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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T172 SPJMOT history

T172 SPJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
125,980 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 SPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 SPJ was last recorded at 125,980 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 8,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,436 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,544 miles
Average per year
5,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,980 miles
  • 2025 – 117,436 miles
  • 2024 – 111,752 miles
  • 2022 – 102,075 miles
  • 2021 – 100,917 miles
  • 2019 – 84,816 miles
  • 2018 – 77,745 miles
  • 2017 – 72,230 miles
  • 2016 – 65,518 miles
  • 2015 – 58,748 miles
  • 2014 – 50,164 miles
  • 2013 – 43,544 miles
  • 2012 – 37,350 miles
  • 2011 – 33,558 miles
  • 2010 – 30,539 miles
  • 2009 – 28,150 miles
  • 2008 – 26,288 miles
  • 2007 – 24,798 miles
  • 2006 – 22,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,980 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel slightly distorted
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Body panel slightly loose slant panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,980 miles (+8,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    125,980 miles
    Test number
    232885433583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,436 miles (+5,684)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,436 miles
    Test number
    116459994404
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slant panel slightly loose

  3. Pass111,752 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,752 miles
    Test number
    661266326514
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Body panel slightly loose slant panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,749 miles (+9,674)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    949849595329
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Body panel slightly loose slant panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,075 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,075 miles
    Test number
    310873050388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail102,059 miles (+1,142)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,059 miles
    Test number
    197707338151
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,917 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,917 miles
    Test number
    335763169621
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail100,915 miles (+16,099)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,915 miles
    Test number
    673890749883
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,816 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,816 miles
    Test number
    590542926686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,745 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,745 miles
    Test number
    739388394514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail77,741 miles (+5,511)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,741 miles
    Test number
    841087975977
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass72,230 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,230 miles
    Test number
    929302249181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,276 miles (+5,758)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,276 miles
    Test number
    595091447640
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass65,518 miles (+6,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,518 miles
    Test number
    453328037535
    • AdvisorySlight play in ball joint on osf steering arm

  15. Pass58,748 miles (+8,584)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    285172055142
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteVery slight noise from suspect offside rear wheel bearing

  16. Pass50,164 miles (+6,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,164 miles
    Test number
    646579494046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass43,544 miles (+6,194)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,544 miles
    Test number
    206712793045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,350 miles (+3,792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,350 miles
    Test number
    755693582031
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge.

  19. Pass33,558 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,558 miles
    Test number
    655961991018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,539 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,539 miles
    Test number
    204033390082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,150 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,150 miles
    Test number
    910432189063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,288 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,288 miles
    Test number
    631180078057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,798 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,798 miles
    Test number
    604204367039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,935 miles
    Test number
    983157366046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T172 SPJ

Does T172 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 SPJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T172 SPJ?
The MOT on T172 SPJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T172 SPJ done?
T172 SPJ was recorded at 125,980 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,092 miles a year.
Has T172 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 SPJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T172 SPJ 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 T172 SPJ find?
T172 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive.

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