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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T143 SPLMOT history

T143 SPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 203,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2026
Mileage
203,578 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T143 SPL
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T143 SPL was last recorded at 203,578 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 12,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,785 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
12,793 miles
Average per year
8,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,578 miles
  • 2023 – 190,785 miles
  • 2022 – 182,537 miles
  • 2020 – 165,234 miles
  • 2019 – 155,557 miles
  • 2017 – 133,024 miles
  • 2016 – 126,439 miles
  • 2015 – 123,432 miles
  • 2014 – 118,484 miles
  • 2013 – 113,265 miles
  • 2012 – 103,985 miles
  • 2011 – 90,794 miles
  • 2010 – 86,453 miles
  • 2009 – 81,217 miles
  • 2008 – 73,970 miles
  • 2007 – 66,507 miles
  • 2006 – 53,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,578 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,578 miles (+12,793)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    203,578 miles
    Test number
    989760032532
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass190,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,785 miles
    Test number
    203445212076
    • AdvisoryFRONT SCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING VIEW
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail190,773 miles (+8,236)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,773 miles
    Test number
    778285942222
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle TAILGATE (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFRONT SCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING VIEW
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass182,537 miles (+17,303)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,537 miles
    Test number
    532302672202
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,234 miles (+9,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,234 miles
    Test number
    609697382231
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass155,557 miles (+22,533)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,557 miles
    Test number
    208275357928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,024 miles (+6,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,024 miles
    Test number
    366330490512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass126,439 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,439 miles
    Test number
    522709107452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,432 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,432 miles
    Test number
    150364816716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail123,430 miles (+4,946)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,430 miles
    Test number
    493809117350
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass118,484 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,484 miles
    Test number
    295534084235
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm

  12. Fail118,484 miles (+5,219)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,484 miles
    Test number
    338729774446
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm

  13. Pass113,265 miles (+9,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    113,265 miles
    Test number
    819492683282
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass103,985 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    537846682294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail103,985 miles (+13,191)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    348956982295
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass90,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,794 miles
    Test number
    926894791203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,794 miles (+4,341)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,794 miles
    Test number
    356024291415
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass86,453 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,453 miles
    Test number
    813403110346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail86,447 miles (+5,230)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,447 miles
    Test number
    144519800349
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass81,217 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,217 miles
    Test number
    984742899255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,970 miles
    Test number
    153658318361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,970 miles (+7,463)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,970 miles
    Test number
    280500818385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass66,507 miles (+13,185)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    910027497234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteABS LIGHT SHOWS INTERMITTANT FAULT

  24. Pass53,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    651307816153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T143 SPL

Does T143 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T143 SPL expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T143 SPL?
The MOT on T143 SPL expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T143 SPL done?
T143 SPL was recorded at 203,578 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 8,025 miles a year.
Has T143 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T143 SPL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T143 SPL 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 T143 SPL find?
T143 SPL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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