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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T972 RDOMOT history

T972 RDO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,611 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T972 RDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T972 RDO was last recorded at 93,611 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,073 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,538 miles
Average per year
1,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,611 miles
  • 2025 – 92,073 miles
  • 2024 – 90,932 miles
  • 2023 – 90,103 miles
  • 2022 – 89,054 miles
  • 2021 – 88,141 miles
  • 2020 – 87,866 miles
  • 2019 – 87,361 miles
  • 2018 – 86,863 miles
  • 2017 – 86,251 miles
  • 2016 – 85,242 miles
  • 2015 – 84,486 miles
  • 2014 – 83,426 miles
  • 2013 – 81,906 miles
  • 2012 – 81,454 miles
  • 2011 – 79,444 miles
  • 2010 – 77,978 miles
  • 2009 – 76,740 miles
  • 2008 – 74,908 miles
  • 2007 – 70,678 miles
  • 2006 – 67,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,611 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,611 miles (+1,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    662414346712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass92,073 miles (+1,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,073 miles
    Test number
    980379262323
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass90,932 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,932 miles
    Test number
    643119180030
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass90,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,103 miles
    Test number
    700409147284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,103 miles (+1,049)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,103 miles
    Test number
    286096502147
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass89,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,054 miles
    Test number
    132919772410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,054 miles (+913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,054 miles
    Test number
    277664803070
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,141 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,141 miles
    Test number
    315813846601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,866 miles (+505)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,866 miles
    Test number
    466058282973
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,361 miles (+498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    187835260774
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer wall cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

  11. Pass86,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,863 miles
    Test number
    590374361329
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise on condition of both front shock absorbers

  12. Fail86,863 miles (+612)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,863 miles
    Test number
    154702032947
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise on condition of both front shock absorbers

  13. Pass86,251 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,251 miles
    Test number
    111246130634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking

  14. Fail86,251 miles (+1,009)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,251 miles
    Test number
    914364802490
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking

  15. Pass85,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    749188204276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,242 miles (+756)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    323091616757
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail84,486 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,486 miles
    Test number
    139024235401
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres cracking

  18. Pass84,486 miles (+1,060)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,486 miles
    Test number
    779834735072
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres cracking

  19. Pass83,426 miles (+1,520)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    148067054412
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres cracking

  20. Pass81,906 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    337354663026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,454 miles (+2,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    796067582257
    • NoteFront headlamps missting but beam pattern ok

  22. Pass79,444 miles (+1,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    878214671291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass77,978 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,978 miles
    Test number
    570815870227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,740 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,740 miles
    Test number
    264859569231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,908 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    301488578226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,678 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,678 miles
    Test number
    563423997204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,247 miles
    Test number
    510983576220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T972 RDO

Does T972 RDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T972 RDO is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T972 RDO?
The MOT on T972 RDO is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T972 RDO done?
T972 RDO was recorded at 93,611 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 1,361 miles a year.
Has T972 RDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 RDO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T972 RDO 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 T972 RDO find?
T972 RDO passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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