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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T38 RMDMOT history

T38 RMD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
98,963 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 RMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 RMD was last recorded at 98,963 miles on 16 May 2026, 6,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,903 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,060 miles
Average per year
3,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,963 miles
  • 2025 – 92,903 miles
  • 2024 – 86,518 miles
  • 2023 – 79,817 miles
  • 2022 – 77,067 miles
  • 2021 – 75,385 miles
  • 2020 – 74,097 miles
  • 2019 – 71,573 miles
  • 2018 – 68,372 miles
  • 2017 – 65,561 miles
  • 2016 – 63,018 miles
  • 2015 – 59,708 miles
  • 2014 – 55,652 miles
  • 2013 – 52,301 miles
  • 2012 – 47,804 miles
  • 2011 – 44,599 miles
  • 2010 – 41,594 miles
  • 2009 – 38,778 miles
  • 2008 – 35,429 miles
  • 2007 – 31,842 miles
  • 2006 – 29,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,963 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil over filled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear parking brake low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,963 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,963 miles
    Test number
    806603744161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    508821219637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,900 miles (+6,382)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    865772800205
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  4. Pass86,518 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    964902605823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,817 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    878062893461
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil over filled (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake low
  6. Fail79,804 miles (+2,737)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,804 miles
    Test number
    460163074113
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil over filled (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake low
  7. Pass77,067 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,067 miles
    Test number
    233343706111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,385 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,385 miles
    Test number
    506521626771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,097 miles
    Test number
    625781361111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail74,097 miles (+2,524)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,097 miles
    Test number
    927067587991
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass71,573 miles (+3,201)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,573 miles
    Test number
    622988517949
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass68,372 miles (+2,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,372 miles
    Test number
    202607570403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass65,561 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    309657224879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,018 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,018 miles
    Test number
    488552986119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,708 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,708 miles
    Test number
    179669355023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,652 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,652 miles
    Test number
    138347254049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,651 miles (+3,350)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    415915054019
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Fail52,301 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,301 miles
    Test number
    376606453086
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass52,301 miles (+4,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,301 miles
    Test number
    987476553002
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass47,804 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    817839552099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,599 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,599 miles
    Test number
    226410461017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,598 miles (+3,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,598 miles
    Test number
    369689851063
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass41,594 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,594 miles
    Test number
    524730660090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,778 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,778 miles
    Test number
    760871569094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,429 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,429 miles
    Test number
    913666758065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,842 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,842 miles
    Test number
    573377357030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,121 miles
    Test number
    520729456046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 RMD

Does T38 RMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 RMD is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T38 RMD?
The MOT on T38 RMD is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T38 RMD done?
T38 RMD was recorded at 98,963 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 3,456 miles a year.
Has T38 RMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 RMD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T38 RMD 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 T38 RMD find?
T38 RMD passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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