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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T186 SDEMOT history

T186 SDE is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 119,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,255 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T186 SDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T186 SDE was last recorded at 119,255 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 1,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,205 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,050 miles
Average per year
2,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,255 miles
  • 2024 – 118,205 miles
  • 2023 – 118,017 miles
  • 2022 – 117,254 miles
  • 2021 – 115,489 miles
  • 2020 – 114,913 miles
  • 2019 – 113,226 miles
  • 2018 – 111,882 miles
  • 2017 – 110,633 miles
  • 2016 – 108,699 miles
  • 2015 – 107,493 miles
  • 2014 – 105,256 miles
  • 2013 – 104,036 miles
  • 2012 – 101,884 miles
  • 2011 – 96,859 miles
  • 2010 – 92,712 miles
  • 2009 – 86,987 miles
  • 2008 – 82,070 miles
  • 2007 – 77,088 miles
  • 2006 – 74,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront All front suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear All rear suspension arms corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    658508249926
    • AdvisoryFront All front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,255 miles (+1,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,255 miles
    Test number
    458058978987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentre foremost exhaust bracket incomplete
    • AdvisoryRears exhaust section corroded and blowing slightly
    • AdvisorySubframe and suspension components corroded

  3. Pass118,205 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,205 miles
    Test number
    114735447273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on sub frames/susp. arms

  4. Fail118,198 miles (+181)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,198 miles
    Test number
    880607799781
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySubframe and suspension components corroded

  5. Pass118,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,017 miles
    Test number
    239662662042
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from power steering pump area

  6. Fail118,017 miles (+763)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,017 miles
    Test number
    316918748858
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from power steering pump area

  7. Pass117,254 miles (+1,765)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,254 miles
    Test number
    767351942138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,489 miles
    Test number
    987217720531
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail115,488 miles (+575)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,488 miles
    Test number
    567588494110
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass114,913 miles (+1,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,913 miles
    Test number
    859784649936
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass113,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,226 miles
    Test number
    886007478936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen

  12. Fail113,226 miles (+1,344)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,226 miles
    Test number
    493954754895
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen

  13. Pass111,882 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,882 miles
    Test number
    390353822649
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Fail111,882 miles (+1,249)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,882 miles
    Test number
    150907464909
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass110,633 miles (+1,934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,633 miles
    Test number
    472930514669
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n/s/f inner rack arm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass108,699 miles (+1,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,699 miles
    Test number
    561141615480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass107,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,493 miles
    Test number
    347652365010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,493 miles (+647)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,493 miles
    Test number
    587178791252
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass106,846 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,846 miles
    Test number
    105887925456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail106,846 miles (+1,590)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,846 miles
    Test number
    119456625001
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass105,256 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,256 miles
    Test number
    857318144061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,235 miles (+1,199)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    107095934471
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass104,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,036 miles
    Test number
    286729723077
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail104,036 miles (+2,152)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,036 miles
    Test number
    679619923037
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass101,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,884 miles
    Test number
    818461432016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  26. Fail101,884 miles (+5,025)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,884 miles
    Test number
    517340632069
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  27. Pass96,859 miles (+4,147)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,859 miles
    Test number
    448537121061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriated

  28. Pass92,712 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,712 miles
    Test number
    631858340062
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Fail92,711 miles (+5,724)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,711 miles
    Test number
    173703940448
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass86,987 miles (+4,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    793599529026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass82,070 miles (+4,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,070 miles
    Test number
    450128638061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass77,088 miles (+2,356)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,088 miles
    Test number
    502942557001
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges

  33. Pass74,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    460939936063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail74,732 miles1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    623439036015
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pad warning wire not connected
    • NoteFront tyres only 3mm and worn on outer edges
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 3mm

Questions about T186 SDE

Does T186 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T186 SDE is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T186 SDE?
The MOT on T186 SDE is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T186 SDE done?
T186 SDE was recorded at 119,255 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 2,278 miles a year.
Has T186 SDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T186 SDE has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T186 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 T186 SDE find?
T186 SDE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 11 advisories: front all front suspension components corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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