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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T161 SDVMOT history

T161 SDV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
123,135 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 SDV
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 SDV was last recorded at 123,135 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 1,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2006: 86,401 miles, lower than 96,359 miles on 24 Apr 2006.

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
122,113 miles · 25 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,022 miles
Average per year
1,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,135 miles
  • 2024 – 122,113 miles
  • 2022 – 120,961 miles
  • 2021 – 118,211 miles
  • 2015 – 117,784 miles
  • 2012 – 115,150 miles
  • 2011 – 113,520 miles
  • 2010 – 108,334 miles
  • 2009 – 104,290 miles
  • 2008 – 99,422 miles
  • 2007 – 93,785 miles
  • 2006 – 86,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,135 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,135 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,135 miles
    Test number
    672194735712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,113 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,113 miles
    Test number
    167144493324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,961 miles (+2,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,961 miles
    Test number
    374245771471
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass118,211 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    617554475923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,784 miles (+2,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,784 miles
    Test number
    703076224418
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing thin

  6. Pass115,150 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,150 miles
    Test number
    646434532214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,520 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    629394431133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust heat protecteor is insecure

  8. Fail113,520 miles (+5,186)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    909434231120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust heat protecteor is insecure

  9. Pass108,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    108,334 miles
    Test number
    800690120176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,334 miles (+4,044)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,334 miles
    Test number
    203513610171
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension arm rear mounting bushes, efficient at time of test.

  11. Pass104,290 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    104,290 miles
    Test number
    901167829188
    • NoteWater pump noisey

  12. Fail104,290 miles (+4,868)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,290 miles
    Test number
    932201129153
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWater pump noisey

  13. Fail99,422 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,422 miles
    Test number
    410151208129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass99,422 miles (+5,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    99,422 miles
    Test number
    660981608163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass93,785 miles (+7,384)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,785 miles
    Test number
    360491027118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,401 miles (-9,958)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,401 miles
    Test number
    161629926192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    96,359 miles
    Test number
    582034816164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 SDV

Does T161 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 SDV expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 SDV?
The MOT on T161 SDV expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 SDV done?
T161 SDV was recorded at 123,135 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 1,382 miles a year.
Has T161 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 SDV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2011.
Has the mileage on T161 SDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T161 SDV find?
T161 SDV passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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