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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T48 RPCMOT history

T48 RPC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
89,224 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 RPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T48 RPC was last recorded at 89,224 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 3,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,629 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,595 miles
Average per year
2,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,224 miles
  • 2025 – 85,629 miles
  • 2024 – 85,501 miles
  • 2020 – 85,220 miles
  • 2019 – 85,017 miles
  • 2018 – 84,757 miles
  • 2017 – 84,600 miles
  • 2016 – 84,238 miles
  • 2015 – 83,729 miles
  • 2014 – 80,307 miles
  • 2013 – 73,810 miles
  • 2012 – 68,536 miles
  • 2010 – 57,369 miles
  • 2009 – 50,103 miles
  • 2008 – 45,201 miles
  • 2007 – 38,163 miles
  • 2006 – 33,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,224 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,224 miles (+3,595)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,224 miles
    Test number
    631905740597
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass85,629 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,629 miles
    Test number
    583594625076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,501 miles (+281)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,501 miles
    Test number
    933167532104
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque , no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque , no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass85,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,220 miles
    Test number
    795055598911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail85,220 miles (+203)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,220 miles
    Test number
    995243803395
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,017 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,017 miles
    Test number
    723157939549
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,017 miles (+260)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,017 miles
    Test number
    917813341595
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,757 miles (+157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,757 miles
    Test number
    610344951555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass84,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    870625656269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,600 miles (+362)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    897557066128
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass84,238 miles (+509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,238 miles
    Test number
    106267512365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass83,729 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,729 miles
    Test number
    999521745191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,307 miles
    Test number
    328459764121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,307 miles (+6,497)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,307 miles
    Test number
    378105364186
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass73,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,810 miles
    Test number
    619545803199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail73,810 miles (+5,274)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,810 miles
    Test number
    608985803111
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass68,536 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    889519282051
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake effort low

  18. Fail68,536 miles (+11,167)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    647297782059
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake effort low

  19. Pass57,369 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,369 miles
    Test number
    741807000348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,103 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    283595509251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,083 miles (+4,882)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    734051909217
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate dirty

  22. Pass45,201 miles (+7,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,201 miles
    Test number
    314245308419
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates condition poor

  23. Pass38,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,163 miles
    Test number
    503408197115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,163 miles (+4,758)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,163 miles
    Test number
    712678497159
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass33,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,405 miles
    Test number
    363055296148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T48 RPC

Does T48 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T48 RPC expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T48 RPC?
The MOT on T48 RPC expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T48 RPC done?
T48 RPC was recorded at 89,224 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,758 miles a year.
Has T48 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 RPC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T48 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 T48 RPC find?
T48 RPC failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on, and 4 more.

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