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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T146 SPLMOT history

T146 SPL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
174,451 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T146 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T146 SPL was last recorded at 174,451 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2008: 108,247 miles, lower than 108,321 miles on 28 Aug 2008.

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
174,402 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
4,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,451 miles
  • 2024 – 167,154 miles
  • 2023 – 155,343 miles
  • 2022 – 154,729 miles
  • 2020 – 153,729 miles
  • 2019 – 151,812 miles
  • 2018 – 148,718 miles
  • 2017 – 144,752 miles
  • 2016 – 141,113 miles
  • 2015 – 137,459 miles
  • 2014 – 134,307 miles
  • 2013 – 128,867 miles
  • 2012 – 123,496 miles
  • 2011 – 120,299 miles
  • 2010 – 114,192 miles
  • 2009 – 112,029 miles
  • 2008 – 108,247 miles
  • 2007 – 103,417 miles
  • 2006 – 99,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,451 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine oil level LOW.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Undertray not fully secure Missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,451 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,451 miles
    Test number
    137179752576
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,402 miles (+7,248)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,402 miles
    Test number
    165819568731
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle requires tracking
    • AdvisoryWiper operate on intermittent

  3. Pass167,154 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,154 miles
    Test number
    338880003458
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level LOW.
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure Missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,115 miles (+11,772)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,115 miles
    Test number
    212807104285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Reflective backing missing. (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joint. (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level LOW.
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure Missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,343 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,343 miles
    Test number
    463114287219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,200 miles (+471)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,200 miles
    Test number
    718281165935
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass154,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    163568453465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,726 miles (+997)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,726 miles
    Test number
    799854299428
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass153,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,729 miles
    Test number
    595838621100
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail153,727 miles (+1,915)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,727 miles
    Test number
    198044388908
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass151,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,812 miles
    Test number
    724786646895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail151,809 miles (+3,091)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,809 miles
    Test number
    344442334214
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass148,718 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,718 miles
    Test number
    993577466031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,752 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,752 miles
    Test number
    155330252701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn unevenly especially on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail144,752 miles (+3,639)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,752 miles
    Test number
    410875236721
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Blue in colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue in colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn unevenly especially on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass141,113 miles (+3,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,113 miles
    Test number
    882849469286
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass137,459 miles (+3,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    137,459 miles
    Test number
    255260584977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack inner track rod joint has some play
    • AdvisoryParking brake screeches on application
    • AdvisoryThere is some corrosion to the rear brake metal lines

  18. Pass134,307 miles (+5,440)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,307 miles
    Test number
    249175874290
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear indicators becoming white as the orange coating deteriorates
    • NoteWasher fluid poor flow

  19. Pass128,867 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    128,867 miles
    Test number
    945515773271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,496 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,496 miles
    Test number
    656772372229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass123,496 miles (+3,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    123,496 miles
    Test number
    835502972236
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass120,299 miles (+6,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,299 miles
    Test number
    315997191412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass114,192 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,192 miles
    Test number
    343854540231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,029 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    112,029 miles
    Test number
    910910649296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass108,247 miles (-74)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    973143448201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail108,321 miles (+4,904)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    973011248238
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass103,417 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    103,417 miles
    Test number
    950122257135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass99,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    99,202 miles
    Test number
    950261346356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T146 SPL

Does T146 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T146 SPL expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T146 SPL?
The MOT on T146 SPL expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T146 SPL done?
T146 SPL was recorded at 174,451 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 4,008 miles a year.
Has T146 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T146 SPL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T146 SPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T146 SPL find?
T146 SPL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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