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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T940 RCBMOT history

T940 RCB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,092 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T940 RCB
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T940 RCB was last recorded at 90,092 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,142 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,950 miles
Average per year
2,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,092 miles
  • 2025 – 88,142 miles
  • 2024 – 86,962 miles
  • 2023 – 85,175 miles
  • 2022 – 82,592 miles
  • 2021 – 81,716 miles
  • 2020 – 80,364 miles
  • 2019 – 78,888 miles
  • 2018 – 77,601 miles
  • 2017 – 75,632 miles
  • 2016 – 74,481 miles
  • 2015 – 73,519 miles
  • 2014 – 71,539 miles
  • 2013 – 69,569 miles
  • 2012 – 67,032 miles
  • 2011 – 64,041 miles
  • 2010 – 60,624 miles
  • 2009 – 56,998 miles
  • 2008 – 55,371 miles
  • 2007 – 52,755 miles
  • 2006 – 49,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,092 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,092 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,092 miles
    Test number
    967193683189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,142 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    667930797828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    770968798926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,962 miles (+1,787)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    879415291477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass85,175 miles (+2,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,175 miles
    Test number
    869731652306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass82,592 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,592 miles
    Test number
    511820236334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,716 miles (+1,352)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    372678396391
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,364 miles (+1,476)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    864999092330
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion.
  9. Pass78,888 miles (+1,287)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,888 miles
    Test number
    336975302714
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass77,601 miles (+1,969)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    645313391672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion.
  11. Pass75,632 miles (+1,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,632 miles
    Test number
    700604084078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass74,481 miles (+962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,481 miles
    Test number
    685619234417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass73,519 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,519 miles
    Test number
    847434135036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail73,519 miles (+1,980)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,519 miles
    Test number
    759404035038
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass71,539 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    579438854021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,490 miles (+1,921)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,490 miles
    Test number
    778691754051
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  17. Pass69,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    397546953038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,563 miles (+2,531)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,563 miles
    Test number
    456166953098
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  19. Pass67,032 miles (+2,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,032 miles
    Test number
    959429142085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass64,041 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,041 miles
    Test number
    146347451009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,624 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,624 miles
    Test number
    872008850037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,998 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,998 miles
    Test number
    120962359412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,371 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,371 miles
    Test number
    501804958060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,755 miles
    Test number
    123444857406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,755 miles (+3,429)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,755 miles
    Test number
    352258247079
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  26. Pass49,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,326 miles
    Test number
    430009046033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T940 RCB

Does T940 RCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T940 RCB is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T940 RCB?
The MOT on T940 RCB is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T940 RCB done?
T940 RCB was recorded at 90,092 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,040 miles a year.
Has T940 RCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T940 RCB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T940 RCB 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 T940 RCB find?
T940 RCB passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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