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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T140 BBNMOT history

T140 BBN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
127,535 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T140 BBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T140 BBN was last recorded at 127,535 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 1,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,973 miles · 30 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
1,562 miles
Average per year
4,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,535 miles
  • 2017 – 125,973 miles
  • 2016 – 121,914 miles
  • 2015 – 116,284 miles
  • 2014 – 108,102 miles
  • 2013 – 94,331 miles
  • 2012 – 83,535 miles
  • 2011 – 71,520 miles
  • 2010 – 61,152 miles
  • 2009 – 47,757 miles
  • 2008 – 36,131 miles
  • 2006 – 34,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,535 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,535 miles (+1,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,535 miles
    Test number
    291512981965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass125,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,973 miles
    Test number
    972255653952
    • 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)

  3. Fail125,973 miles (+4,059)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,973 miles
    Test number
    284321791522
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  4. Pass121,914 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,914 miles
    Test number
    551148236933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,909 miles (+5,625)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,909 miles
    Test number
    543862430997
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak (gearbox)

  6. Pass116,284 miles (+8,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,284 miles
    Test number
    497984915185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteMid to rear section clamp cracked & bolts corroded

  7. Pass108,102 miles (+13,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,102 miles
    Test number
    537364314167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass94,331 miles (+10,796)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    206703413446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,535 miles (+12,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    817818112131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass71,520 miles (+10,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,520 miles
    Test number
    217915221459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass61,152 miles (+13,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    181907120144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass47,757 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,757 miles
    Test number
    233792539492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure

  13. Fail47,757 miles (+11,626)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,757 miles
    Test number
    360038729136
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure

  14. Pass36,131 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,131 miles
    Test number
    220380938102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    864897836009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T140 BBN

Does T140 BBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T140 BBN expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T140 BBN?
The MOT on T140 BBN expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T140 BBN done?
T140 BBN was recorded at 127,535 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 4,855 miles a year.
Has T140 BBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T140 BBN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T140 BBN 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 T140 BBN find?
T140 BBN passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.

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