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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T144 SPKMOT history

T144 SPK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
87,158 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T144 SPK
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T144 SPK was last recorded at 87,158 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2007: 57,193 miles, lower than 57,430 miles on 25 Jul 2007.
  • 20 May 2020: 84,949 miles, lower than 84,994 miles on 18 May 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,126 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
2,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,158 miles
  • 2023 – 86,583 miles
  • 2022 – 85,895 miles
  • 2021 – 85,506 miles
  • 2020 – 84,949 miles
  • 2018 – 84,099 miles
  • 2015 – 82,520 miles
  • 2014 – 81,778 miles
  • 2013 – 80,621 miles
  • 2012 – 78,587 miles
  • 2011 – 77,076 miles
  • 2010 – 68,719 miles
  • 2009 – 62,206 miles
  • 2008 – 60,327 miles
  • 2007 – 57,914 miles
  • 2006 – 48,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,158 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Clip missing from nearside rear caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Corrosion to all brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front tyre bald on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear number plate faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight oil leak from gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,158 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,158 miles
    Test number
    651750091088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,126 miles (+543)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,126 miles
    Test number
    728041137993
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,583 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,583 miles
    Test number
    697976269140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,895 miles (+389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,895 miles
    Test number
    221061651730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,506 miles (+557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,506 miles
    Test number
    574391923461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,949 miles (-45)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,949 miles
    Test number
    456529209242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClip missing from nearside rear caliper
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake discs
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox

  7. Fail84,994 miles (+895)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    661181233388
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClip missing from nearside rear caliper
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake discs
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox

  8. Pass84,099 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,099 miles
    Test number
    809712115396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail84,002 miles (+1,482)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,002 miles
    Test number
    322767426133
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,520 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    224138785479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,778 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    516702564219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,621 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,621 miles
    Test number
    797395443229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,587 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    616191522287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    465473911233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,076 miles (+8,357)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    457308501238
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass68,719 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,719 miles
    Test number
    890314120295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,206 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,206 miles
    Test number
    682653939274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass60,327 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,327 miles
    Test number
    424652138234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,310 miles (+2,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,310 miles
    Test number
    812951438225
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass57,914 miles (+721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    301772847494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail57,193 miles (-237)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,193 miles
    Test number
    174400547266
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,430 miles (+9,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    874696807274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,313 miles
    Test number
    314463206175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T144 SPK

Does T144 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T144 SPK expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T144 SPK?
The MOT on T144 SPK expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T144 SPK done?
T144 SPK was recorded at 87,158 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 2,002 miles a year.
Has T144 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T144 SPK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T144 SPK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T144 SPK find?
T144 SPK passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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