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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

V2 RKLMOT history

V2 RKL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

V2 RKL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,210 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 RKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 RKL was last recorded at 108,210 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,117 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
4,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,210 miles
  • 2025 – 108,117 miles
  • 2023 – 108,107 miles
  • 2022 – 97,633 miles
  • 2021 – 88,790 miles
  • 2020 – 83,678 miles
  • 2019 – 79,869 miles
  • 2018 – 77,011 miles
  • 2016 – 68,916 miles
  • 2015 – 67,689 miles
  • 2013 – 61,802 miles
  • 2012 – 58,765 miles
  • 2011 – 55,867 miles
  • 2010 – 52,511 miles
  • 2009 – 45,618 miles
  • 2008 – 39,241 miles
  • 2007 – 33,003 miles
  • 2006 – 26,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,210 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,210 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,210 miles
    Test number
    994587817152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,117 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,117 miles
    Test number
    511791003061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,107 miles (+10,474)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,107 miles
    Test number
    395867729947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,633 miles (+8,843)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,633 miles
    Test number
    737799025296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,790 miles (+5,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,790 miles
    Test number
    971301169047
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass83,678 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    103452762134
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail83,677 miles (+3,808)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,677 miles
    Test number
    523612072930
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass79,869 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,869 miles
    Test number
    697875512316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,011 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    674893477676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,010 miles (+8,094)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,010 miles
    Test number
    662355577233
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle and outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass68,916 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,916 miles
    Test number
    427734745744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,689 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,689 miles
    Test number
    483714663121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,802 miles
    Test number
    308878713326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,802 miles (+3,037)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,802 miles
    Test number
    368848513389
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Fail58,765 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    168398512300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut.
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass58,765 miles (+2,898)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    638378512300
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut.
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass55,867 miles (+3,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,867 miles
    Test number
    589880621311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass52,511 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    253739590247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,618 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,618 miles
    Test number
    690230689272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,241 miles (+6,238)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,241 miles
    Test number
    382610068477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteTear in nearside front tyre outer wall,outer wall cracking worn on inner edge & onlimit 1,6mm
    • NoteTear in nearside rear tyre outer wall & on limit 1.6mm
    • NoteTear in offside front tyre outer wall. outer wall cracking & wearing on inner & outer edges
  21. Pass33,003 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    641646737217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,376 miles
    Test number
    673058826285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V2 RKL

Does V2 RKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 RKL is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 RKL?
The MOT on V2 RKL is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 RKL done?
V2 RKL was recorded at 108,210 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,158 miles a year.
Has V2 RKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 RKL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V2 RKL 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 V2 RKL find?
V2 RKL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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