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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T188 SPLMOT history

T188 SPL is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
155,196 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 SPL was last recorded at 155,196 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 2,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,337 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,859 miles
Average per year
4,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,196 miles
  • 2023 – 152,337 miles
  • 2022 – 150,107 miles
  • 2021 – 146,674 miles
  • 2020 – 144,240 miles
  • 2019 – 141,425 miles
  • 2018 – 137,198 miles
  • 2017 – 132,646 miles
  • 2016 – 128,285 miles
  • 2015 – 123,457 miles
  • 2014 – 117,030 miles
  • 2013 – 111,751 miles
  • 2012 – 107,234 miles
  • 2011 – 103,902 miles
  • 2010 – 100,117 miles
  • 2009 – 96,477 miles
  • 2008 – 92,953 miles
  • 2007 – 85,052 miles
  • 2006 – 77,079 miles
  • 2005 – 69,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,196 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNsr wheel arch corroded

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,196 miles (+2,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,196 miles
    Test number
    924707630839
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr wheel arch corroded

  2. Pass152,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,337 miles
    Test number
    526135343121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail152,337 miles (+2,230)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,337 miles
    Test number
    929012760101
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass150,107 miles (+159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,107 miles
    Test number
    392089114166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point

  5. Fail149,948 miles (+3,274)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,948 miles
    Test number
    491948521995
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill - jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in offside steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,674 miles (+2,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,674 miles
    Test number
    769764662430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,240 miles
    Test number
    582972090558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,240 miles (+2,815)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,240 miles
    Test number
    236201207313
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,425 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,425 miles
    Test number
    541357267091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,198 miles
    Test number
    839780785533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,198 miles (+4,552)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,198 miles
    Test number
    835320578885
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass132,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    132,646 miles
    Test number
    697325428211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,646 miles (+4,361)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,646 miles
    Test number
    782965631641
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass128,285 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    128,285 miles
    Test number
    254764207850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,457 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,457 miles
    Test number
    627600986156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,030 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,030 miles
    Test number
    868237264215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,018 miles (+5,267)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,018 miles
    Test number
    145756664215
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass111,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,751 miles
    Test number
    549398493204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,751 miles (+4,517)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,751 miles
    Test number
    506485093260
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail107,234 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,234 miles
    Test number
    677029592229
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass107,234 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,234 miles
    Test number
    999269692218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,902 miles (+3,785)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    103,902 miles
    Test number
    457343291286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine rough on idling

  23. Pass100,117 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,117 miles
    Test number
    694135680275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,477 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,477 miles
    Test number
    834695579202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,953 miles (+7,901)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,953 miles
    Test number
    220513588228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,052 miles (+7,973)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    870850997296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,079 miles (+7,997)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,079 miles
    Test number
    962466876244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    69,082 miles
    Test number
    520250685276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T188 SPL

Does T188 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T188 SPL expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T188 SPL?
The MOT on T188 SPL expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T188 SPL done?
T188 SPL was recorded at 155,196 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 4,545 miles a year.
Has T188 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 SPL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T188 SPL 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 T188 SPL find?
T188 SPL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; nsr wheel arch corroded.

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