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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T62 RKCMOT history

T62 RKC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
191,020 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T62 RKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T62 RKC was last recorded at 191,020 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 4,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,482 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,538 miles
Average per year
4,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,020 miles
  • 2022 – 186,482 miles
  • 2021 – 185,561 miles
  • 2020 – 183,553 miles
  • 2019 – 179,900 miles
  • 2018 – 175,057 miles
  • 2017 – 170,197 miles
  • 2016 – 164,852 miles
  • 2015 – 159,122 miles
  • 2014 – 153,375 miles
  • 2013 – 148,308 miles
  • 2012 – 142,912 miles
  • 2011 – 138,071 miles
  • 2010 – 134,124 miles
  • 2009 – 129,858 miles
  • 2008 – 124,873 miles
  • 2007 – 113,747 miles
  • 2006 – 104,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,020 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,020 miles (+4,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    191,020 miles
    Test number
    969040042233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass186,482 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,482 miles
    Test number
    316758840761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail186,465 miles (+904)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,465 miles
    Test number
    748885254179
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass185,561 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    185,561 miles
    Test number
    380492308610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail185,561 miles (+2,008)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,561 miles
    Test number
    581204282002
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,553 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    183,553 miles
    Test number
    347066645492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail183,497 miles (+3,597)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,497 miles
    Test number
    159846886924
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  8. Pass179,900 miles (+4,843)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    179,900 miles
    Test number
    281486783379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,057 miles (+4,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    175,057 miles
    Test number
    693587019114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack offside front

  10. Pass170,197 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    170,197 miles
    Test number
    164358896569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,852 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    164,852 miles
    Test number
    362558355800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail164,819 miles (+5,697)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,819 miles
    Test number
    669406891373
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end has slight play

  13. Pass159,122 miles (+5,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,122 miles
    Test number
    237767535003
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass153,375 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,375 miles
    Test number
    899606034029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts on outside side wall
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  15. Fail153,370 miles (+5,062)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,370 miles
    Test number
    558346134010
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts on outside side wall
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass148,308 miles (+5,396)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    148,308 miles
    Test number
    879218313040
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to crack inside treads
    • NoteNearside front brake slight bind
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts on outside side wall
    • NoteSlight play offside front steering rack

  17. Pass142,912 miles (+47)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    142,912 miles
    Test number
    496718632059
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play in offside

  18. Fail142,865 miles (+4,794)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,865 miles
    Test number
    295954132080
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play in offside

  19. Pass138,071 miles (+3,947)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    138,071 miles
    Test number
    986798721045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play in offside

  20. Pass134,124 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    134,124 miles
    Test number
    703163530046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail134,055 miles (+4,197)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,055 miles
    Test number
    262609220050
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass129,858 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    129,858 miles
    Test number
    700607039051
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play in offside but not excessive

  23. Fail129,858 miles (+4,985)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,858 miles
    Test number
    321207539031
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play in offside but not excessive

  24. Pass124,873 miles (+11,126)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    124,873 miles
    Test number
    252189538045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass113,747 miles (+9,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    113,747 miles
    Test number
    832918247046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass104,556 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    104,556 miles
    Test number
    513407046059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail104,536 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,536 miles
    Test number
    430466546086
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T62 RKC

Does T62 RKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T62 RKC expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T62 RKC?
The MOT on T62 RKC expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T62 RKC done?
T62 RKC was recorded at 191,020 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 4,906 miles a year.
Has T62 RKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T62 RKC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T62 RKC 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 T62 RKC find?
T62 RKC passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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