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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T4 RTCMOT history

T4 RTC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,113 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 RTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 RTC was last recorded at 75,113 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,972 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
141 miles
Average per year
1,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,113 miles
  • 2025 – 74,972 miles
  • 2024 – 74,013 miles
  • 2023 – 73,011 miles
  • 2022 – 72,013 miles
  • 2021 – 70,189 miles
  • 2020 – 68,700 miles
  • 2019 – 67,900 miles
  • 2018 – 67,366 miles
  • 2017 – 66,166 miles
  • 2016 – 65,284 miles
  • 2015 – 64,145 miles
  • 2014 – 62,520 miles
  • 2013 – 59,516 miles
  • 2012 – 55,715 miles
  • 2011 – 52,481 miles
  • 2010 – 49,731 miles
  • 2009 – 46,845 miles
  • 2008 – 42,891 miles
  • 2007 – 40,164 miles
  • 2006 – 38,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,113 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,113 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,113 miles
    Test number
    559908146931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass74,972 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    873656920462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,013 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    107140677641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,011 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    362696352558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,013 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    270840410228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,189 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    110440331717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,700 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,700 miles
    Test number
    153565702574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,900 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,900 miles
    Test number
    144313779825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,366 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,366 miles
    Test number
    292064117491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    784913274083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,166 miles (+882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    866872875487
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
  12. Pass65,284 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    534638129540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,245 miles (+1,100)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    736088861571
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
  14. Pass64,145 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    939671345171
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
  15. Fail64,120 miles (+1,600)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,120 miles
    Test number
    797728035107
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
  16. Pass62,520 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,520 miles
    Test number
    476135334110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,516 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,516 miles
    Test number
    169256633142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,715 miles (+3,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,715 miles
    Test number
    907086532116
    • NoteRear tyres cracking.
  19. Pass52,481 miles (+47)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,481 miles
    Test number
    186704451114
    • NoteFront pads wearing.
    • NoteRear tyres cracking.
  20. Fail52,434 miles (+2,703)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,434 miles
    Test number
    495552151144
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteFront pads wearing.
    • NoteRear tyres cracking.
  21. Pass49,731 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    253385040402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  22. Fail49,653 miles (+2,808)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,653 miles
    Test number
    621502030199
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  23. Pass46,845 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    894205239189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,891 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    174698648182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    374628957175
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  26. Fail40,164 miles (+2,140)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    860548757149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  27. Pass38,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,024 miles
    Test number
    112454166178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 RTC

Does T4 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 RTC is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 RTC?
The MOT on T4 RTC is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 RTC done?
T4 RTC was recorded at 75,113 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,846 miles a year.
Has T4 RTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 RTC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T4 RTC 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 T4 RTC find?
T4 RTC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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