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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T138 TDVMOT history

T138 TDV is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,849 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 TDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 TDV was last recorded at 112,849 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,784 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
4,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,849 miles
  • 2024 – 100,429 miles
  • 2023 – 94,138 miles
  • 2022 – 87,209 miles
  • 2020 – 78,432 miles
  • 2019 – 70,359 miles
  • 2018 – 62,360 miles
  • 2017 – 55,412 miles
  • 2014 – 54,601 miles
  • 2013 – 52,471 miles
  • 2012 – 50,123 miles
  • 2011 – 47,247 miles
  • 2010 – 44,263 miles
  • 2009 – 40,415 miles
  • 2008 – 36,968 miles
  • 2007 – 32,519 miles
  • 2006 – 28,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,849 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake Pad Wear Light Illuminated but No Physical IssuesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • 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
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySpare Wheel Slightly LooseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake fluid warning lamp defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,849 miles (+65)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,849 miles
    Test number
    366590038286
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Wear Light Illuminated but No Physical Issues
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare Wheel Slightly Loose

  2. Fail112,784 miles1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,784 miles
    Test number
    189349396699
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Wear Light Illuminated but No Physical Issues
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare Wheel Slightly Loose

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    486664415468
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,429 miles
    Test number
    366013564675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail100,429 miles (+6,291)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,429 miles
    Test number
    825319402651
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass94,138 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,138 miles
    Test number
    632417563166
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,132 miles (+6,923)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    534403203725
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,209 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    306139109756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and o/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail87,199 miles (+8,767)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    269962392134
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and o/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,432 miles
    Test number
    222625550928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail78,432 miles (+8,073)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,432 miles
    Test number
    524569259986
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,359 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,359 miles
    Test number
    729439615907
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  13. Fail70,357 miles (+7,997)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,357 miles
    Test number
    452302260062
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  14. Pass62,360 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    723417562296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail62,318 miles (+6,906)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    213527498759
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass55,412 miles (+811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    140183220023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass54,601 miles (+35)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    119947024166
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteN/s front tyre starting to wear low in places
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn cery low (on limit ,advise replacement)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre starting to wear low

  18. Fail54,566 miles (+2,095)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    917181024102
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteN/s front tyre starting to wear low in places
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn cery low (on limit ,advise replacement)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre starting to wear low

  19. Pass52,471 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,471 miles
    Test number
    236309813140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,123 miles (+2,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,123 miles
    Test number
    425615022159
    • NoteO/s/f steering axle ball joint has slight play

  21. Pass47,247 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    225636621153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,263 miles (+3,848)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,263 miles
    Test number
    202385720454
    • NoteO/s front lower ball joint has play
    • NoteO/s inner steering rack joint has play
    • NoteO/s rear inner brake pad starting to wear low

  23. Pass40,415 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    611277329114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,968 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    392509528113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,519 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,519 miles
    Test number
    681574227130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,768 miles
    Test number
    330864926155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T138 TDV

Does T138 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T138 TDV is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T138 TDV?
The MOT on T138 TDV is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T138 TDV done?
T138 TDV was recorded at 112,849 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,168 miles a year.
Has T138 TDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 TDV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T138 TDV 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 T138 TDV find?
T138 TDV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pad wear light illuminated but no physical issues; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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