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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T201 MVXMOT history

T201 MVX is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
128,908 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T201 MVX
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T201 MVX was last recorded at 128,908 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,492 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,416 miles
Average per year
3,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,908 miles
  • 2024 – 127,492 miles
  • 2023 – 123,563 miles
  • 2022 – 123,342 miles
  • 2021 – 122,788 miles
  • 2020 – 122,464 miles
  • 2019 – 121,571 miles
  • 2018 – 120,430 miles
  • 2017 – 119,585 miles
  • 2016 – 109,928 miles
  • 2015 – 103,456 miles
  • 2014 – 99,544 miles
  • 2013 – 94,959 miles
  • 2012 – 88,636 miles
  • 2011 – 86,315 miles
  • 2010 – 82,944 miles
  • 2009 – 77,596 miles
  • 2008 – 75,347 miles
  • 2007 – 69,730 miles
  • 2006 – 60,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,908 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & slight cracking on tread edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,908 miles (+1,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,908 miles
    Test number
    400787162096
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,492 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,492 miles
    Test number
    273541611213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,563 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,563 miles
    Test number
    427140939377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail123,554 miles (+212)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,554 miles
    Test number
    830886077375
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting open in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting open in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass123,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    587106357970
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail123,342 miles (+554)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    943467683088
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass122,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,788 miles
    Test number
    619667157651
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & slight cracking on tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail122,788 miles (+324)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,788 miles
    Test number
    316030840328
    • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & slight cracking on tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass122,464 miles (+893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,464 miles
    Test number
    638176197574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass121,571 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,571 miles
    Test number
    569921664411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,430 miles (+845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,430 miles
    Test number
    189281080065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass119,585 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,585 miles
    Test number
    762124378327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,582 miles (+9,654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,582 miles
    Test number
    710467734742
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass109,928 miles (+6,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,928 miles
    Test number
    727689153530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,456 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,456 miles
    Test number
    227757078632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail103,456 miles (+3,912)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,456 miles
    Test number
    953632897325
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass99,544 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,544 miles
    Test number
    119294894292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,959 miles (+6,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    397695693496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass88,636 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,636 miles
    Test number
    755744982294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,315 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,315 miles
    Test number
    267524981251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,944 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,944 miles
    Test number
    573948170233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,596 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,596 miles
    Test number
    122552579264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,347 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,347 miles
    Test number
    773281198253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,730 miles (+9,575)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    693552187251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,155 miles
    Test number
    180949116205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T201 MVX

Does T201 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T201 MVX is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T201 MVX?
The MOT on T201 MVX is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T201 MVX done?
T201 MVX was recorded at 128,908 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,481 miles a year.
Has T201 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T201 MVX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T201 MVX 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 T201 MVX find?
T201 MVX passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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