BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T162 SDEMOT history
T162 SDE is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,272 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 83,272 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,823 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T162 SDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T162 SDE was last recorded at 83,272 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,884 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,388 miles
- Average per year
- 3,823 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,272 miles
- 2025 – 81,884 miles
- 2024 – 80,020 miles
- 2023 – 77,910 miles
- 2022 – 76,196 miles
- 2021 – 73,530 miles
- 2020 – 71,888 miles
- 2019 – 69,087 miles
- 2018 – 64,747 miles
- 2017 – 59,778 miles
- 2016 – 54,422 miles
- 2015 – 48,773 miles
- 2014 – 43,810 miles
- 2013 – 38,293 miles
- 2012 – 33,035 miles
- 2011 – 27,947 miles
- 2010 – 21,334 miles
- 2009 – 14,252 miles
- 2008 – 8,628 miles
- 2007 – 6,716 miles
- 2006 – 6,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,272 miles
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,272 miles (+1,388)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 83,272 miles
- Test number
- 742219066861
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass81,884 miles (+1,864)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 81,884 miles
- Test number
- 439528826337
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass80,020 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 80,020 miles
- Test number
- 495133695337
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail80,013 miles (+2,103)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,013 miles
- Test number
- 328094850292
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,910 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 77,910 miles
- Test number
- 828177318373
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail77,910 miles (+1,714)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,910 miles
- Test number
- 551237052112
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed ovef heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,196 miles (+2,666)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 76,196 miles
- Test number
- 735237221600
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,530 miles (+1,642)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,530 miles
- Test number
- 492804537057
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass71,888 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 71,888 miles
- Test number
- 786758622513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,879 miles (+2,792)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,879 miles
- Test number
- 595936165478
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass69,087 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 69,087 miles
- Test number
- 207641038942
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail69,087 miles (+4,340)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,087 miles
- Test number
- 359847003887
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on offside near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,747 miles (+4,969)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 64,747 miles
- Test number
- 661048773561
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass59,778 miles (+5,356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 59,778 miles
- Test number
- 290812412012
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass54,422 miles (+5,649)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 54,422 miles
- Test number
- 284706387553
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass48,773 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 48,773 miles
- Test number
- 436758865004
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail48,773 miles (+4,963)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,773 miles
- Test number
- 506938065062
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass43,810 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,810 miles
- Test number
- 486303364076
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail43,810 miles (+5,517)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,810 miles
- Test number
- 755023664028
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,293 miles (+5,258)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 38,293 miles
- Test number
- 306687863052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,035 miles (+5,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 33,035 miles
- Test number
- 938386862010
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,947 miles (+6,613)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 27,947 miles
- Test number
- 269766061016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront and rear brake discs worn an pitted
Pass21,334 miles (+7,082)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 21,334 miles
- Test number
- 794952960072
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass14,252 miles (+5,624)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 14,252 miles
- Test number
- 274162779047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,628 miles (+1,912)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 8,628 miles
- Test number
- 803110978027
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass6,716 miles (+246)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 6,716 miles
- Test number
- 504301177006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 6,470 miles
- Test number
- 814473576081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T162 SDE
- Does T162 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T162 SDE is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T162 SDE?
- The MOT on T162 SDE is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T162 SDE done?
- T162 SDE was recorded at 83,272 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,823 miles a year.
- Has T162 SDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T162 SDE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T162 SDE 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 T162 SDE find?
- T162 SDE passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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