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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T203 SPHMOT history

T203 SPH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
166,432 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T203 SPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T203 SPH was last recorded at 166,432 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 5,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,501 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,931 miles
Average per year
4,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,432 miles
  • 2025 – 160,501 miles
  • 2024 – 152,963 miles
  • 2022 – 151,602 miles
  • 2021 – 142,869 miles
  • 2017 – 142,823 miles
  • 2016 – 139,156 miles
  • 2015 – 125,108 miles
  • 2014 – 109,431 miles
  • 2013 – 95,373 miles
  • 2012 – 94,798 miles
  • 2011 – 92,205 miles
  • 2010 – 90,766 miles
  • 2009 – 88,757 miles
  • 2008 – 87,169 miles
  • 2007 – 85,149 miles
  • 2006 – 82,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,432 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,432 miles (+5,931)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    166,432 miles
    Test number
    843362219837
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass160,501 miles (+7,538)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    160,501 miles
    Test number
    568024322648
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass152,963 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    152,963 miles
    Test number
    303474955619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,602 miles (+8,733)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,602 miles
    Test number
    546434054269
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,869 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,869 miles
    Test number
    216601850933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,866 miles (+43)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,866 miles
    Test number
    659441154175
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass142,823 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,823 miles
    Test number
    997159178037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,156 miles
    Test number
    224670484308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r jacking point corroding

  9. Fail139,156 miles (+14,048)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,156 miles
    Test number
    811134420590
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r jacking point corroding

  10. Pass125,108 miles (+15,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    126198695474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass109,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,431 miles
    Test number
    569805704187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,431 miles (+14,058)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,431 miles
    Test number
    286374304128
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass95,373 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,373 miles
    Test number
    289255103182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,355 miles (+557)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    437050803189
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,798 miles
    Test number
    727418332171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail94,798 miles (+2,593)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,798 miles
    Test number
    666918632126
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass92,205 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    656798651144
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass90,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,766 miles
    Test number
    143605340109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,765 miles (+2,008)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,765 miles
    Test number
    784685940171
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass88,757 miles (+1,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,757 miles
    Test number
    213663059418
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass87,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,169 miles
    Test number
    780465558112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,162 miles (+2,013)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,162 miles
    Test number
    702095458143
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass85,149 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,149 miles
    Test number
    793893147166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    474645866196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T203 SPH

Does T203 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T203 SPH is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T203 SPH?
The MOT on T203 SPH is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T203 SPH done?
T203 SPH was recorded at 166,432 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 4,199 miles a year.
Has T203 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T203 SPH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T203 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 T203 SPH find?
T203 SPH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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