BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
V10 RACMOT history
V10 RAC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 133,601 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,704 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V10 RAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 13 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V10 RAC was last recorded at 133,601 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 4,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,486 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,115 miles
- Average per year
- 5,704 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,601 miles
- 2025 – 129,486 miles
- 2024 – 125,228 miles
- 2023 – 120,405 miles
- 2022 – 114,091 miles
- 2021 – 108,527 miles
- 2020 – 103,586 miles
- 2019 – 98,316 miles
- 2018 – 94,531 miles
- 2017 – 90,005 miles
- 2016 – 84,058 miles
- 2015 – 79,778 miles
- 2014 – 74,618 miles
- 2013 – 68,139 miles
- 2012 – 61,247 miles
- 2011 – 53,171 miles
- 2010 – 44,458 miles
- 2009 – 35,620 miles
- 2008 – 26,665 miles
- 2007 – 23,022 miles
- 2006 – 18,497 miles
- 2005 – 14,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,601 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both sides flexi brake hose mountings corroded
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,601 miles (+4,115)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 133,601 miles
- Test number
- 987832470237
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both sides flexi brake hose mountings corroded
Pass129,486 miles (+4,258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 129,486 miles
- Test number
- 432560617901
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass125,228 miles (+4,823)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 125,228 miles
- Test number
- 405306056623
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass120,405 miles (+249)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 120,405 miles
- Test number
- 571777411372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail120,156 miles (+6,065)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,156 miles
- Test number
- 267585631025
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,091 miles (+5,564)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 114,091 miles
- Test number
- 927219251255
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass108,527 miles (+4,941)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 108,527 miles
- Test number
- 137652472683
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,586 miles (+5,270)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 103,586 miles
- Test number
- 731970408294
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,316 miles (+3,785)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 98,316 miles
- Test number
- 569167408143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty at hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,531 miles (+4,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 94,531 miles
- Test number
- 153244979895
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.
Pass90,005 miles (+5,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 90,005 miles
- Test number
- 922614451752
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass84,058 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 84,058 miles
- Test number
- 764615546121
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail84,058 miles (+4,280)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,058 miles
- Test number
- 838360260804
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass79,778 miles (+5,160)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,778 miles
- Test number
- 326409705444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,618 miles (+6,479)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 74,618 miles
- Test number
- 979870714242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,139 miles (+6,892)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 68,139 miles
- Test number
- 819922313284
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,247 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 61,247 miles
- Test number
- 327827202216
- NoteO/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn
Fail61,247 miles (+8,076)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,247 miles
- Test number
- 688757202289
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteO/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn
Pass53,171 miles (+8,713)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 53,171 miles
- Test number
- 979088201204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,458 miles (+8,838)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 44,458 miles
- Test number
- 772197400292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,620 miles (+8,955)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 35,620 miles
- Test number
- 224551909298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,665 miles (+3,643)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 26,665 miles
- Test number
- 244212118272
- NoteO/s/r tyre 3mm
Pass23,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 23,022 miles
- Test number
- 204253317276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,022 miles (+4,525)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,022 miles
- Test number
- 992592317243
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteN/s/r tyre 2.5mm †o/s/r tyre 3.5mm
Pass18,497 miles (+3,685)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 18,497 miles
- Test number
- 383184336407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 14,812 miles
- Test number
- 253308455245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V10 RAC
- Does V10 RAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 RAC is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V10 RAC?
- The MOT on V10 RAC is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V10 RAC done?
- V10 RAC was recorded at 133,601 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,704 miles a year.
- Has V10 RAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V10 RAC has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on V10 RAC 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 V10 RAC find?
- V10 RAC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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