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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T205 STAMOT history

T205 STA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 176,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
176,213 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T205 STA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T205 STA was last recorded at 176,213 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,656 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
557 miles
Average per year
5,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,213 miles
  • 2025 – 175,656 miles
  • 2024 – 174,730 miles
  • 2022 – 172,201 miles
  • 2021 – 167,764 miles
  • 2020 – 165,522 miles
  • 2019 – 150,383 miles
  • 2018 – 146,260 miles
  • 2017 – 142,521 miles
  • 2016 – 135,815 miles
  • 2015 – 129,206 miles
  • 2014 – 122,203 miles
  • 2013 – 115,269 miles
  • 2012 – 108,259 miles
  • 2011 – 102,005 miles
  • 2010 – 96,215 miles
  • 2009 – 89,552 miles
  • 2008 – 82,537 miles
  • 2007 – 72,998 miles
  • 2006 – 62,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,213 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,213 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    176,213 miles
    Test number
    541137698028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,656 miles (+926)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    175,656 miles
    Test number
    983892130995
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass174,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    174,730 miles
    Test number
    704098806350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch plus inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail174,730 miles (+2,529)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,730 miles
    Test number
    936167717715
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch plus inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,201 miles (+4,437)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,201 miles
    Test number
    622716173553
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,764 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,764 miles
    Test number
    207669210069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass165,522 miles (+15,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,522 miles
    Test number
    825127648184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,383 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,383 miles
    Test number
    928550425819
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside rear inner sill/ jacking point

  9. Fail150,376 miles (+4,116)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,376 miles
    Test number
    762218470874
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside rear inner sill/ jacking point

  10. Pass146,260 miles (+3,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,260 miles
    Test number
    298863258557
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass142,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,521 miles
    Test number
    517529080799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Fail142,521 miles (+6,706)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,521 miles
    Test number
    438768329275
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Pass135,815 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,815 miles
    Test number
    446722020414
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

  14. Fail135,811 miles (+6,605)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,811 miles
    Test number
    440974608947
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both seats sill area (5.2.6)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

  15. Pass129,206 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    345641835171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,203 miles (+3)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,203 miles
    Test number
    549249314106
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • Note1x Section of centre stop lamp is inoperational
    • NoteCheck control lamp is illuminated on dashboard
    • NoteOffside sill panel / jacking points are slightly corroded

  17. Fail122,200 miles (+6,931)1 failure1 repaired8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,200 miles
    Test number
    137958914135
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • Note1x Section of centre stop lamp is inoperational
    • NoteCheck control lamp is illuminated on dashboard
    • NoteOffside sill panel / jacking points are slightly corroded

  18. Pass115,269 miles (+3)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,269 miles
    Test number
    475413133120
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear jacking point is slightly corroded

  19. Fail115,266 miles (+7,007)5 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,266 miles
    Test number
    226129023492
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear jacking point is slightly corroded

  20. Pass108,259 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    108,259 miles
    Test number
    379814722182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear jacking points are corroded

  21. Fail108,259 miles (+6,254)3 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,259 miles
    Test number
    219393722169
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear jacking points are corroded

  22. Fail102,005 miles5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,005 miles
    Test number
    605785921199
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass102,005 miles (+5,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,005 miles
    Test number
    976655221113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass96,215 miles (+6,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,215 miles
    Test number
    224254620144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Fail89,552 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,552 miles
    Test number
    273911639403
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass89,552 miles (+7,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,552 miles
    Test number
    611811639190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass82,537 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,537 miles
    Test number
    990160218149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail82,467 miles (+9,469)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,467 miles
    Test number
    244579508163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass72,998 miles (+10,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,998 miles
    Test number
    231718907127
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass62,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    381929686019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Fail62,558 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    630369786024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T205 STA

Does T205 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T205 STA is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T205 STA?
The MOT on T205 STA is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T205 STA done?
T205 STA was recorded at 176,213 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 5,598 miles a year.
Has T205 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T205 STA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T205 STA 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 STA find?
T205 STA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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