
4,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,442 miles
  • 2025 – 153,427 miles
  • 2024 – 152,431 miles
  • 2023 – 151,186 miles
  • 2022 – 149,880 miles
  • 2021 – 147,363 miles
  • 2020 – 144,252 miles
  • 2019 – 139,269 miles
  • 2018 – 133,144 miles
  • 2017 – 129,056 miles
  • 2016 – 127,144 miles
  • 2015 – 125,428 miles
  • 2014 – 121,292 miles
  • 2013 – 113,481 miles
  • 2012 – 106,081 miles
  • 2011 – 98,637 miles
  • 2010 – 92,086 miles
  • 2008 – 80,821 miles
  • 2007 – 73,732 miles
  • 2006 – 66,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,442 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at union

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,442 miles (+1,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,442 miles
    Test number
    867244197679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,427 miles (+996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,427 miles
    Test number
    394993310346
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on inner edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hand brake effort lower n/s/r
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,431 miles (+1,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,431 miles
    Test number
    750269487008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort lower that offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,186 miles (+1,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,186 miles
    Test number
    420809744561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass149,880 miles (+65)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,880 miles
    Test number
    732019863647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at union (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort lower than o/s
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail149,815 miles (+2,452)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,815 miles
    Test number
    274945268414
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at union (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort lower than o/s
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass147,363 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,363 miles
    Test number
    282686524933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,326 miles (+3,074)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,326 miles
    Test number
    773456684844
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass144,252 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,252 miles
    Test number
    449323901133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,269 miles
    Test number
    310952668899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail139,269 miles (+6,125)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,269 miles
    Test number
    178688384443
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass133,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,144 miles
    Test number
    323313836976
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre 3mm
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering rack drumstick

  13. Fail133,144 miles (+4,088)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,144 miles
    Test number
    638107642524
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront washers need adjusting
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split

  14. Pass129,056 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,056 miles
    Test number
    608433842156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,972 miles (+1,828)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,972 miles
    Test number
    614180010340
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass127,144 miles (+1,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,144 miles
    Test number
    410629214951
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock rusty and damp
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low

  17. Pass125,428 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    125,428 miles
    Test number
    899899900807
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers deteriorated and slight dampness
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underbody and chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside front flooring holed outside of area

  18. Fail125,428 miles (+4,136)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,428 miles
    Test number
    551286431463
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers deteriorated and slight dampness
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underbody and chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel rim buckled and on limits
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front flooring holed outside of area
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low

  19. Pass121,292 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,292 miles
    Test number
    165191734214
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

  20. Fail121,292 miles (+7,811)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,292 miles
    Test number
    286880134211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/r 1 of 2 sides lights not working
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on limit

  21. Pass113,481 miles (+7,400)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,481 miles
    Test number
    898828913220
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel rim slightly damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre very low

  22. Pass106,081 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,081 miles
    Test number
    336404812423
    • NoteBOTH FRONT ANIT ROLL BAR LINKS LOWER BUSHES POOR CONDITION
    • NoteFRONT PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteN/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER RAM CORRODED
    • NoteO/S/F BRAKE HOSE PERISHED
    • NoteO/S/R SHOCK ABSOBER RAM CORRODED

  23. Fail106,081 miles (+7,444)2 dangerous3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,081 miles
    Test number
    707324112245
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT ANIT ROLL BAR LINKS LOWER BUSHES POOR CONDITION
    • NoteFRONT PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteN/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER RAM CORRODED
    • NoteO/S/F BRAKE HOSE PERISHED
    • NoteO/S/R SHOCK ABSOBER RAM CORRODED

  24. Pass98,637 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,637 miles
    Test number
    406451931276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perished
    • NoteCorroision to o/s/r shock absorber shaft
    • NoteFront brake discs warn
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar link lower bush starting to pull
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link lower bush staring to pull
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped

  25. Fail98,637 miles (+6,551)3 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,637 miles
    Test number
    327851431499
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perished
    • NoteCorroision to o/s/r shock absorber shaft
    • NoteFront brake discs warn
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar link lower bush starting to pull
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link lower bush staring to pull
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped

  26. Pass92,086 miles (+1)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,086 miles
    Test number
    570231630218
    • NoteBoth lower ball joints have play n/s on limit
    • NoteFlexi brake hoses perished
    • NoteFront discs well worn
    • NoteFront roll bar end links bushes poor condition
    • NoteN/s/f shock damp on limit
    • NoteRear shock cases well corroded
    • NoteSome corrosion on front metal brake pipes

  27. Fail92,085 miles (+11,264)1 dangerous5 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    893429520262
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth lower ball joints have play n/s on limit
    • NoteFlexi brake hoses perished
    • NoteFront discs well worn
    • NoteFront roll bar end links bushes poor condition
    • NoteN/s/f shock damp on limit
    • NoteN/s/r sidelight dim (one bulb out)
    • NoteRear shock cases well corroded
    • NoteSome corrosion on front metal brake pipes

  28. Pass80,821 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    963991158377
    • NoteO/s/f flexi has signs of rubbing but not rubbing at time of test

  29. Fail80,821 miles (+7,089)1 dangerous4 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    461147448425
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f flexi has signs of rubbing but not rubbing at time of test
    • NoteOne of two side light bulbs not working on o/s/r

  30. Pass73,732 miles (+7,330)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,732 miles
    Test number
    903082257354
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteFront discs have a wear lip
    • NoteRear discs have a wear lip
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f anti-rollbar end links starting to split out
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe on limit

  31. Pass66,402 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    66,402 miles
    Test number
    434730646407
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and on limits
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  32. Fail66,402 miles2 repaired8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,402 miles
    Test number
    490760146418
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and on limits
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

Questions about T138 RMD

Does T138 RMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T138 RMD is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T138 RMD?
The MOT on T138 RMD is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T138 RMD done?
T138 RMD was recorded at 154,442 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 4,474 miles a year.
Has T138 RMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 RMD has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T138 RMD 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 T138 RMD find?
T138 RMD passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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