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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T309 RPCMOT history

T309 RPC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2022
Mileage
148,270 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T309 RPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T309 RPC was last recorded at 148,270 miles on 30 Dec 2021, 1,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2011: 105,619 miles, lower than 105,689 miles on 2 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,420 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,850 miles
Average per year
6,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 148,270 miles
  • 2020 – 146,420 miles
  • 2019 – 144,896 miles
  • 2018 – 143,307 miles
  • 2017 – 141,609 miles
  • 2016 – 139,722 miles
  • 2015 – 135,699 miles
  • 2014 – 132,156 miles
  • 2013 – 125,410 miles
  • 2012 – 115,409 miles
  • 2011 – 105,619 miles
  • 2010 – 95,662 miles
  • 2009 – 86,089 miles
  • 2008 – 74,543 miles
  • 2007 – 64,116 miles
  • 2006 – 45,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,270 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,270 miles (+1,850)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,270 miles
    Test number
    232209741282
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass146,420 miles (+1,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,420 miles
    Test number
    492394140866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,896 miles
    Test number
    330040747428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,896 miles (+1,589)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,896 miles
    Test number
    856956798708
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass143,307 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,307 miles
    Test number
    308148031916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,609 miles
    Test number
    828056636442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,609 miles (+1,887)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,609 miles
    Test number
    674067161497
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass139,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,722 miles
    Test number
    603854754471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,722 miles (+4,023)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,722 miles
    Test number
    321689797152
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass135,699 miles (+3,543)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,699 miles
    Test number
    614509048201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass132,156 miles (+6,746)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    132,156 miles
    Test number
    359788714390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,410 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    125,410 miles
    Test number
    278263603317
    • NoteCentre stop light inop

  13. Fail125,410 miles (+10,001)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,410 miles
    Test number
    799413303304
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre stop light inop

  14. Pass115,409 miles (+9,790)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,409 miles
    Test number
    125538592253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,619 miles (-70)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,619 miles
    Test number
    928587101315
    • NoteOffside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

  16. Fail105,689 miles (+10,027)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,689 miles
    Test number
    466816001464
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

  17. Pass95,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    592410000348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,646 miles (+9,557)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,646 miles
    Test number
    433560500435
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass86,089 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    86,089 miles
    Test number
    192742309384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,072 miles (+11,529)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,072 miles
    Test number
    562591909372
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  21. Fail74,543 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,543 miles
    Test number
    512263808339
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass74,543 miles (+10,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,543 miles
    Test number
    972693308308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass64,116 miles (+8,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,116 miles
    Test number
    823819207321
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass55,701 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,701 miles
    Test number
    113526707035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail55,660 miles (+10,096)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    150285707441
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass45,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,564 miles
    Test number
    803040316001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T309 RPC

Does T309 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T309 RPC expired on 29 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T309 RPC?
The MOT on T309 RPC expired on 29 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T309 RPC done?
T309 RPC was recorded at 148,270 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2021, an average of 6,431 miles a year.
Has T309 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T309 RPC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T309 RPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T309 RPC find?
T309 RPC passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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