
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T15 RNBMOT history
T15 RNB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 103,406 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 103,406 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,755 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T15 RNB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T15 RNB was last recorded at 103,406 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,406 miles · 25 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,755 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,406 miles
- 2024 – 98,800 miles
- 2023 – 94,865 miles
- 2022 – 88,103 miles
- 2021 – 81,652 miles
- 2020 – 80,640 miles
- 2019 – 78,314 miles
- 2018 – 77,971 miles
- 2017 – 77,832 miles
- 2016 – 77,628 miles
- 2015 – 76,905 miles
- 2014 – 76,364 miles
- 2013 – 75,935 miles
- 2012 – 74,175 miles
- 2011 – 71,764 miles
- 2010 – 68,813 miles
- 2009 – 65,612 miles
- 2008 – 61,735 miles
- 2007 – 57,957 miles
- 2006 – 51,298 miles
- 2005 – 48,328 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2015
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
33 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,406 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 103,406 miles
- Test number
- 601098826259
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,406 miles (+4,606)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,406 miles
- Test number
- 544139402136
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (MARKED YELLOW) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,800 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 98,800 miles
- Test number
- 148475429341
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SADDLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SADDLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail98,800 miles (+3,935)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,800 miles
- Test number
- 443377890135
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SADDLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SADDLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 94,865 miles
- Test number
- 765217971801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,865 miles (+6,762)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,865 miles
- Test number
- 940225324843
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass88,103 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 88,103 miles
- Test number
- 991194239869
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail88,101 miles (+6,449)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,101 miles
- Test number
- 995721226687
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 81,652 miles
- Test number
- 741648993535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,652 miles (+1,012)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,652 miles
- Test number
- 485381583025
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,640 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 80,640 miles
- Test number
- 895243999084
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail80,640 miles (+2,326)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,640 miles
- Test number
- 432931125716
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,314 miles (+343)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 78,314 miles
- Test number
- 835457799135
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,971 miles (+139)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 77,971 miles
- Test number
- 532732275615
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,832 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 77,832 miles
- Test number
- 922764701747
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail77,832 miles (+204)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,832 miles
- Test number
- 761943480604
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass77,628 miles (+723)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 77,628 miles
- Test number
- 196907467214
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking
Pass76,905 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 76,905 miles
- Test number
- 654859137422
- AdvisoryFront both tyres starting to perish and crack
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail76,905 miles (+541)1 failure13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,905 miles
- Test number
- 690933963251
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront both tyres starting to perish and crack
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass76,364 miles (+429)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 76,364 miles
- Test number
- 325649934315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,935 miles (+1,760)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 75,935 miles
- Test number
- 297778633343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBrake pipes covered in greasse
Pass74,175 miles (+2,411)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 74,175 miles
- Test number
- 677286942331
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,764 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 71,764 miles
- Test number
- 488391341317
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail71,761 miles (+2,948)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,761 miles
- Test number
- 769991341373
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass68,813 miles (+118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 68,813 miles
- Test number
- 311077440346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail68,695 miles (+3,083)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,695 miles
- Test number
- 490574340341
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass65,612 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 65,612 miles
- Test number
- 173522649353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail65,609 miles (+3,874)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,609 miles
- Test number
- 343371449341
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail61,735 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,735 miles
- Test number
- 241523948318
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass61,735 miles (+3,778)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 61,735 miles
- Test number
- 753393148319
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass57,957 miles (+6,659)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 57,957 miles
- Test number
- 471994847368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,298 miles (+2,970)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 51,298 miles
- Test number
- 791802246311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 48,328 miles
- Test number
- 464130345402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T15 RNB
- Does T15 RNB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 RNB is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T15 RNB?
- The MOT on T15 RNB is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T15 RNB done?
- T15 RNB was recorded at 103,406 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,755 miles a year.
- Has T15 RNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T15 RNB has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T15 RNB 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 T15 RNB find?
- T15 RNB passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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