BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
V28 RSMMOT history
V28 RSM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 106,739 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,118 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V28 RSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V28 RSM was last recorded at 106,739 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,790 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,949 miles
- Average per year
- 4,118 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,739 miles
- 2025 – 102,790 miles
- 2024 – 99,181 miles
- 2023 – 95,935 miles
- 2022 – 93,032 miles
- 2021 – 90,053 miles
- 2020 – 88,796 miles
- 2019 – 82,102 miles
- 2018 – 80,490 miles
- 2017 – 77,170 miles
- 2016 – 73,163 miles
- 2015 – 69,175 miles
- 2014 – 65,509 miles
- 2013 – 62,048 miles
- 2012 – 56,894 miles
- 2011 – 51,263 miles
- 2010 – 45,558 miles
- 2009 – 40,760 miles
- 2008 – 36,147 miles
- 2007 – 30,600 miles
- 2006 – 24,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,739 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, Transmission + Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Fuel Cap Seal Perished
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,739 miles (+3,949)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 106,739 miles
- Test number
- 954482969903
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, Transmission + Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,790 miles (+3,609)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 102,790 miles
- Test number
- 543878835106
- AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 3mm, Cracking badly inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Cracking badly inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, Transmission + Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,181 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 99,181 miles
- Test number
- 819642401803
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,181 miles (+3,246)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,181 miles
- Test number
- 863696049560
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,935 miles (+2,903)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 95,935 miles
- Test number
- 756253547165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,032 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 93,032 miles
- Test number
- 160325331950
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail93,019 miles (+2,966)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,019 miles
- Test number
- 615573287451
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,053 miles (+1,257)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 90,053 miles
- Test number
- 884841403176
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,796 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,796 miles
- Test number
- 679969678670
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Fail88,795 miles (+6,693)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,795 miles
- Test number
- 880900033795
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryImbalance between park brake efficiency
Pass82,102 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 82,102 miles
- Test number
- 925357135798
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,102 miles (+1,612)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,102 miles
- Test number
- 620248580047
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,490 miles (+3,320)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 80,490 miles
- Test number
- 969798710929
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,170 miles (+4,007)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 77,170 miles
- Test number
- 780148816355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,163 miles (+3,988)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 73,163 miles
- Test number
- 650525034165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,175 miles (+3,666)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 69,175 miles
- Test number
- 749689075043
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,509 miles (+3,461)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,509 miles
- Test number
- 857110584001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,048 miles (+5,154)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 62,048 miles
- Test number
- 488894083033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,894 miles (+5,631)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,894 miles
- Test number
- 218879962062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,263 miles (+5,705)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,263 miles
- Test number
- 856390381072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,558 miles (+4,798)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,558 miles
- Test number
- 184585380046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,760 miles (+4,613)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 40,760 miles
- Test number
- 911702979085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,147 miles (+5,547)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,147 miles
- Test number
- 400837568085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,600 miles (+6,179)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,600 miles
- Test number
- 771255877096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 24,421 miles
- Test number
- 173001086099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V28 RSM
- Does V28 RSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V28 RSM is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V28 RSM?
- The MOT on V28 RSM is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V28 RSM done?
- V28 RSM was recorded at 106,739 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,118 miles a year.
- Has V28 RSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V28 RSM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on V28 RSM 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 V28 RSM find?
- V28 RSM passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission + rear diff, and 1 more.
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