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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T538 RGHMOT history

T538 RGH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,956 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 RGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 RGH was last recorded at 112,956 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,096 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,860 miles
Average per year
3,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,956 miles
  • 2025 – 110,096 miles
  • 2024 – 108,338 miles
  • 2023 – 107,864 miles
  • 2022 – 107,223 miles
  • 2021 – 106,712 miles
  • 2020 – 106,385 miles
  • 2019 – 105,590 miles
  • 2018 – 104,764 miles
  • 2017 – 103,161 miles
  • 2016 – 101,699 miles
  • 2015 – 100,068 miles
  • 2014 – 98,506 miles
  • 2013 – 96,649 miles
  • 2012 – 94,815 miles
  • 2011 – 91,149 miles
  • 2010 – 87,004 miles
  • 2009 – 80,551 miles
  • 2008 – 70,662 miles
  • 2007 – 58,857 miles
  • 2006 – 51,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,956 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,956 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,956 miles
    Test number
    694245849610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,096 miles (+1,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    451804933906
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass108,338 miles (+474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,338 miles
    Test number
    282992003517
    • 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. Pass107,864 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    565930861452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,223 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,223 miles
    Test number
    425096591782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,712 miles (+327)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,712 miles
    Test number
    981967591100
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass106,385 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,385 miles
    Test number
    398730247331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,590 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,590 miles
    Test number
    888093709754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,764 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,764 miles
    Test number
    194790302904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,764 miles (+1,603)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,764 miles
    Test number
    907352891802
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,161 miles (+1,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,161 miles
    Test number
    583550554505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass101,699 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,699 miles
    Test number
    529934823416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail101,670 miles (+1,602)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,670 miles
    Test number
    331037072619
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass100,068 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,068 miles
    Test number
    905645673861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,506 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,506 miles
    Test number
    397097974421
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass98,506 miles (+1,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,506 miles
    Test number
    566027374286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass96,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    328155373463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  18. Fail96,649 miles (+1,834)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    619905173249
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  19. Pass94,815 miles (+3,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    248342172245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass91,149 miles (+4,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,149 miles
    Test number
    116867361243
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass87,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    732451470207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,004 miles (+6,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    110851270269
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass80,551 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    873252579268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteAir bag light stays ON indicating faults
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail80,551 miles (+9,889)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    411952279242
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteAir bag light stays ON indicating faults
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass70,662 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,662 miles
    Test number
    723380178229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light stays on indicating fault
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly cracked
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Fail70,662 miles (+11,805)1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,662 miles
    Test number
    891740578229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light stays on indicating fault
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly cracked
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass58,857 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,857 miles
    Test number
    861407777230
    • NoteAir bag light stays on indicating fault in the system
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail58,857 miles (+7,383)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,857 miles
    Test number
    430917377232
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light stays on indicating fault in the system
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass51,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    762263276254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 RGH

Does T538 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T538 RGH is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T538 RGH?
The MOT on T538 RGH is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T538 RGH done?
T538 RGH was recorded at 112,956 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
Has T538 RGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 RGH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T538 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 T538 RGH find?
T538 RGH passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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