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BMW 3 Series

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

T26 RPSMOT history

T26 RPS is a yellow petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2024
Mileage
124,560 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 RPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2024
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 RPS was last recorded at 124,560 miles on 31 May 2023, 302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,258 miles · 22 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
302 miles
Average per year
4,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,560 miles
  • 2020 – 124,258 miles
  • 2016 – 115,756 miles
  • 2015 – 106,403 miles
  • 2014 – 89,289 miles
  • 2013 – 89,288 miles
  • 2012 – 76,099 miles
  • 2011 – 68,605 miles
  • 2010 – 63,085 miles
  • 2009 – 58,878 miles
  • 2008 – 54,657 miles
  • 2007 – 52,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,560 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    241956035915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,258 miles (+8,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    104190150483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,756 miles (+9,353)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,756 miles
    Test number
    863629726685
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has locked differential.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  4. Pass106,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,403 miles
    Test number
    895676153886
    • AdvisoryDiscs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront to rear and rear brake pipes corroded and greased

  5. Fail106,387 miles (+17,098)9 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    618616066264
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass89,289 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,289 miles
    Test number
    525923724065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOuter rear exhaust cover rusting

  7. Fail89,288 miles (+13,189)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,288 miles
    Test number
    855944053320
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOuter rear exhaust cover rusting

  8. Pass76,099 miles (+1,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,099 miles
    Test number
    156870712261
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass74,211 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    377262642096
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir bag light on

  10. Fail74,211 miles (+5,606)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    255872642009
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir bag light on

  11. Pass68,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,605 miles
    Test number
    299313941045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,605 miles (+5,520)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,605 miles
    Test number
    556176931016
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass63,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,085 miles
    Test number
    722337030058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,085 miles (+4,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,085 miles
    Test number
    631187330042
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Fail58,878 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    874580929082
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  16. Pass58,878 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    942560129099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,657 miles (+2,617)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,657 miles
    Test number
    770862348094
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteCondition of exhaust
    • NoteN/s outer door handle condition
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perishing

  18. Pass52,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,040 miles
    Test number
    711444337046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 RPS

Does T26 RPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 RPS expired on 30 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 RPS?
The MOT on T26 RPS expired on 30 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 RPS done?
T26 RPS was recorded at 124,560 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023, an average of 4,444 miles a year.
Has T26 RPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 RPS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on T26 RPS 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 T26 RPS find?
T26 RPS passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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