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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T260 RKCMOT history

T260 RKC is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
176,092 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T260 RKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T260 RKC was last recorded at 176,092 miles on 15 May 2024, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,941 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
6,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,092 miles
  • 2022 – 175,941 miles
  • 2020 – 174,044 miles
  • 2019 – 173,707 miles
  • 2017 – 172,710 miles
  • 2016 – 172,606 miles
  • 2015 – 117,572 miles
  • 2014 – 112,747 miles
  • 2013 – 107,781 miles
  • 2012 – 104,974 miles
  • 2011 – 99,481 miles
  • 2010 – 91,739 miles
  • 2009 – 85,585 miles
  • 2008 – 78,658 miles
  • 2007 – 70,252 miles
  • 2006 – 62,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,092 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,092 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    176,092 miles
    Test number
    694005379896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail176,092 miles (+151)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,092 miles
    Test number
    326399980247
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass175,941 miles (+1,897)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    175,941 miles
    Test number
    746224477593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryX2 sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass174,044 miles (+337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    174,044 miles
    Test number
    327139546909
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass173,707 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    173,707 miles
    Test number
    614523422935
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail173,707 miles (+997)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,707 miles
    Test number
    478021652560
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass172,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    172,710 miles
    Test number
    486492520220
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Fail172,710 miles (+104)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,710 miles
    Test number
    511017301801
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass172,606 miles (+55,034)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    172,606 miles
    Test number
    695934842907
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass117,572 miles (+4,825)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,572 miles
    Test number
    595953585099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass112,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,747 miles
    Test number
    368338554096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail112,747 miles (+4,966)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,747 miles
    Test number
    957807854058
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass107,781 miles (+2,807)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,781 miles
    Test number
    489853673001
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake lines slight corroded

  14. Pass104,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,974 miles
    Test number
    416913182067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,974 miles (+5,493)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,974 miles
    Test number
    835412782066
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass99,481 miles (+7,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,481 miles
    Test number
    537548501196
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass91,739 miles (+6,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,739 miles
    Test number
    220666600189
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass85,585 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    411693499040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,658 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    564819608160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,252 miles (+7,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,252 miles
    Test number
    953367217124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,425 miles
    Test number
    811203196065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T260 RKC

Does T260 RKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T260 RKC expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T260 RKC?
The MOT on T260 RKC expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T260 RKC done?
T260 RKC was recorded at 176,092 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 6,274 miles a year.
Has T260 RKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T260 RKC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T260 RKC 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 T260 RKC find?
T260 RKC passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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