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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

T3 RFEMOT history

T3 RFE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,437 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 RFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 RFE was last recorded at 133,437 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 4,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,083 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,354 miles
Average per year
5,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,437 miles
  • 2025 – 129,083 miles
  • 2024 – 125,699 miles
  • 2023 – 115,896 miles
  • 2022 – 115,826 miles
  • 2021 – 114,875 miles
  • 2018 – 113,845 miles
  • 2017 – 112,292 miles
  • 2016 – 109,974 miles
  • 2015 – 105,565 miles
  • 2014 – 100,091 miles
  • 2013 – 93,025 miles
  • 2012 – 88,860 miles
  • 2011 – 75,848 miles
  • 2010 – 63,906 miles
  • 2009 – 47,866 miles
  • 2008 – 31,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,437 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,437 miles
    Test number
    476612439549
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

  2. Fail133,437 miles (+4,354)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,437 miles
    Test number
    527230503003
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

  3. Pass129,083 miles (+3,384)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,083 miles
    Test number
    700034195102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,699 miles (+9,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,699 miles
    Test number
    398141618757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass115,896 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,896 miles
    Test number
    772310703002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,826 miles (+951)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,826 miles
    Test number
    278035320587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,875 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,875 miles
    Test number
    364680904330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail114,875 miles (+1,030)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,875 miles
    Test number
    970775233782
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,845 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,845 miles
    Test number
    909458157297
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing but not considered excessive (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  10. Fail113,843 miles (+1,551)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,843 miles
    Test number
    105934162928
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing but not considered excessive (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  11. Pass112,292 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,292 miles
    Test number
    465681616773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,256 miles (+2,282)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,256 miles
    Test number
    964110984741
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass109,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    376522134445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted

  14. Fail109,974 miles (+4,409)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    377297435647
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted

  15. Pass105,565 miles (+5,474)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,565 miles
    Test number
    399161315277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass100,091 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,091 miles
    Test number
    867521714229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail99,972 miles (+6,947)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    728264904297
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    459749793108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail93,025 miles (+4,165)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    609599293174
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass88,860 miles (+13,012)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,860 miles
    Test number
    925834712256
    • AdvisoryFront 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

  21. Pass75,848 miles (+11,942)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,848 miles
    Test number
    609834621119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,906 miles (+16,040)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,906 miles
    Test number
    744554120170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,866 miles (+16,333)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    521475509149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    251723428482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 RFE

Does T3 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 RFE is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 RFE?
The MOT on T3 RFE is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 RFE done?
T3 RFE was recorded at 133,437 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,677 miles a year.
Has T3 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 RFE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 RFE 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 T3 RFE find?
T3 RFE passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge.

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