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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y6 RCPMOT history

Y6 RCP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

Y6 RCP grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,109 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 RCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 RCP was last recorded at 83,109 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,869 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
3,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,109 miles
  • 2025 – 82,869 miles
  • 2024 – 82,380 miles
  • 2023 – 81,100 miles
  • 2022 – 80,120 miles
  • 2021 – 78,685 miles
  • 2020 – 76,790 miles
  • 2019 – 75,410 miles
  • 2018 – 72,849 miles
  • 2017 – 71,084 miles
  • 2016 – 66,884 miles
  • 2015 – 63,086 miles
  • 2014 – 55,433 miles
  • 2013 – 48,175 miles
  • 2012 – 41,277 miles
  • 2011 – 23,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,109 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,109 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,109 miles
    Test number
    799622018178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,869 miles (+489)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,869 miles
    Test number
    270427710989
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass82,380 miles (+1,280)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,380 miles
    Test number
    447412715917
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass81,100 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,100 miles
    Test number
    360103566442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,120 miles (+1,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,120 miles
    Test number
    811607686186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

  6. Pass78,685 miles (+1,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    433696092493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,790 miles
    Test number
    979723106833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,790 miles (+1,380)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,790 miles
    Test number
    569904886591
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass75,410 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,410 miles
    Test number
    626052814529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,849 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,849 miles
    Test number
    449836958288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,084 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    775446304835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,884 miles (+3,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,884 miles
    Test number
    940168358051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cut

  13. Pass63,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,086 miles
    Test number
    358015833318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail63,086 miles (+7,653)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,086 miles
    Test number
    722680605729
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,433 miles (+7,258)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,433 miles
    Test number
    388689954291
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass48,175 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,175 miles
    Test number
    415412263266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,277 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    366702962423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,534 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,534 miles
    Test number
    716169252032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  19. Pass35,534 miles (+11,888)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,534 miles
    Test number
    985049252091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,646 miles
    Test number
    729420461076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 RCP

Does Y6 RCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 RCP is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 RCP?
The MOT on Y6 RCP is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 RCP done?
Y6 RCP was recorded at 83,109 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,811 miles a year.
Has Y6 RCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 RCP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y6 RCP 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 Y6 RCP find?
Y6 RCP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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