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Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T159 BGMMOT history

T159 BGM is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 84,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,951 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 BGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 BGM was last recorded at 84,951 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,928 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
1,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,951 miles
  • 2025 – 84,928 miles
  • 2023 – 82,781 miles
  • 2022 – 80,308 miles
  • 2015 – 80,281 miles
  • 2014 – 79,749 miles
  • 2012 – 77,590 miles
  • 2011 – 74,964 miles
  • 2010 – 70,811 miles
  • 2009 – 67,562 miles
  • 2007 – 61,088 miles
  • 2006 – 56,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,951 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,951 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    457952488774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail84,928 miles (+2,147)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    827905396047
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,781 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,781 miles
    Test number
    310576141741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail82,746 miles (+2,438)6 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    535989785890
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass80,308 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,308 miles
    Test number
    348680784862
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail80,302 miles (+21)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,302 miles
    Test number
    878202924914
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing All four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both of them (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass80,281 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,281 miles
    Test number
    669459865178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,749 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,749 miles
    Test number
    269607374404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,590 miles (+2,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    605839202269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Pass74,964 miles (+4,153)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    519614351142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen is cracked but outside swept area.
  11. Pass70,811 miles (+3,249)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,811 miles
    Test number
    644394180043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWasher's getting weak.
    • NoteWindscreen is cracked but outside swept area.
  12. Pass67,562 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,562 miles
    Test number
    351422169052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,088 miles
    Test number
    434480987162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,088 miles (+4,224)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,088 miles
    Test number
    150396677190
    • FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass56,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,864 miles
    Test number
    783342986017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 BGM

Does T159 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T159 BGM is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T159 BGM?
The MOT on T159 BGM is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T159 BGM done?
T159 BGM was recorded at 84,951 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,404 miles a year.
Has T159 BGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 BGM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T159 BGM 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 T159 BGM find?
T159 BGM passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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