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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T70 RTCMOT history

T70 RTC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Oct 2010. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
134,960 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 RTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T70 RTC was last recorded at 134,960 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 4,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,483 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,477 miles
Average per year
7,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,960 miles
  • 2025 – 130,483 miles
  • 2024 – 119,800 miles
  • 2023 – 114,415 miles
  • 2022 – 108,777 miles
  • 2021 – 97,814 miles
  • 2020 – 84,903 miles
  • 2019 – 73,719 miles
  • 2018 – 65,815 miles
  • 2017 – 60,463 miles
  • 2016 – 51,381 miles
  • 2015 – 43,001 miles
  • 2014 – 42,624 miles
  • 2013 – 31,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,960 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,960 miles (+4,477)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,960 miles
    Test number
    169449371149
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,483 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,483 miles
    Test number
    153258762128
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail130,481 miles (+10,681)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,481 miles
    Test number
    653705856775
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,800 miles (+5,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,800 miles
    Test number
    468211884291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,415 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    809327631898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail114,415 miles (+5,638)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    654902998985
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,777 miles (+10,963)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,777 miles
    Test number
    623920798820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,814 miles (+12,911)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    540088961115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,903 miles (+11,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,903 miles
    Test number
    857016463149
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass73,719 miles (+7,904)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,719 miles
    Test number
    921582311660
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,815 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    431175132375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,463 miles (+9,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,463 miles
    Test number
    640166939343
    • AdvisoryOSF jacking pad missing

  13. Pass51,381 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,381 miles
    Test number
    444679137582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,001 miles (+377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    320992683976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass42,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,624 miles
    Test number
    535892484262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,624 miles (+10,962)2 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,624 miles
    Test number
    339032484226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,662 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,662 miles
    Test number
    845693283284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail31,588 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,588 miles
    Test number
    477485073227
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T70 RTC

Does T70 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T70 RTC expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T70 RTC?
The MOT on T70 RTC expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T70 RTC done?
T70 RTC was recorded at 134,960 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,942 miles a year.
Has T70 RTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 RTC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T70 RTC 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 T70 RTC find?
T70 RTC failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in hub; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in hub; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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