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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

V11 RKCMOT history

V11 RKC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 121,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

V11 RKC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2027
Mileage
121,912 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 RKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 RKC was last recorded at 121,912 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 1,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2021: 110,264 miles, lower than 116,258 miles on 1 Oct 2021.

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
120,681 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,231 miles
Average per year
4,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,912 miles
  • 2025 – 120,681 miles
  • 2024 – 119,532 miles
  • 2023 – 114,880 miles
  • 2022 – 111,794 miles
  • 2021 – 110,264 miles
  • 2020 – 109,360 miles
  • 2019 – 107,656 miles
  • 2018 – 106,182 miles
  • 2017 – 104,657 miles
  • 2016 – 100,122 miles
  • 2015 – 97,699 miles
  • 2013 – 93,090 miles
  • 2012 – 87,644 miles
  • 2011 – 75,050 miles
  • 2010 – 67,579 miles
  • 2009 – 57,252 miles
  • 2008 – 45,801 miles
  • 2007 – 41,295 miles
  • 2006 – 35,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,912 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front wing taped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre has a nail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,912 miles (+1,231)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    121,912 miles
    Test number
    209612511016
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,681 miles (+1,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,681 miles
    Test number
    591975524153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing taped
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass119,532 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,532 miles
    Test number
    790633244703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,880 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,880 miles
    Test number
    270372549232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,794 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,794 miles
    Test number
    847537253633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing taped

  6. Fail111,740 miles (+1,476)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,740 miles
    Test number
    527880597069
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  7. Pass110,264 miles (-5,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,264 miles
    Test number
    837624688057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail116,258 miles (+6,898)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,258 miles
    Test number
    113014739331
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,360 miles (+1,704)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,360 miles
    Test number
    617016732924
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,656 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,656 miles
    Test number
    264932313250
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail107,656 miles (+1,474)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,656 miles
    Test number
    409351624314
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,182 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,182 miles
    Test number
    850989261088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material well corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material well corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished/cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  13. Fail106,170 miles (+1,513)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,170 miles
    Test number
    971052216928
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both left and right (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material well corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material well corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished/cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  14. Pass104,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    208558428420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake down on performance

  15. Fail104,657 miles (+4,535)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    910663942929
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault drivers seat wiring connector (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake down on performance

  16. Pass100,122 miles (+2,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,122 miles
    Test number
    623042897960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHorn requires extra hard push

  17. Pass97,699 miles (+4,609)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,699 miles
    Test number
    235184105115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteZenon lights fitted

  18. Pass93,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    436635263305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,090 miles (+5,446)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    459715263392
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass87,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,644 miles
    Test number
    937057972269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail87,644 miles (+12,594)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,644 miles
    Test number
    796117372278
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass75,050 miles (+7,471)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    499378101141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,579 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,579 miles
    Test number
    933914660076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,488 miles (+10,236)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,488 miles
    Test number
    480651060079
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass57,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    184364869069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,252 miles (+11,451)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    651444769053
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass45,801 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,801 miles
    Test number
    140809238034
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail45,801 miles (+4,506)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,801 miles
    Test number
    364709738049
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass41,295 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,295 miles
    Test number
    771940157050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,276 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,276 miles
    Test number
    352024146003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail34,979 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,979 miles
    Test number
    530544836077
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface scars in n/s tyres walls

Questions about V11 RKC

Does V11 RKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 RKC is valid until 18 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 RKC?
The MOT on V11 RKC is valid until 18 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 RKC done?
V11 RKC was recorded at 121,912 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,194 miles a year.
Has V11 RKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 RKC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V11 RKC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V11 RKC find?
V11 RKC passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front body panel slightly loose wing; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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