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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T154 RKBMOT history

T154 RKB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2022
Mileage
141,783 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T154 RKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T154 RKB was last recorded at 141,783 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2019: 120,075 miles, lower than 121,016 miles on 26 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,300 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
5,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,783 miles
  • 2021 – 134,532 miles
  • 2020 – 128,242 miles
  • 2019 – 120,075 miles
  • 2018 – 116,071 miles
  • 2017 – 109,569 miles
  • 2016 – 104,265 miles
  • 2015 – 101,707 miles
  • 2014 – 98,650 miles
  • 2013 – 95,259 miles
  • 2012 – 92,451 miles
  • 2011 – 88,932 miles
  • 2010 – 74,411 miles
  • 2009 – 68,514 miles
  • 2008 – 59,931 miles
  • 2006 – 49,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,783 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,783 miles (+483)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,783 miles
    Test number
    715739528256
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail141,300 miles (+6,768)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,300 miles
    Test number
    795947126938
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 10kg (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass134,532 miles (+6,290)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,532 miles
    Test number
    383138456089
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass128,242 miles (+8,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,242 miles
    Test number
    824075044086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass120,075 miles (-941)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,075 miles
    Test number
    779557028486
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail121,016 miles (+4,945)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,016 miles
    Test number
    161231938318
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass116,071 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    243642209060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  8. Fail116,071 miles (+6,502)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    190413700496
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass109,569 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,569 miles
    Test number
    896180425294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  10. Fail109,548 miles (+5,283)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,548 miles
    Test number
    672323037380
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass104,265 miles (+2,558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,265 miles
    Test number
    604201041749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass101,707 miles (+3,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,707 miles
    Test number
    908815905197
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass98,650 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,650 miles
    Test number
    877374304157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,259 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,259 miles
    Test number
    165843163096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,451 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,451 miles
    Test number
    915664442191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,932 miles (+14,521)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,932 miles
    Test number
    215744981076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,411 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,411 miles
    Test number
    812972060092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,514 miles
    Test number
    174337479447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,514 miles (+8,583)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,514 miles
    Test number
    454896179074
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass59,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,931 miles
    Test number
    794658978081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,931 miles (+10,137)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,931 miles
    Test number
    363451578039
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    864332336378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T154 RKB

Does T154 RKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T154 RKB expired on 9 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T154 RKB?
The MOT on T154 RKB expired on 9 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T154 RKB done?
T154 RKB was recorded at 141,783 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 5,989 miles a year.
Has T154 RKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T154 RKB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T154 RKB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T154 RKB find?
T154 RKB failed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 15 more.

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