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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T140 MUDMOT history

T140 MUD is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 216,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
216,037 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T140 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T140 MUD was last recorded at 216,037 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,035 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,037 miles
  • 2025 – 206,799 miles
  • 2024 – 203,275 miles
  • 2023 – 194,990 miles
  • 2022 – 191,585 miles
  • 2020 – 188,851 miles
  • 2019 – 183,756 miles
  • 2018 – 180,932 miles
  • 2017 – 175,384 miles
  • 2015 – 170,333 miles
  • 2014 – 165,702 miles
  • 2013 – 158,507 miles
  • 2012 – 152,044 miles
  • 2011 – 141,347 miles
  • 2010 – 133,614 miles
  • 2009 – 124,459 miles
  • 2008 – 113,451 miles
  • 2007 – 103,449 miles
  • 2006 – 94,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,037 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,037 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    216,037 miles
    Test number
    141787965110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail216,035 miles (+9,236)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,035 miles
    Test number
    186746855619
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  3. Pass206,799 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    206,799 miles
    Test number
    911817381281
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail206,798 miles (+3,523)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,798 miles
    Test number
    775298487078
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass203,275 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    203,275 miles
    Test number
    604660537496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail203,273 miles (+8,283)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,273 miles
    Test number
    113395145473
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass194,990 miles (+3,405)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    194,990 miles
    Test number
    249984281481
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass191,585 miles (+2,734)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    191,585 miles
    Test number
    236385525591
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective one side not connected but the exhaust is still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of the cars rusty but no holes

  9. Pass188,851 miles (+5,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,851 miles
    Test number
    622291487940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass183,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    183,756 miles
    Test number
    549412234259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail183,756 miles (+2,824)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,756 miles
    Test number
    795794753303
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass180,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    180,932 miles
    Test number
    617768076176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail180,932 miles (+5,548)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,932 miles
    Test number
    311296223847
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass175,384 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    175,384 miles
    Test number
    423942907011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail175,383 miles (+5,050)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,383 miles
    Test number
    195432946540
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake drum locking device insecure low effort on both rear brakes (3.5.1l)

  16. Pass170,333 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    170,333 miles
    Test number
    332105078120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail170,333 miles (+4,631)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,333 miles
    Test number
    292469285966
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass165,702 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    165,702 miles
    Test number
    755384254386
    • NoteLight cracking on o/s front brake hose
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn inner edge

  19. Fail165,699 miles (+7,192)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,699 miles
    Test number
    636832254366
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCondensation in both head lights
    • NoteLight cracking on o/s front brake hose
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteO/s screen wash part blocked
    • NotePad light on

  20. Pass158,507 miles (+6,463)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    158,507 miles
    Test number
    495841093177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLight cracking on n/s front brake hose
    • NoteO/s rear light lens cracked

  21. Pass152,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    152,044 miles
    Test number
    507811002237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail152,044 miles (+10,697)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,044 miles
    Test number
    495035592163
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass141,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    141,347 miles
    Test number
    745756891110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail141,347 miles (+7,733)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,347 miles
    Test number
    489684991183
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass133,614 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    133,614 miles
    Test number
    533666570164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCondensation in o/s head light
    • NoteFront number plate damaged at bottom

  26. Fail133,614 miles (+9,155)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,614 miles
    Test number
    854337460105
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCondensation in o/s head light
    • NoteFront number plate damaged at bottom

  27. Pass124,459 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    124,459 miles
    Test number
    754955299124
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight play at o/s front wheel suspect steering rack

  28. Fail124,451 miles (+11,000)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,451 miles
    Test number
    590628889133
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight play at o/s front wheel suspect steering rack

  29. Pass113,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,451 miles
    Test number
    513806188154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail113,451 miles (+10,002)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,451 miles
    Test number
    571455388118
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass103,449 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    594536587154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail103,276 miles (+9,083)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    604400787198
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass94,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    94,193 miles
    Test number
    254083476487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail94,193 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,193 miles
    Test number
    223863676452
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T140 MUD

Does T140 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T140 MUD is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T140 MUD?
The MOT on T140 MUD is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T140 MUD done?
T140 MUD was recorded at 216,037 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,178 miles a year.
Has T140 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T140 MUD has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T140 MUD 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 MUD find?
T140 MUD passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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