BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T205 BPSMOT history
T205 BPS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 57,753 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 57,753 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T205 BPS
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T205 BPS was last recorded at 57,753 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 57,749 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 1,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,753 miles
- 2025 – 57,749 miles
- 2024 – 51,863 miles
- 2023 – 47,114 miles
- 2022 – 46,104 miles
- 2020 – 44,363 miles
- 2019 – 43,856 miles
- 2018 – 43,607 miles
- 2017 – 43,500 miles
- 2016 – 43,262 miles
- 2015 – 43,109 miles
- 2013 – 41,493 miles
- 2012 – 38,444 miles
- 2011 – 36,506 miles
- 2010 – 34,411 miles
- 2009 – 33,128 miles
- 2008 – 31,976 miles
- 2007 – 30,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,753 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,753 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 57,753 miles
- Test number
- 943141807364
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail57,749 miles (+5,886)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,749 miles
- Test number
- 163822181079
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,863 miles (+168)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 51,863 miles
- Test number
- 644152219675
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail51,695 miles (+4,581)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,695 miles
- Test number
- 928407569972
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP RUBBER BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,114 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 47,114 miles
- Test number
- 875037068668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail47,112 miles (+1,008)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,112 miles
- Test number
- 791383636145
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass46,104 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 46,104 miles
- Test number
- 795362385019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail46,104 miles (+1,741)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,104 miles
- Test number
- 329022206134
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass44,363 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 44,363 miles
- Test number
- 337950468647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
Fail44,358 miles (+502)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,358 miles
- Test number
- 883119061351
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
Pass43,856 miles (+249)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,856 miles
- Test number
- 681539872621
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass43,607 miles (+107)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 43,607 miles
- Test number
- 970013874584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass43,500 miles (+238)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 43,500 miles
- Test number
- 826223146107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,262 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 43,262 miles
- Test number
- 589999418592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2016
- Odometer
- 43,109 miles
- Test number
- 268281515468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,109 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,109 miles
- Test number
- 138591015131
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 406098324107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,493 miles (+3,049)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 41,493 miles
- Test number
- 397388023188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread
Pass38,444 miles (+1,938)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 38,444 miles
- Test number
- 997387212118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 36,506 miles
- Test number
- 655521631132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,506 miles (+2,095)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,506 miles
- Test number
- 528710231173
- DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass34,411 miles (+1,283)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 34,411 miles
- Test number
- 381987520111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,128 miles (+1,152)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 33,128 miles
- Test number
- 880825959114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,976 miles (+1,646)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 31,976 miles
- Test number
- 380355458117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 30,330 miles
- Test number
- 740823967169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T205 BPS
- Does T205 BPS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T205 BPS is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T205 BPS?
- The MOT on T205 BPS is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T205 BPS done?
- T205 BPS was recorded at 57,753 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,460 miles a year.
- Has T205 BPS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T205 BPS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T205 BPS 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 T205 BPS find?
- T205 BPS passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s.
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