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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T505 RMYMOT history

T505 RMY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,565 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 RMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 RMY was last recorded at 144,565 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,523 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
3,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,565 miles
  • 2025 – 139,066 miles
  • 2024 – 134,114 miles
  • 2023 – 127,874 miles
  • 2022 – 124,380 miles
  • 2020 – 122,386 miles
  • 2019 – 117,714 miles
  • 2018 – 111,640 miles
  • 2017 – 104,551 miles
  • 2016 – 96,695 miles
  • 2015 – 90,933 miles
  • 2014 – 88,943 miles
  • 2013 – 87,731 miles
  • 2012 – 86,465 miles
  • 2011 – 85,082 miles
  • 2010 – 83,474 miles
  • 2009 – 81,106 miles
  • 2008 – 78,193 miles
  • 2007 – 75,485 miles
  • 2006 – 72,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,565 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,565 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,565 miles
    Test number
    972262402596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  2. Fail144,523 miles (+5,457)12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,523 miles
    Test number
    635470665101
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  3. Pass139,066 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,066 miles
    Test number
    790629670204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,114 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,114 miles
    Test number
    550514672001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,874 miles
    Test number
    455865583139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail127,874 miles (+3,494)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,874 miles
    Test number
    150465169768
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass124,380 miles (+1,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,380 miles
    Test number
    899125918891
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,386 miles
    Test number
    177123667785
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake requires service or repair

  9. Fail122,386 miles (+4,672)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,386 miles
    Test number
    676304097015
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake requires service or repair

  10. Pass117,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,714 miles
    Test number
    746108905295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail117,714 miles (+6,074)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,714 miles
    Test number
    710015872317
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,640 miles (+7,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    707340302530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass104,551 miles (+7,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,551 miles
    Test number
    703967055020
    • AdvisorySteering rack has play o/s front

  14. Pass96,695 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,695 miles
    Test number
    610280000926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,644 miles (+5,711)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,644 miles
    Test number
    993193323460
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass90,933 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,933 miles
    Test number
    647092225173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,943 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    208195704499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,731 miles
    Test number
    185298903195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,731 miles (+1,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,731 miles
    Test number
    276366303181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass86,465 miles (+1,383)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,465 miles
    Test number
    857463402104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass85,082 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,082 miles
    Test number
    666128801198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,474 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,474 miles
    Test number
    270235700141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,106 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    610398109133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,193 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,193 miles
    Test number
    573298308175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,485 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,485 miles
    Test number
    703996607120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    271641816132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T505 RMY

Does T505 RMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T505 RMY is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T505 RMY?
The MOT on T505 RMY is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T505 RMY done?
T505 RMY was recorded at 144,565 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,559 miles a year.
Has T505 RMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 RMY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T505 RMY 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 T505 RMY find?
T505 RMY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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