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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T508 RGHMOT history

T508 RGH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
154,944 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T508 RGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T508 RGH was last recorded at 154,944 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 7,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,997 miles · 18 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7,947 miles
Average per year
7,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,944 miles
  • 2021 – 146,997 miles
  • 2020 – 140,114 miles
  • 2019 – 133,200 miles
  • 2018 – 124,077 miles
  • 2017 – 112,354 miles
  • 2016 – 101,059 miles
  • 2015 – 93,141 miles
  • 2014 – 87,417 miles
  • 2013 – 80,090 miles
  • 2012 – 74,509 miles
  • 2010 – 64,773 miles
  • 2009 – 55,598 miles
  • 2008 – 48,139 miles
  • 2007 – 40,689 miles
  • 2006 – 37,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,944 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,944 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,944 miles
    Test number
    366749161296
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,944 miles (+7,947)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,944 miles
    Test number
    422304677270
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,997 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,997 miles
    Test number
    688634950399
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail146,997 miles (+6,883)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,997 miles
    Test number
    415392780760
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass140,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,114 miles
    Test number
    120634991210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,112 miles (+6,912)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,112 miles
    Test number
    358751529922
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,200 miles
    Test number
    898191539236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail133,199 miles (+9,122)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,199 miles
    Test number
    302400068616
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,077 miles (+11,723)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,077 miles
    Test number
    605916087428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    708297650077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,354 miles (+11,295)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    121970509459
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass101,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,059 miles
    Test number
    725879017877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,059 miles (+7,918)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,059 miles
    Test number
    928770269439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass93,141 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,141 miles
    Test number
    234113577492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,417 miles
    Test number
    145826704212
    • 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)

  16. Fail87,417 miles (+7,327)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,417 miles
    Test number
    386886804214
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass80,090 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,090 miles
    Test number
    467145983052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,509 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    745969562072
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad light on . n/s wire broken

  19. Fail74,509 miles (+9,736)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    825259662010
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad light on . n/s wire broken

  20. Pass64,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,773 miles
    Test number
    130382530227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,773 miles (+9,175)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,773 miles
    Test number
    582582130228
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass55,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,598 miles
    Test number
    664522299081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,598 miles (+7,459)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,598 miles
    Test number
    912812699065
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass48,139 miles (+7,450)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    722958988066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,689 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    981272677076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,343 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,343 miles
    Test number
    953365876040
    • NotePlay n/s o/s lower arms

Questions about T508 RGH

Does T508 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T508 RGH expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T508 RGH?
The MOT on T508 RGH expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T508 RGH done?
T508 RGH was recorded at 154,944 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 7,167 miles a year.
Has T508 RGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T508 RGH has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T508 RGH 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 T508 RGH find?
T508 RGH passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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