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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T120 VFBMOT history

T120 VFB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,996 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 VFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 VFB was last recorded at 96,996 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,973 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,996 miles
  • 2025 – 96,348 miles
  • 2024 – 95,502 miles
  • 2023 – 94,664 miles
  • 2022 – 93,958 miles
  • 2021 – 92,858 miles
  • 2020 – 92,501 miles
  • 2016 – 85,081 miles
  • 2015 – 76,328 miles
  • 2014 – 68,703 miles
  • 2012 – 62,442 miles
  • 2011 – 58,177 miles
  • 2010 – 55,091 miles
  • 2008 – 48,049 miles
  • 2007 – 41,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,996 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRally car fitted with roll cage and harnessesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,996 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,996 miles
    Test number
    129206097424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRally car fitted with roll cage and harnesses

  2. Fail96,973 miles (+625)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,973 miles
    Test number
    715417662946
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRally car fitted with roll cage and harnesses

  3. Pass96,348 miles (+846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    279948947692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRally car fitted with roll cage and harnesses

  4. Pass95,502 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    590838344103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,664 miles (+706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,664 miles
    Test number
    903271914048
    • AdvisoryRoll cage, bucket seats and harnesses fitted

  6. Pass93,958 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,958 miles
    Test number
    246564157552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,858 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,858 miles
    Test number
    608847487532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,501 miles (+7,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,501 miles
    Test number
    175463404723
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension and exhaust
    • AdvisoryVehicle has bin modified

  9. Pass85,081 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,081 miles
    Test number
    589345201267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,973 miles (+8,645)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,973 miles
    Test number
    713160404019
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass76,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,328 miles
    Test number
    105215815464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail76,328 miles (+7,625)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,328 miles
    Test number
    365074715006
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass68,703 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,703 miles
    Test number
    296115034005
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail68,677 miles (+6,235)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    998740734001
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass62,442 miles (+4,265)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,442 miles
    Test number
    159007852302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front inner rack end

  16. Fail58,177 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    396815521369
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise slight wear to offside of steering rack

  17. Pass58,177 miles (+3,086)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    687475121373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise slight wear to offside of steering rack

  18. Pass55,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,091 miles
    Test number
    713437720347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,089 miles (+7,040)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,089 miles
    Test number
    740497820351
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass48,049 miles (+6,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    372220498201
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass41,495 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,495 miles
    Test number
    782230217303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,492 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,492 miles
    Test number
    691069907324
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about T120 VFB

Does T120 VFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T120 VFB is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T120 VFB?
The MOT on T120 VFB is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T120 VFB done?
T120 VFB was recorded at 96,996 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,939 miles a year.
Has T120 VFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 VFB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T120 VFB 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 VFB find?
T120 VFB passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rally car fitted with roll cage and harnesses.

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