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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

V10 RKGMOT history

V10 RKG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

V10 RKG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2024
Mileage
188,557 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 RKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 RKG was last recorded at 188,557 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,421 miles · 24 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
8,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,557 miles
  • 2022 – 185,954 miles
  • 2021 – 183,325 miles
  • 2019 – 169,167 miles
  • 2018 – 160,878 miles
  • 2017 – 154,315 miles
  • 2016 – 144,262 miles
  • 2015 – 134,573 miles
  • 2014 – 123,501 miles
  • 2013 – 111,859 miles
  • 2012 – 105,302 miles
  • 2011 – 97,363 miles
  • 2010 – 90,922 miles
  • 2009 – 82,711 miles
  • 2008 – 76,824 miles
  • 2007 – 59,910 miles
  • 2006 – 48,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,557 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along the tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS plus nail in NSR tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,557 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    188,557 miles
    Test number
    993517601241
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail188,421 miles (+2,467)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,421 miles
    Test number
    585475961486
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass185,954 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    185,954 miles
    Test number
    482480575027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along the tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS plus nail in NSR tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail185,921 miles (+2,596)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,921 miles
    Test number
    312664598240
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along the tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS plus nail in NSR tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass183,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    183,325 miles
    Test number
    557600681262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + Along the tank (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail183,325 miles (+14,158)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,325 miles
    Test number
    740286229778
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + Along the tank (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass169,167 miles (+8,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,167 miles
    Test number
    462640074302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass160,878 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    160,878 miles
    Test number
    728673268281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills.

  9. Fail160,878 miles (+6,563)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,878 miles
    Test number
    384447785231
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both os & n/s (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills.

  10. Pass154,315 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,315 miles
    Test number
    456029698306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,177 miles (+9,915)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,177 miles
    Test number
    597950475911
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass144,262 miles (+9,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    144,262 miles
    Test number
    702087598297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f steering

  13. Fail134,573 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,573 miles
    Test number
    479863655159
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass134,573 miles (+11,072)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,573 miles
    Test number
    529163755146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    123,501 miles
    Test number
    537794154133
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Fail123,500 miles (+11,641)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,500 miles
    Test number
    577884854154
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Fail111,859 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,859 miles
    Test number
    399003733179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass111,859 miles (+6,557)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,859 miles
    Test number
    688903533175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass105,302 miles (+7,939)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,302 miles
    Test number
    288478912496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass97,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,363 miles
    Test number
    197133751173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,363 miles (+6,441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,363 miles
    Test number
    946943551165
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass90,922 miles (+8,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    600482940124
    • NoteWipers juddering

  23. Pass82,711 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    230876139409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,824 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    700170748190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to the legal limit.
    • NoteRear indicators a bit pale.
    • NoteSome movement in the o/s/f lower wishbone bushes.

  25. Pass76,824 miles (+16,914)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    951260048166
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to the legal limit.
    • NoteRear indicators a bit pale.
    • NoteSome movement in the o/s/f lower wishbone bushes.

  26. Pass59,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    551613877061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail59,910 miles (+11,678)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    142781277421
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass48,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    503775086113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 RKG

Does V10 RKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V10 RKG expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V10 RKG?
The MOT on V10 RKG expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V10 RKG done?
V10 RKG was recorded at 188,557 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 8,226 miles a year.
Has V10 RKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 RKG has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V10 RKG 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 RKG find?
V10 RKG passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: front supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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