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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T980 RPGMOT history

T980 RPG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,464 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T980 RPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T980 RPG was last recorded at 119,464 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,453 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,464 miles
  • 2025 – 110,015 miles
  • 2024 – 105,467 miles
  • 2023 – 101,399 miles
  • 2022 – 98,739 miles
  • 2020 – 97,218 miles
  • 2018 – 95,993 miles
  • 2017 – 94,647 miles
  • 2016 – 94,191 miles
  • 2015 – 92,130 miles
  • 2014 – 89,098 miles
  • 2013 – 86,173 miles
  • 2012 – 82,701 miles
  • 2011 – 78,960 miles
  • 2010 – 75,419 miles
  • 2009 – 74,191 miles
  • 2008 – 67,477 miles
  • 2007 – 63,422 miles
  • 2006 – 59,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,464 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/s/r and o/s/r park brake low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,464 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,464 miles
    Test number
    706586302968
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,453 miles (+9,438)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,453 miles
    Test number
    215057923343
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,015 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,015 miles
    Test number
    205251245101
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail110,015 miles (+17)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,015 miles
    Test number
    606165696528
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail109,998 miles (+4,531)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,998 miles
    Test number
    301312301305
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousBoth front tyres wearing on coil springs and grooved inner sidewalls
    • MajorCoil spring with an unsafe modification o/s and n/s front coil over suspension conversion - springs fouling tyres and grooved sidewall. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s and n/s front fouling coil springs. (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls (o/s and n/s) worn and grooved by coils spring fouling tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch o/s and n/s front tyres show signs of fouling inner wheel arch but not on lock to lock check. (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges of tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks but continually dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,467 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,467 miles
    Test number
    360431426496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,399 miles (+305)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    588053081114
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,094 miles (+2,355)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,094 miles
    Test number
    405012396666
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,739 miles (+1,521)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,739 miles
    Test number
    871901407085
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r park brake low

  10. Pass97,218 miles (+279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    474603463108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass96,939 miles (+946)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,939 miles
    Test number
    569434323625
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r park brake low

  12. Pass95,993 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,993 miles
    Test number
    789501360658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,647 miles
    Test number
    424375609055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,647 miles (+456)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,647 miles
    Test number
    964633323993
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass94,191 miles (+2,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,191 miles
    Test number
    318441099469
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass92,130 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,130 miles
    Test number
    118399745195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses are slightly deteriated
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight cracks on sidewall and tread

  17. Fail92,130 miles (+3,032)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,130 miles
    Test number
    527998145136
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses are slightly deteriated
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight cracks on sidewall and tread

  18. Pass89,098 miles (+2,925)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,098 miles
    Test number
    427440154146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront electric windows not working
    • NoteNearside headlight slightly insecure

  19. Pass86,173 miles (+3,472)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,173 miles
    Test number
    146829743178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass82,701 miles (+33)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,701 miles
    Test number
    455092252121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail82,668 miles (+3,708)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    647721252134
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass78,960 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    235757241459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,419 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    163883050129
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside outer windscreen washer jet not working

  24. Pass75,419 miles (+1,228)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    623023650146
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside outer windscreen washer jet not working

  25. Fail74,191 miles3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    230436249111
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside headlight slightly loose
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit. STRONGLY ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack

  26. Pass74,191 miles (+6,714)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    742326149156
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside headlight slightly loose
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit. STRONGLY ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack

  27. Pass67,477 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    701079848174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,422 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,422 miles
    Test number
    392993047109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,327 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    143255836146
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

Questions about T980 RPG

Does T980 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T980 RPG is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T980 RPG?
The MOT on T980 RPG is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T980 RPG done?
T980 RPG was recorded at 119,464 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,956 miles a year.
Has T980 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T980 RPG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T980 RPG 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 T980 RPG find?
T980 RPG passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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