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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T8 RCVMOT history

T8 RCV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,383 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 RCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 RCV was last recorded at 112,383 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2012: 24,881 miles, lower than 26,022 miles on 11 Aug 2011.

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
111,452 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
931 miles
Average per year
5,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,383 miles
  • 2025 – 111,452 miles
  • 2024 – 110,234 miles
  • 2023 – 109,150 miles
  • 2022 – 107,806 miles
  • 2021 – 106,204 miles
  • 2020 – 105,611 miles
  • 2019 – 103,217 miles
  • 2018 – 99,356 miles
  • 2017 – 90,663 miles
  • 2016 – 78,855 miles
  • 2015 – 68,014 miles
  • 2014 – 55,928 miles
  • 2013 – 42,435 miles
  • 2012 – 24,881 miles
  • 2011 – 26,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,383 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,383 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,383 miles
    Test number
    444318169266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,452 miles
    Test number
    288615906368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,450 miles (+1,216)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,450 miles
    Test number
    897243843842
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,234 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,234 miles
    Test number
    972375827721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,232 miles (+1,082)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    474858613062
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,150 miles (+1,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    160491925944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,806 miles (+1,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,806 miles
    Test number
    882333861402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass106,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,204 miles
    Test number
    533420261105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,204 miles (+593)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,204 miles
    Test number
    392642392026
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,611 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,611 miles
    Test number
    179398526473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,217 miles (+3,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,217 miles
    Test number
    742269115773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass99,356 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    758097917553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,353 miles (+8,690)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,353 miles
    Test number
    617192949996
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass90,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    998751940662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,663 miles (+11,808)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    962465751168
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass78,855 miles (+10,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    415155358302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,014 miles (+12,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,014 miles
    Test number
    204932281649
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,928 miles
    Test number
    138045604214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail55,928 miles (+13,493)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,928 miles
    Test number
    559185804225
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A RFT 255/30/R19(91Y)

  20. Pass42,435 miles (+17,554)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,435 miles
    Test number
    905058123214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,881 miles (-1,141)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,881 miles
    Test number
    597337702243
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly wearing from inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer edges

  22. Pass26,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,022 miles
    Test number
    858153221283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 RCV

Does T8 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 RCV is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 RCV?
The MOT on T8 RCV is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 RCV done?
T8 RCV was recorded at 112,383 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,766 miles a year.
Has T8 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 RCV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 RCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T8 RCV find?
T8 RCV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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