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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T371 RTEMOT history

T371 RTE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
102,189 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T371 RTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T371 RTE was last recorded at 102,189 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 4,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,113 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,076 miles
Average per year
2,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,189 miles
  • 2025 – 98,113 miles
  • 2024 – 96,129 miles
  • 2023 – 93,238 miles
  • 2022 – 92,962 miles
  • 2020 – 87,894 miles
  • 2019 – 83,012 miles
  • 2018 – 79,055 miles
  • 2017 – 74,388 miles
  • 2016 – 70,676 miles
  • 2015 – 67,481 miles
  • 2014 – 66,085 miles
  • 2013 – 62,232 miles
  • 2012 – 53,318 miles
  • 2006 – 47,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,189 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,189 miles (+4,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    102,189 miles
    Test number
    329420223418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass98,113 miles (+1,984)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    580534389704
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF / OSF (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass96,129 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,129 miles
    Test number
    667752855058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,238 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,238 miles
    Test number
    576378588692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,962 miles (+44)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    398934097592
    • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Fail92,918 miles (+5,024)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,918 miles
    Test number
    432433227437
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front bump stops perished
  7. Pass87,894 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,894 miles
    Test number
    588306144580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,012 miles (+3,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,012 miles
    Test number
    870477423211
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  9. Pass79,055 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,055 miles
    Test number
    345816648481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,388 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,388 miles
    Test number
    603494785239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,676 miles (+3,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,676 miles
    Test number
    692792704815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass67,481 miles (+1,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,481 miles
    Test number
    275834985043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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. Pass66,085 miles (+3,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    505940694095
    • 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)
  14. Pass62,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    158661683000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,232 miles (+8,914)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    108351583415
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass53,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    876742382090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,318 miles (+5,473)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    535772582099
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass47,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,845 miles
    Test number
    300704786155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T371 RTE

Does T371 RTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T371 RTE is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T371 RTE?
The MOT on T371 RTE is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T371 RTE done?
T371 RTE was recorded at 102,189 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,705 miles a year.
Has T371 RTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T371 RTE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T371 RTE 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 T371 RTE find?
T371 RTE passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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