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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T970 RPHMOT history

T970 RPH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,429 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 RPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 RPH was last recorded at 167,429 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2009: 583 miles, lower than 146,150 miles on 24 Sept 2008.

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
166,455 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
974 miles
Average per year
1,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,429 miles
  • 2025 – 166,455 miles
  • 2024 – 165,129 miles
  • 2023 – 163,785 miles
  • 2022 – 162,479 miles
  • 2021 – 161,091 miles
  • 2020 – 160,081 miles
  • 2019 – 159,035 miles
  • 2018 – 158,093 miles
  • 2017 – 156,885 miles
  • 2016 – 156,125 miles
  • 2015 – 155,225 miles
  • 2014 – 154,223 miles
  • 2013 – 152,874 miles
  • 2012 – 151,548 miles
  • 2011 – 150,404 miles
  • 2010 – 149,086 miles
  • 2009 – 147,621 miles
  • 2008 – 146,150 miles
  • 2007 – 144,034 miles
  • 2006 – 139,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,429 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,429 miles (+974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,429 miles
    Test number
    955288020106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,455 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,455 miles
    Test number
    823350399316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,129 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,129 miles
    Test number
    413235545024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,110 miles (+1,325)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,110 miles
    Test number
    993329280344
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,785 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,785 miles
    Test number
    666643189531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,479 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,479 miles
    Test number
    889491219416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass161,091 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,091 miles
    Test number
    439837402633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,081 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,081 miles
    Test number
    221509334634
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail160,078 miles (+1,043)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,078 miles
    Test number
    166811812572
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass159,035 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,035 miles
    Test number
    457965003281
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail159,027 miles (+934)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,027 miles
    Test number
    579437833027
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  12. Pass158,093 miles (+39)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,093 miles
    Test number
    493444929664
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail158,054 miles (+1,169)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,054 miles
    Test number
    483611182341
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass156,885 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,885 miles
    Test number
    963407672817
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass156,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    156,125 miles
    Test number
    243117749657
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail156,125 miles (+900)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,125 miles
    Test number
    461614343912
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass155,225 miles (+1,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    155,225 miles
    Test number
    894585435751
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass154,223 miles (+1,349)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    154,223 miles
    Test number
    585724874237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass152,874 miles (+1,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    152,874 miles
    Test number
    817235973221
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass151,548 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    151,548 miles
    Test number
    915462482210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail151,544 miles (+1,140)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,544 miles
    Test number
    368919372255
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  22. Pass150,404 miles (+1,318)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    150,404 miles
    Test number
    817818471281
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass149,086 miles (+1,465)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    149,086 miles
    Test number
    743779970272
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass147,621 miles (+147,038)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    147,621 miles
    Test number
    950591989285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail583 miles (-145,567)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    583 miles
    Test number
    264028679206
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass146,150 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    146,150 miles
    Test number
    790148868212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass144,034 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    144,034 miles
    Test number
    364709167252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass139,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    139,051 miles
    Test number
    783720676291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T970 RPH

Does T970 RPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T970 RPH is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T970 RPH?
The MOT on T970 RPH is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T970 RPH done?
T970 RPH was recorded at 167,429 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,418 miles a year.
Has T970 RPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 RPH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T970 RPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T970 RPH find?
T970 RPH passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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