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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T183 MVXMOT history

T183 MVX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,399 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 MVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T183 MVX was last recorded at 142,399 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2006: 91,087 miles, lower than 104,368 miles on 15 Nov 2005.

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
142,383 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,399 miles
  • 2025 – 140,236 miles
  • 2023 – 138,063 miles
  • 2022 – 135,684 miles
  • 2021 – 134,980 miles
  • 2020 – 134,390 miles
  • 2018 – 131,308 miles
  • 2014 – 129,802 miles
  • 2013 – 124,511 miles
  • 2012 – 120,325 miles
  • 2011 – 115,388 miles
  • 2010 – 110,644 miles
  • 2009 – 104,803 miles
  • 2008 – 101,000 miles
  • 2007 – 96,369 miles
  • 2006 – 91,087 miles
  • 2005 – 104,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,399 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,399 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,399 miles
    Test number
    5331024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,383 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,383 miles
    Test number
    5319158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,236 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,236 miles
    Test number
    729145548324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,063 miles (+2,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    106636601308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,684 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,684 miles
    Test number
    864892924136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,980 miles (+590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    237734184988
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass134,390 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,390 miles
    Test number
    781616176773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,387 miles (+3,079)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,387 miles
    Test number
    177304110376
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear not working bulb

  9. Pass131,308 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,308 miles
    Test number
    150398572657
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail131,308 miles (+1,506)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,308 miles
    Test number
    630438922658
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,802 miles (+5,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,802 miles
    Test number
    356406284202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass124,511 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,511 miles
    Test number
    918825603268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,509 miles (+4,184)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,509 miles
    Test number
    809863903286
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass120,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,325 miles
    Test number
    388795012436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,325 miles (+4,937)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,325 miles
    Test number
    466238602243
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass115,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,388 miles
    Test number
    429171401289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,388 miles (+4,744)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,388 miles
    Test number
    506191901259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass110,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    110,644 miles
    Test number
    132468000277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,644 miles (+5,841)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,644 miles
    Test number
    362232100236
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass104,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    104,803 miles
    Test number
    413993309272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,803 miles (+3,803)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,803 miles
    Test number
    801103109249
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass101,000 miles (+4,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,000 miles
    Test number
    554805308253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass96,369 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    96,369 miles
    Test number
    360952997116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,087 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,087 miles
    Test number
    601893946152
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass91,087 miles (-13,281)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    91,087 miles
    Test number
    632793746164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass104,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    104,368 miles
    Test number
    451029815362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail104,368 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,368 miles
    Test number
    303959715354
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm rear bushes and ball joint mounts weak.

Questions about T183 MVX

Does T183 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T183 MVX is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T183 MVX?
The MOT on T183 MVX is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T183 MVX done?
T183 MVX was recorded at 142,399 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 1,872 miles a year.
Has T183 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 MVX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T183 MVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T183 MVX find?
T183 MVX passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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