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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T120 GNMMOT history

T120 GNM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
109,364 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 GNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 GNM was last recorded at 109,364 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,723 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
641 miles
Average per year
2,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,364 miles
  • 2024 – 108,723 miles
  • 2023 – 108,332 miles
  • 2022 – 107,824 miles
  • 2021 – 107,089 miles
  • 2020 – 106,758 miles
  • 2019 – 106,273 miles
  • 2018 – 105,711 miles
  • 2017 – 104,828 miles
  • 2016 – 103,673 miles
  • 2015 – 103,031 miles
  • 2014 – 101,722 miles
  • 2013 – 99,776 miles
  • 2012 – 97,879 miles
  • 2010 – 96,243 miles
  • 2009 – 91,708 miles
  • 2008 – 87,242 miles
  • 2007 – 80,369 miles
  • 2006 – 79,638 miles
  • 2005 – 58,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,364 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,364 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,364 miles
    Test number
    136676206131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,723 miles (+391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,723 miles
    Test number
    213507025450
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass108,332 miles (+508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,332 miles
    Test number
    365377291423
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator has slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass107,824 miles (+735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,824 miles
    Test number
    260787382236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass107,089 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,089 miles
    Test number
    365682212542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,758 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,758 miles
    Test number
    848090713785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,273 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    715768561437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,711 miles
    Test number
    847289001492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,711 miles (+883)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,711 miles
    Test number
    546687954332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass104,828 miles (+1,155)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,828 miles
    Test number
    873948233841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass103,673 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,673 miles
    Test number
    497319430802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,031 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,031 miles
    Test number
    565855805160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,722 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,722 miles
    Test number
    969888914118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,776 miles (+1,897)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,776 miles
    Test number
    619410723155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  15. Pass97,879 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,879 miles
    Test number
    825129382019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,243 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,243 miles
    Test number
    903799090244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,751 miles
    Test number
    103980890466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,751 miles (+2,043)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,751 miles
    Test number
    712019980087
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureInner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass91,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    91,708 miles
    Test number
    262218019137
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Fail91,708 miles (+4,466)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,708 miles
    Test number
    570528019133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass87,242 miles (+6,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    420827788075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass80,369 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,369 miles
    Test number
    112205297012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,319 miles (+681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,319 miles
    Test number
    422703777005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass79,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    543693896234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,638 miles (+20,695)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    483253996281
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 0mm on inner edge
  26. Pass58,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    58,943 miles
    Test number
    250198365432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T120 GNM

Does T120 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T120 GNM is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T120 GNM?
The MOT on T120 GNM is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T120 GNM done?
T120 GNM was recorded at 109,364 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 2,478 miles a year.
Has T120 GNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 GNM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T120 GNM 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 T120 GNM find?
T120 GNM passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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