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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T42 RKCMOT history

T42 RKC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
188,877 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 RKC
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
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 RKC was last recorded at 188,877 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,591 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,286 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,877 miles
  • 2025 – 187,591 miles
  • 2024 – 185,832 miles
  • 2023 – 183,727 miles
  • 2022 – 182,188 miles
  • 2021 – 180,495 miles
  • 2019 – 180,126 miles
  • 2018 – 180,126 miles
  • 2017 – 171,516 miles
  • 2016 – 163,110 miles
  • 2015 – 155,640 miles
  • 2014 – 147,144 miles
  • 2012 – 137,333 miles
  • 2011 – 128,733 miles
  • 2010 – 119,130 miles
  • 2009 – 108,415 miles
  • 2008 – 91,986 miles
  • 2007 – 85,304 miles
  • 2006 – 78,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,877 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment / repair

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.

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,877 miles (+1,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    188,877 miles
    Test number
    149236890347
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment / repair

  2. Pass187,591 miles (+1,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    187,591 miles
    Test number
    718003429152
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass185,832 miles (+2,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    185,832 miles
    Test number
    541972760791
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel high little reserve travel left

  4. Pass183,727 miles (+1,539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    183,727 miles
    Test number
    519240070833
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass182,188 miles (+1,693)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,188 miles
    Test number
    702866594331
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass180,495 miles (+369)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,495 miles
    Test number
    250333627519
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  7. Pass180,126 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,126 miles
    Test number
    741313699852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail180,126 miles (+8,610)1 dangerous3 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,126 miles
    Test number
    437190840592
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll flexible brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass171,516 miles (+8,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    171,516 miles
    Test number
    709874177422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass163,110 miles (+7,470)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,110 miles
    Test number
    807448970740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisorySlight rust under side

  11. Pass155,640 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    155,640 miles
    Test number
    129554265443
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotating
    • NoteOffside Front Fog Light Not Working
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail155,638 miles (+8,494)5 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,638 miles
    Test number
    215536255035
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotating
    • NoteOffside Front Fog Light Not Working
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass147,144 miles (+9,811)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    147,144 miles
    Test number
    416929654080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,333 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    137,333 miles
    Test number
    488412942369
    • 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)

  15. Fail137,332 miles (+8,599)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,332 miles
    Test number
    958351742310
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExh bracket broken

  16. Pass128,733 miles (+9,603)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    128,733 miles
    Test number
    748752841389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,130 miles (+10,715)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    119,130 miles
    Test number
    991260750324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,415 miles (+13,547)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    108,415 miles
    Test number
    530717539365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,868 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    94,868 miles
    Test number
    173117209470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,986 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,986 miles
    Test number
    582904468060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,801 miles (+6,497)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,801 miles
    Test number
    371136258073
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass85,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    85,304 miles
    Test number
    521895547059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,304 miles (+6,325)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,304 miles
    Test number
    791775947091
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass78,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    78,979 miles
    Test number
    510588036071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,979 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,979 miles
    Test number
    121228836414
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T42 RKC

Does T42 RKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 RKC is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 RKC?
The MOT on T42 RKC is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 RKC done?
T42 RKC was recorded at 188,877 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has T42 RKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 RKC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T42 RKC 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 T42 RKC find?
T42 RKC passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear most bushes; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills, and 1 more.

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