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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T17 RCYMOT history

T17 RCY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,090 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T17 RCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T17 RCY was last recorded at 77,090 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,814 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,276 miles
Average per year
3,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,090 miles
  • 2025 – 75,814 miles
  • 2024 – 74,812 miles
  • 2023 – 73,483 miles
  • 2022 – 71,193 miles
  • 2021 – 68,612 miles
  • 2020 – 67,315 miles
  • 2019 – 64,827 miles
  • 2018 – 60,626 miles
  • 2017 – 57,570 miles
  • 2016 – 54,707 miles
  • 2015 – 41,704 miles
  • 2014 – 36,340 miles
  • 2013 – 29,088 miles
  • 2012 – 24,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,090 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,090 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,090 miles
    Test number
    711696009137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass75,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,814 miles
    Test number
    986681973771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail75,814 miles (+1,002)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,814 miles
    Test number
    644427648034
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass74,812 miles (+1,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,812 miles
    Test number
    568006120237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass73,483 miles (+2,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,483 miles
    Test number
    444726747175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges, 225/45/17 rf

  6. Pass71,193 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    839973594043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,612 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,612 miles
    Test number
    124590592489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,315 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    865900965536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,827 miles (+4,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,827 miles
    Test number
    939195523309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,626 miles (+3,056)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    275262168661
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    974609512935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,570 miles (+2,863)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    405716046595
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass54,707 miles (+13,003)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,707 miles
    Test number
    328204691890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,704 miles
    Test number
    694274120355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail41,704 miles (+5,364)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,704 miles
    Test number
    713182459101
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass36,340 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    496154224302
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads approx 60% worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

  17. Fail36,340 miles (+7,252)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    458944824310
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads approx 60% worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

  18. Fail29,088 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,088 miles
    Test number
    789889003318
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  19. Pass29,088 miles (+4,566)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,088 miles
    Test number
    926439003321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass24,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,522 miles
    Test number
    685651032398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T17 RCY

Does T17 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T17 RCY is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T17 RCY?
The MOT on T17 RCY is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T17 RCY done?
T17 RCY was recorded at 77,090 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,831 miles a year.
Has T17 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T17 RCY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T17 RCY 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 T17 RCY find?
T17 RCY passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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