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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T195 VAVMOT history

T195 VAV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,399 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T195 VAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T195 VAV was last recorded at 159,399 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,199 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
200 miles
Average per year
1,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,399 miles
  • 2025 – 159,199 miles
  • 2024 – 159,191 miles
  • 2023 – 158,750 miles
  • 2021 – 158,649 miles
  • 2020 – 158,359 miles
  • 2019 – 158,007 miles
  • 2018 – 157,872 miles
  • 2015 – 156,969 miles
  • 2014 – 155,561 miles
  • 2013 – 152,515 miles
  • 2012 – 149,201 miles
  • 2011 – 145,845 miles
  • 2010 – 142,303 miles
  • 2009 – 138,167 miles
  • 2008 – 134,628 miles
  • 2007 – 128,979 miles
  • 2006 – 121,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,399 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,399 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,399 miles
    Test number
    749932405988
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,199 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    159,199 miles
    Test number
    162414809881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,191 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,191 miles
    Test number
    302651120516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,750 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    158,750 miles
    Test number
    394536890876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,649 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    158,649 miles
    Test number
    920264989746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,359 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,359 miles
    Test number
    524833569818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,007 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    158,007 miles
    Test number
    839077965510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,872 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    157,872 miles
    Test number
    296061184856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,969 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    156,969 miles
    Test number
    318453739627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,561 miles (+3,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    155,561 miles
    Test number
    949965154226
    • NoteFront tyres close to body on lock to lock check.

  11. Pass152,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    152,515 miles
    Test number
    708407653154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,515 miles (+3,314)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,515 miles
    Test number
    827837253126
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass149,201 miles (+3,356)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    149,201 miles
    Test number
    698008452107
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail145,845 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,845 miles
    Test number
    685531351155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass145,845 miles (+3,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    145,845 miles
    Test number
    947601251144
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass142,303 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    142,303 miles
    Test number
    273278750461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,167 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    138,167 miles
    Test number
    531969129159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    134,628 miles
    Test number
    294433348404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,628 miles (+5,649)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,628 miles
    Test number
    314072748110
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass128,979 miles (+7,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    128,979 miles
    Test number
    790667757143
    • NoteC/l 495643

  21. Pass121,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    121,891 miles
    Test number
    390767436186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T195 VAV

Does T195 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T195 VAV is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T195 VAV?
The MOT on T195 VAV is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T195 VAV done?
T195 VAV was recorded at 159,399 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,859 miles a year.
Has T195 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T195 VAV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on T195 VAV 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 T195 VAV find?
T195 VAV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various.

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