
BMW Convertible
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,500 cc
T495 RPBMOT history
T495 RPB is a blue petrol BMW Convertible first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,107 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 May 2026
- Mileage
- 156,107 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,874 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T495 RPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Convertible
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 1 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T495 RPB was last recorded at 156,107 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 155,221 miles · 29 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 886 miles
- Average per year
- 5,874 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 156,107 miles
- 2024 – 155,221 miles
- 2023 – 155,018 miles
- 2022 – 154,445 miles
- 2021 – 153,745 miles
- 2020 – 153,254 miles
- 2019 – 151,544 miles
- 2018 – 150,080 miles
- 2017 – 148,820 miles
- 2016 – 147,154 miles
- 2015 – 84,639 miles
- 2014 – 84,617 miles
- 2013 – 83,024 miles
- 2012 – 81,942 miles
- 2011 – 79,208 miles
- 2009 – 69,447 miles
- 2008 – 63,254 miles
- 2007 – 54,950 miles
- 2006 – 46,693 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,107 miles (+886)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2026
- Odometer
- 156,107 miles
- Test number
- 883310901005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,221 miles (+203)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2025
- Odometer
- 155,221 miles
- Test number
- 984148133690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,018 miles (+573)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 155,018 miles
- Test number
- 895112251949
- AdvisoryFront Inner rear wish bone bushes slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass154,445 miles (+700)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 154,445 miles
- Test number
- 770299252720
- MinorNearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted covering sills
Pass153,745 miles (+127)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 153,745 miles
- Test number
- 248806029076
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHazard warning lamps not showing in dash right side
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine component (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,618 miles (+364)1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,618 miles
- Test number
- 921092242276
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHazard warning lamps not showing in dash right side
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine component (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,254 miles (+6)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 153,254 miles
- Test number
- 806435582096
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear calipers retaining clips missing
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail153,248 miles (+1,704)1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,248 miles
- Test number
- 317367712623
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear calipers retaining clips missing
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass151,544 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 151,544 miles
- Test number
- 324174437030
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFRONT SEATS DO NOT FOLD FORWARD
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
- AdvisoryREAR BRAKE CALIPER RETAINING CLIPS MISSING
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail151,544 miles (+51)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,544 miles
- Test number
- 839408439495
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFRONT SEATS DO NOT FOLD FORWARD
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
- AdvisoryREAR BRAKE CALIPER RETAINING CLIPS MISSING
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail151,493 miles (+1,413)1 dangerous10 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,493 miles
- Test number
- 763381862035
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down underneath (2.2.2 (a))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake light not working
- AdvisoryEngine Aux belt missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear caliper retaining springs missing
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Pass150,080 miles (+1,260)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 150,080 miles
- Test number
- 440345702469
- AdvisoryCondition Engine drive belt cracks
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch trim loose
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,820 miles (+1,666)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 148,820 miles
- Test number
- 349640956994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,154 miles (+205)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 147,154 miles
- Test number
- 853989843490
- AdvisoryTemp repairs to wheel arches and rear inner arches
- AdvisoryUnable to see behind sill covers
Fail146,949 miles (+62,310)12 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,949 miles
- Test number
- 417199319024
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported across bulk head under bonnet (1.9.2a)
- FailureFront Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both not clipped in properly and fouling shock (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
- FailureOffside Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch (8.4.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush at ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength arch/sill cut out and left open (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (5.2.5b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushs split/deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre pressure low
- AdvisoryO/s/r upper arm bolt too short and locking nut not on sufficiently to reach nyloc
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle leaning to the o/s - advise full suspension inpection
Pass84,639 miles2 dangerous3 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 84,639 miles
- Test number
- 556771425048
- DangerousOil leak
- DangerousIncorrect thickness and style bolts and nuts (not locking) fitted at o/s/r arms
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteAll wheel damaged
- NoteAux belt worn
- NoteFan fouling engine casings
- NoteO/s/f lower arm bush deteriorated
Fail84,639 miles (+22)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,639 miles
- Test number
- 517781625031
- DangerousOil leak
- DangerousIncorrect thickness and style bolts and nuts (not locking) fitted at o/s/r arms
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteAll wheel damaged
- NoteAux belt worn
- NoteFan fouling engine casings
Fail84,617 miles (+1,593)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,617 miles
- Test number
- 778494084225
- FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
- FailureOffside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront brake hoses perished
- NoteN/s/f tyre cracked
Pass83,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 83,024 miles
- Test number
- 607148783293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,024 miles (+1,082)2 dangerous2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,024 miles
- Test number
- 435781383224
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteN/s/r shock leaking
- NoteO/s/f tyre very cracked
Pass81,942 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 81,942 miles
- Test number
- 105717782200
- NoteN/s/f lower arm bush incorrectly fitted
- NoteN/s/r coil spring fractured
- NoteN/s/r tyre low
- NoteO/s/f brake hose chaffed
- NoteSteering wheel top bearing worn
Fail81,942 miles (+2,734)7 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,942 miles
- Test number
- 987838572209
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteN/s/f lower arm bush incorrectly fitted
- NoteN/s/r coil spring fractured
- NoteN/s/r tyre low
- NoteO/s/f brake hose chaffed
- NoteSteering wheel top bearing worn
Pass79,208 miles (+9,761)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 79,208 miles
- Test number
- 499625511200
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOil level low
Pass69,447 miles (+6,193)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 69,447 miles
- Test number
- 123115039313
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass63,254 miles (+8,304)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 63,254 miles
- Test number
- 261272718343
- NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW BOTH FRONT REAR WISHBONE BUSHES SHOWING WEAR
Pass54,950 miles (+8,257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 54,950 miles
- Test number
- 812453017379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 46,693 miles
- Test number
- 142325656242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T495 RPB
- Does T495 RPB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T495 RPB expired on 25 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T495 RPB?
- The MOT on T495 RPB expired on 25 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T495 RPB done?
- T495 RPB was recorded at 156,107 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 5,874 miles a year.
- Has T495 RPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T495 RPB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on T495 RPB 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 T495 RPB find?
- T495 RPB passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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