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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

T2 RCUMOT history

T2 RCU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,875 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 RCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 RCU was last recorded at 144,875 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 7,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,229 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,646 miles
Average per year
7,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,875 miles
  • 2025 – 137,229 miles
  • 2024 – 134,379 miles
  • 2023 – 127,623 miles
  • 2022 – 120,221 miles
  • 2021 – 115,895 miles
  • 2019 – 110,798 miles
  • 2018 – 104,954 miles
  • 2017 – 92,056 miles
  • 2016 – 79,163 miles
  • 2015 – 64,041 miles
  • 2014 – 52,695 miles
  • 2013 – 41,523 miles
  • 2012 – 34,565 miles
  • 2010 – 26,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,875 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOver all corrasion under the car

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,875 miles
    Test number
    852834839217
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOver all corrasion under the car

  2. Fail144,872 miles (+7,643)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,872 miles
    Test number
    162841151252
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOver all corrasion under the car

  3. Pass137,229 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,229 miles
    Test number
    658517733843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,379 miles (+6,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,379 miles
    Test number
    841815960354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass127,623 miles (+7,402)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,623 miles
    Test number
    117814068880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,221 miles (+4,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,221 miles
    Test number
    951762034597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,895 miles (+2,200)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,895 miles
    Test number
    194593107331
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIn the boot battery compartment evidence of water leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel filler cap outer lid defective

  8. Pass113,695 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,695 miles
    Test number
    779822615463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,798 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,798 miles
    Test number
    897639481227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail110,798 miles (+5,844)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,798 miles
    Test number
    938244576776
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged /cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,954 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,954 miles
    Test number
    609189743766
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced damp inside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Fail104,954 miles (+12,898)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,954 miles
    Test number
    547112639385
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced damp inside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Pass92,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,056 miles
    Test number
    260319663882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose bush lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail92,056 miles (+12,893)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,056 miles
    Test number
    891865453359
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose bush lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass79,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,163 miles
    Test number
    830550615559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,163 miles (+15,122)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,163 miles
    Test number
    888926714537
    • FailureOffside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass64,041 miles (+11,346)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,041 miles
    Test number
    838660975015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass52,695 miles (+11,172)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,695 miles
    Test number
    918683384028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,523 miles (+6,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,523 miles
    Test number
    149643203044
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass34,565 miles (+8,087)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    517813822027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,478 miles
    Test number
    504011950386
    • 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)

Questions about T2 RCU

Does T2 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 RCU is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 RCU?
The MOT on T2 RCU is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 RCU done?
T2 RCU was recorded at 144,875 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 7,588 miles a year.
Has T2 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 RCU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T2 RCU 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 T2 RCU find?
T2 RCU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; over all corrasion under the car.

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