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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

V4 RBLMOT history

V4 RBL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

V4 RBL black 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 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
130,405 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V4 RBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V4 RBL was last recorded at 130,405 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,793 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
612 miles
Average per year
6,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,405 miles
  • 2023 – 129,793 miles
  • 2021 – 128,605 miles
  • 2020 – 124,159 miles
  • 2019 – 116,531 miles
  • 2018 – 107,958 miles
  • 2017 – 101,043 miles
  • 2016 – 89,256 miles
  • 2015 – 77,311 miles
  • 2014 – 71,968 miles
  • 2013 – 58,949 miles
  • 2012 – 47,579 miles
  • 2010 – 42,254 miles
  • 2009 – 36,446 miles
  • 2008 – 27,785 miles
  • 2007 – 15,647 miles
  • 2006 – 14,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,405 miles
  • AdvisoryABS light flickered on and then went off and stayed off
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Minor damage to tyre outer side wall
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,405 miles (+612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,405 miles
    Test number
    724152280319
    • AdvisoryABS light flickered on and then went off and stayed off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Minor damage to tyre outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass129,793 miles (+1,188)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,793 miles
    Test number
    211811470302
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,605 miles
    Test number
    573172176489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail128,605 miles (+4,446)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,605 miles
    Test number
    706988386885
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass124,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,159 miles
    Test number
    634266905157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail124,159 miles (+7,628)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,159 miles
    Test number
    930546017672
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,531 miles (+8,573)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,531 miles
    Test number
    178512403166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    210628586167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail107,958 miles (+6,915)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    857991188510
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass101,043 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,043 miles
    Test number
    916531072884
    • 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)

  11. Fail101,041 miles (+11,785)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,041 miles
    Test number
    906474295060
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  12. Pass89,256 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    796349536121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail89,254 miles (+11,943)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,254 miles
    Test number
    361672615012
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass77,311 miles (+5,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,311 miles
    Test number
    736953185179
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass71,968 miles (+13,019)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,968 miles
    Test number
    548568274047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  16. Pass58,949 miles (+11,370)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    836947313055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has deep cut on inner sidewall
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass47,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,579 miles
    Test number
    149561822019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,579 miles (+5,325)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,579 miles
    Test number
    918950822006
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and nearside rear inner brake pad low

  19. Pass42,254 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,254 miles
    Test number
    254774110337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,220 miles (+5,774)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    151743910317
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,446 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,446 miles
    Test number
    201690399218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,785 miles
    Test number
    231694818114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,785 miles (+12,138)2 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,785 miles
    Test number
    291864418135
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBelly pan fitted
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front wings and boot slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges and outer sidewall cut
    • NoteOuter sills covered
    • NoteRear pads appear low
    • NoteTested in damp conditions

  24. Pass15,647 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,647 miles
    Test number
    252298177089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,274 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,274 miles
    Test number
    254662556056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail14,230 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,230 miles
    Test number
    323759736036
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about V4 RBL

Does V4 RBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V4 RBL expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V4 RBL?
The MOT on V4 RBL expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V4 RBL done?
V4 RBL was recorded at 130,405 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 6,092 miles a year.
Has V4 RBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V4 RBL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V4 RBL 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 V4 RBL find?
V4 RBL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: abs light flickered on and then went off and stayed off; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear minor damage to tyre outer side wall, and 3 more.

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