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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

T5 RDOMOT history

T5 RDO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 105,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,013 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RDO was last recorded at 105,013 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,013 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,013 miles
  • 2025 – 104,385 miles
  • 2024 – 103,884 miles
  • 2023 – 103,284 miles
  • 2022 – 102,733 miles
  • 2021 – 101,896 miles
  • 2020 – 100,571 miles
  • 2019 – 98,173 miles
  • 2018 – 94,641 miles
  • 2017 – 91,409 miles
  • 2016 – 87,438 miles
  • 2015 – 82,903 miles
  • 2014 – 78,899 miles
  • 2013 – 73,664 miles
  • 2012 – 69,720 miles
  • 2011 – 65,351 miles
  • 2010 – 60,730 miles
  • 2009 – 50,597 miles
  • 2008 – 40,637 miles
  • 2007 – 30,376 miles
  • 2006 – 27,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,013 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.

  • EML lit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front BADLY PERISHED 205-55-16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,013 miles
    Test number
    564332078358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,013 miles (+628)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,013 miles
    Test number
    218494039789
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,385 miles (+501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,385 miles
    Test number
    557999933827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,884 miles
    Test number
    625546808910
    • AdvisoryEML lit

  5. Fail103,884 miles (+600)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,884 miles
    Test number
    802309298014
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb?? (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML lit

  6. Pass103,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,284 miles
    Test number
    987889843707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail103,284 miles (+551)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,284 miles
    Test number
    305353557721
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Eml lit, Engine misfire, Lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb & lens? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML lit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass102,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    936577263466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,733 miles (+837)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    417554595980
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass101,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    323481670712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,896 miles (+1,325)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    789697420873
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle osr slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass100,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,571 miles
    Test number
    288959868999
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front BADLY PERISHED 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail100,571 miles (+2,398)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,571 miles
    Test number
    606080006002
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulbs? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front BADLY PERISHED 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass98,173 miles (+3,532)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,173 miles
    Test number
    163176979708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass94,641 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    320336100211
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass91,409 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,409 miles
    Test number
    412091359178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,438 miles (+4,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,438 miles
    Test number
    825223517504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass82,903 miles (+4,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    637753470299
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  19. Pass78,899 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,899 miles
    Test number
    596731154223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,664 miles (+3,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,664 miles
    Test number
    377470843410
    • NoteSmall stone chips on screen

  21. Pass69,720 miles (+4,369)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    679078552278
    • NoteSmall stone chips on screen

  22. Pass65,351 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    508802891157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,730 miles (+2,331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    430494210278
    • NoteOffside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

  24. Pass58,399 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,399 miles
    Test number
    683039810077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,597 miles (+9,960)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    641736329047
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Pass40,637 miles (+10,261)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,637 miles
    Test number
    341002238065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,376 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,376 miles
    Test number
    661863137072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,786 miles (+451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,786 miles
    Test number
    323194776130
    • NoteNail/screw in offside front tyre

  29. Pass27,335 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,335 miles
    Test number
    954463756140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail27,331 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,331 miles
    Test number
    104212756178
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T5 RDO

Does T5 RDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RDO is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RDO?
The MOT on T5 RDO is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RDO done?
T5 RDO was recorded at 105,013 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,832 miles a year.
Has T5 RDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RDO has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 RDO 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 T5 RDO find?
T5 RDO passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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