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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T156 SPKMOT history

T156 SPK is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
158,948 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
29
15 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 SPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 SPK was last recorded at 158,948 miles on 30 May 2025, 1,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,631 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,317 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,948 miles
  • 2023 – 157,631 miles
  • 2022 – 154,829 miles
  • 2021 – 150,172 miles
  • 2020 – 144,898 miles
  • 2018 – 144,705 miles
  • 2017 – 141,414 miles
  • 2016 – 137,239 miles
  • 2014 – 130,244 miles
  • 2013 – 123,955 miles
  • 2011 – 117,312 miles
  • 2009 – 114,662 miles
  • 2008 – 108,281 miles
  • 2007 – 100,605 miles
  • 2006 – 90,500 miles
  • 2005 – 90,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,948 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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Driver's airbag obviously defective

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,948 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,948 miles
    Test number
    972517795239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,631 miles
    Test number
    884887127474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail157,631 miles (+2,802)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,631 miles
    Test number
    805117722546
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass154,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,829 miles
    Test number
    625800660647
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,829 miles (+4,657)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,829 miles
    Test number
    978363652133
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,172 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,172 miles
    Test number
    842480068808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,152 miles (+5,254)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,152 miles
    Test number
    394577379110
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass144,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,898 miles
    Test number
    917312016714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,898 miles (+193)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,898 miles
    Test number
    136651322883
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Fail144,705 miles (+3,291)12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,705 miles
    Test number
    543408213194
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryHi level brake light inop
    • AdvisoryN/s/ mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryRear silencer det

  11. Pass141,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    141,414 miles
    Test number
    257870980826
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail141,414 miles (+4,175)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,414 miles
    Test number
    258457350748
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass137,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,239 miles
    Test number
    809194783508
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail137,239 miles (+6,995)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,239 miles
    Test number
    823848190083
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass130,244 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,244 miles
    Test number
    307785924478
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail130,234 miles (+51)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,234 miles
    Test number
    278943124231
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail130,183 miles (+6,228)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,183 miles
    Test number
    529821884188
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteUnable to see rear coil springs

  18. Pass123,955 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,955 miles
    Test number
    208295863115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,312 miles
    Test number
    266395651096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,312 miles (+2,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,312 miles
    Test number
    299314051020
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass114,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    114,662 miles
    Test number
    593199669188
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail114,653 miles (+6,372)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    623439769142
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass108,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,281 miles
    Test number
    782244868146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,277 miles (+7,672)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,277 miles
    Test number
    223454968449
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass100,605 miles (+10,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,605 miles
    Test number
    451246517195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    161153706051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail90,500 miles (+92)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    961983606084
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass90,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    90,408 miles
    Test number
    892406265116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail90,408 miles2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,408 miles
    Test number
    663256465122
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCondensation in both front headlights
    • NoteExhaust center section rattles
    • NoteN/s/r fog light inoperative
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff bushes in poor condition
    • NoteUnable to see brake pads

Questions about T156 SPK

Does T156 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T156 SPK expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T156 SPK?
The MOT on T156 SPK expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T156 SPK done?
T156 SPK was recorded at 158,948 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has T156 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 SPK has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T156 SPK 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 T156 SPK find?
T156 SPK passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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