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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T57 RMDMOT history

T57 RMD is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 193,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
193,302 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 RMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 RMD was last recorded at 193,302 miles on 12 May 2023, 3,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jun 2012: 153,978 miles, lower than 178,719 miles on 5 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,204 miles · 11 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,098 miles
Average per year
3,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 193,302 miles
  • 2022 – 190,204 miles
  • 2021 – 183,280 miles
  • 2020 – 171,845 miles
  • 2018 – 160,002 miles
  • 2017 – 159,620 miles
  • 2016 – 159,154 miles
  • 2015 – 157,717 miles
  • 2014 – 157,062 miles
  • 2013 – 156,417 miles
  • 2012 – 154,038 miles
  • 2010 – 178,719 miles
  • 2009 – 162,344 miles
  • 2008 – 145,647 miles
  • 2007 – 139,843 miles
  • 2006 – 128,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,302 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Centre exhayst shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,302 miles (+3,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    193,302 miles
    Test number
    610945437854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,204 miles (+6,924)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    190,204 miles
    Test number
    486225108387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,280 miles (+11,435)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    183,280 miles
    Test number
    117770035131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,845 miles (+11,843)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    171,845 miles
    Test number
    825538341751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, within trailing arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe, general surface corrosion.

  5. Pass160,002 miles (+382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,002 miles
    Test number
    382786603335
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slightly corroded

  6. Pass159,620 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    159,620 miles
    Test number
    206509194569
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Fail159,617 miles (+463)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,617 miles
    Test number
    342390833296
    • FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass159,154 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,154 miles
    Test number
    963446114037
    • AdvisoryCentre exhayst shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Fail159,152 miles (+1,435)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,152 miles
    Test number
    366916980558
    • FailureNearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhayst shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Pass157,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,717 miles
    Test number
    600275700827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,717 miles (+655)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,717 miles
    Test number
    261232522681
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass157,062 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    157,062 miles
    Test number
    386146054474
    • NoteCorrosion starting on front nrake pipes
    • NoteDisc wear
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside surface corrosion

  13. Fail157,061 miles (+644)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,061 miles
    Test number
    788610044293
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass156,417 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    156,417 miles
    Test number
    736974833233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail156,417 miles (+271)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,417 miles
    Test number
    848174213228
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine man light on

  16. Fail156,146 miles (+2,108)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,146 miles
    Test number
    739584383121
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine man light on

  17. Pass154,038 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    154,038 miles
    Test number
    798985682169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail153,978 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,978 miles
    Test number
    807399272120
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    426557151178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    858597551164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass178,719 miles (+112)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    178,719 miles
    Test number
    330356980164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteHOLE IN N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE

  22. Fail178,607 miles (+16,263)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,607 miles
    Test number
    624401980134
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteHOLE IN N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE

  23. Pass162,344 miles (+118)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    162,344 miles
    Test number
    194451689159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHand brake poor on efficency,18%

  24. Fail162,226 miles (+16,579)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,226 miles
    Test number
    202767579186
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHand brake poor on efficency,18%

  25. Pass145,647 miles (+5,804)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    145,647 miles
    Test number
    761290078121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAuxillary engine belts perished
    • NoteHand brake travel on limit
    • NoteNearside front brake warning wire loose
    • NoteRear exhaust support bracket broken and heat shield above cracked
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  26. Pass139,843 miles (+58)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    139,843 miles
    Test number
    622709667173
    • NoteNearside front indicator lens cracked

  27. Fail139,785 miles (+11,310)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,785 miles
    Test number
    241085567158
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wiper blade split
    • NoteNearside front indicator lens cracked

  28. Pass128,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    128,475 miles
    Test number
    262169136482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T57 RMD

Does T57 RMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T57 RMD expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T57 RMD?
The MOT on T57 RMD expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T57 RMD done?
T57 RMD was recorded at 193,302 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 3,818 miles a year.
Has T57 RMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 RMD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T57 RMD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T57 RMD find?
T57 RMD passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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