BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T870 RPLMOT history
T870 RPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 66,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 66,420 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,962 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T870 RPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T870 RPL was last recorded at 66,420 miles on 17 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Aug 2023: 66,420 miles, lower than 68,320 miles on 20 Jun 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 68,320 miles · 20 Jun 2022
- Average per year
- 1,962 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 66,420 miles
- 2022 – 68,320 miles
- 2019 – 68,314 miles
- 2018 – 64,464 miles
- 2017 – 62,744 miles
- 2016 – 60,706 miles
- 2015 – 57,997 miles
- 2014 – 55,449 miles
- 2013 – 52,545 miles
- 2012 – 48,921 miles
- 2011 – 45,974 miles
- 2010 – 43,274 miles
- 2009 – 39,898 miles
- 2008 – 36,855 miles
- 2007 – 34,316 miles
- 2006 – 32,044 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,420 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,420 miles (-1,900)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 66,420 miles
- Test number
- 123848479583
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 68,320 miles
- Test number
- 180504894357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,320 miles (+6)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,320 miles
- Test number
- 493238485628
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass68,314 miles (+3,850)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,314 miles
- Test number
- 694736348772
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,464 miles (+1,720)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 64,464 miles
- Test number
- 126358058152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,744 miles (+2,038)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 62,744 miles
- Test number
- 719806922341
- AdvisoryN/S and O/S wiper damaged.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cut and cracked.
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S . (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,706 miles (+2,709)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,706 miles
- Test number
- 213857678595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,997 miles (+2,548)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 57,997 miles
- Test number
- 188719675008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,449 miles (+2,904)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 55,449 miles
- Test number
- 967093884028
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,545 miles (+15)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 52,545 miles
- Test number
- 576621783023
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded
Fail52,530 miles (+3,609)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,530 miles
- Test number
- 197239673083
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded
Pass48,921 miles (+2,947)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,921 miles
- Test number
- 986847082033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth front wishbone bushes slighly deteriorated
Pass45,974 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 45,974 miles
- Test number
- 457151071018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,952 miles (+2,678)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,952 miles
- Test number
- 708869761095
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass43,274 miles (+3,376)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 43,274 miles
- Test number
- 760481770071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,898 miles (+3,043)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,898 miles
- Test number
- 560153679026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,855 miles (+2,539)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 36,855 miles
- Test number
- 191034618454
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSmall cut to nearside rear tyre wall
Pass34,316 miles (+2,272)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 34,316 miles
- Test number
- 250807227054
- NoteCrack in windscreen
Pass32,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 32,044 miles
- Test number
- 724047036045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T870 RPL
- Does T870 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T870 RPL expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T870 RPL?
- The MOT on T870 RPL expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T870 RPL done?
- T870 RPL was recorded at 66,420 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 1,962 miles a year.
- Has T870 RPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T870 RPL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on T870 RPL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T870 RPL find?
- T870 RPL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.
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