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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T194 SPHMOT history

T194 SPH is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
94,156 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T194 SPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T194 SPH was last recorded at 94,156 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 7,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,556 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
7,600 miles
Average per year
2,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,156 miles
  • 2024 – 86,556 miles
  • 2023 – 85,953 miles
  • 2022 – 85,366 miles
  • 2021 – 83,796 miles
  • 2019 – 82,883 miles
  • 2018 – 82,832 miles
  • 2017 – 77,619 miles
  • 2016 – 72,555 miles
  • 2015 – 69,561 miles
  • 2014 – 67,610 miles
  • 2013 – 66,092 miles
  • 2012 – 64,249 miles
  • 2011 – 61,848 miles
  • 2010 – 57,643 miles
  • 2009 – 54,620 miles
  • 2008 – 51,845 miles
  • 2007 – 48,035 miles
  • 2006 – 45,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,156 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to fluid loss (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside side skirt insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside side skirt insecure

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front suspension corroded through out

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear suspension corroded through out

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,156 miles (+7,600)1 dangerous16 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,156 miles
    Test number
    506557272164
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to fluid loss (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside side skirt insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside side skirt insecure

  2. Pass86,556 miles (+603)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,556 miles
    Test number
    128757871907
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded through out
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded through out

  3. Pass85,953 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    126461131816
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded through out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded through out

  4. Fail85,953 miles (+587)3 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    593141852387
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded through out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded through out

  5. Pass85,366 miles (+1,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,366 miles
    Test number
    209357220521
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded through out
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded thorough out

  6. Pass83,796 miles (+913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,796 miles
    Test number
    669846940743
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass82,883 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    615608102456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,832 miles (+5,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,832 miles
    Test number
    345303629210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass77,619 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,619 miles
    Test number
    315814348531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,555 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,555 miles
    Test number
    507543877806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,561 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,561 miles
    Test number
    495248945127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,610 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    408541154152
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass67,610 miles (+1,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    975521854187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass66,092 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,092 miles
    Test number
    395772053197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,249 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,249 miles
    Test number
    156221092053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,848 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,848 miles
    Test number
    645112091096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,643 miles (+3,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,643 miles
    Test number
    194983890043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass54,620 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,620 miles
    Test number
    741652449097
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play on offside front.

  19. Fail54,620 miles (+2,775)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,620 miles
    Test number
    883800749054
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play on offside front.

  20. Pass51,845 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,845 miles
    Test number
    653586238035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    520338937079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,035 miles (+2,118)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    521078937042
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass45,917 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    411710786142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T194 SPH

Does T194 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T194 SPH expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T194 SPH?
The MOT on T194 SPH expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T194 SPH done?
T194 SPH was recorded at 94,156 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 2,516 miles a year.
Has T194 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T194 SPH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T194 SPH 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 T194 SPH find?
T194 SPH failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 16 major defects and 2 advisories: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear; brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid loss, and 16 more.

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