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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T79 RKCMOT history

T79 RKC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2023
Mileage
88,698 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 RKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 RKC was last recorded at 88,698 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 5,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2016: 62,251 miles, lower than 96,780 miles on 11 Mar 2015.

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
82,904 miles · 9 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,794 miles
Average per year
3,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,698 miles
  • 2021 – 82,904 miles
  • 2020 – 81,334 miles
  • 2019 – 77,117 miles
  • 2018 – 72,422 miles
  • 2017 – 67,781 miles
  • 2016 – 62,339 miles
  • 2015 – 96,780 miles
  • 2014 – 90,088 miles
  • 2013 – 83,064 miles
  • 2012 – 76,392 miles
  • 2011 – 67,281 miles
  • 2010 – 62,292 miles
  • 2009 – 57,523 miles
  • 2008 – 51,397 miles
  • 2007 – 43,749 miles
  • 2006 – 36,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,698 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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,698 miles (+5,794)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    433871421874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,904 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,904 miles
    Test number
    902079426326
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both, deteriated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi's greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail82,904 miles (+1,570)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,904 miles
    Test number
    962517098719
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both, deteriated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi's greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass81,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    322496632612
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail81,320 miles (+4,203)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,320 miles
    Test number
    319007701907
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass77,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,117 miles
    Test number
    463117885393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bolth (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,117 miles (+4,695)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,117 miles
    Test number
    961724676143
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bolth (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,422 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,422 miles
    Test number
    275556826338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    905445273102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,781 miles (+5,442)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    598065355341
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass62,339 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,339 miles
    Test number
    246659985981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,251 miles (-34,529)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,251 miles
    Test number
    127738579429
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass96,780 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,780 miles
    Test number
    115630075031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,745 miles (+6,657)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    727703465092
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass90,088 miles (+7,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,088 miles
    Test number
    175114664098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,064 miles (+6,672)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,064 miles
    Test number
    189094353424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail76,392 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    668512572019
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  18. Pass76,392 miles (+9,111)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    768282672084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    178184871054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,281 miles (+4,989)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    637484671053
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass62,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    202407270093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,292 miles (+4,769)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    170160570070
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass57,523 miles (+6,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,523 miles
    Test number
    634280279049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass51,397 miles (+7,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    553998878080
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass43,749 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    812309677001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,310 miles
    Test number
    221434756031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 RKC

Does T79 RKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 RKC expired on 20 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 RKC?
The MOT on T79 RKC expired on 20 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 RKC done?
T79 RKC was recorded at 88,698 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 3,263 miles a year.
Has T79 RKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 RKC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T79 RKC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T79 RKC find?
T79 RKC passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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