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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T814 RDSMOT history

T814 RDS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
73,046 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T814 RDS
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
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T814 RDS was last recorded at 73,046 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,915 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
1,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,046 miles
  • 2023 – 71,915 miles
  • 2022 – 67,950 miles
  • 2011 – 67,726 miles
  • 2010 – 66,153 miles
  • 2009 – 60,906 miles
  • 2008 – 57,294 miles
  • 2007 – 52,874 miles
  • 2006 – 47,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,046 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,046 miles (+1,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,046 miles
    Test number
    538176794592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass71,915 miles (+3,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,915 miles
    Test number
    837232044502
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    354622238759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,950 miles (+224)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    668344255621
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    646610381153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,726 miles (+1,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    287840081105
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  7. Pass66,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    350297030113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,153 miles (+5,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    764337530141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass60,906 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    774507519184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail60,906 miles (+3,612)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    173057319129
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass57,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,294 miles
    Test number
    431492318175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,294 miles (+4,420)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,294 miles
    Test number
    202219008181
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass52,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    394407007172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,874 miles (+5,633)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    963737407198
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass47,241 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,241 miles
    Test number
    963379706165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,200 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,200 miles
    Test number
    662958606187
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T814 RDS

Does T814 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T814 RDS expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T814 RDS?
The MOT on T814 RDS expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T814 RDS done?
T814 RDS was recorded at 73,046 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 1,370 miles a year.
Has T814 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T814 RDS has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T814 RDS 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 T814 RDS find?
T814 RDS passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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