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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T39 RPCMOT history

T39 RPC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2023
Mileage
139,751 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T39 RPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T39 RPC was last recorded at 139,751 miles on 2 Apr 2022, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,591 miles · 2 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
3,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,751 miles
  • 2021 – 139,591 miles
  • 2019 – 130,596 miles
  • 2014 – 124,457 miles
  • 2013 – 119,022 miles
  • 2012 – 115,307 miles
  • 2011 – 111,429 miles
  • 2010 – 106,142 miles
  • 2009 – 100,182 miles
  • 2008 – 90,249 miles
  • 2007 – 84,742 miles
  • 2006 – 78,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,751 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,751 miles
    Test number
    766721447165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail139,751 miles (+160)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,751 miles
    Test number
    898174570650
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass139,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,591 miles
    Test number
    161787067869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail139,591 miles (+8,995)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,591 miles
    Test number
    339116862814
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,596 miles
    Test number
    246061432965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail130,596 miles (+6,139)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,596 miles
    Test number
    846013770004
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,457 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    124,457 miles
    Test number
    747394494203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,022 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,022 miles
    Test number
    227493753206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,307 miles (+3,878)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,307 miles
    Test number
    309615832201
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes starting to split
    • NoteNs door trim slightly damaged
    • NoteOsr tyre on the legal limit of 1.6 mm and also has a nail in the tread
    • NoteRear brake hose ferruels corroded
    • NoteUnable to open boot

  10. Pass111,429 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    745269421280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,142 miles9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    106,142 miles
    Test number
    722971320287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBrake pad waring light on dash.
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn.
    • NoteN/s/f fog not working.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Fail106,142 miles (+5,960)4 failures9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,142 miles
    Test number
    113501420207
    • FailureFront 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBrake pad waring light on dash.
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn.
    • NoteN/s/f fog not working.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass100,182 miles (+2)5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    540680249121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount corroded
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteNsf and osf lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing
    • NoteNsf seat belt slow to retract/not retracting fully
    • NoteRear brake balance poor
    • NoteRear brake hoses collars corroding
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack track arms joints

  14. Fail100,180 miles (+9,931)2 dangerous4 failures1 repaired5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,180 miles
    Test number
    191058439172
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount corroded
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteNoise from nsr wheel bearing?recommend attention
    • NoteNsf and osf lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing
    • NoteNsf seat belt slow to retract/not retracting fully
    • NoteRear brake hoses collars corroding
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack track arms joints

  15. Fail90,249 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    602451068062
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass90,249 miles (+5,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    641411268065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass84,742 miles (+6,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    711017307111
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges

  18. Pass78,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    971608696097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T39 RPC

Does T39 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T39 RPC expired on 1 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T39 RPC?
The MOT on T39 RPC expired on 1 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T39 RPC done?
T39 RPC was recorded at 139,751 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2022, an average of 3,820 miles a year.
Has T39 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T39 RPC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T39 RPC 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 T39 RPC find?
T39 RPC passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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