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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T206 FBWMOT history

T206 FBW is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 185,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
185,617 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T206 FBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T206 FBW was last recorded at 185,617 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,404 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,617 miles
  • 2025 – 185,404 miles
  • 2024 – 183,940 miles
  • 2023 – 183,939 miles
  • 2021 – 183,798 miles
  • 2020 – 180,564 miles
  • 2019 – 175,548 miles
  • 2018 – 174,150 miles
  • 2017 – 172,111 miles
  • 2016 – 169,072 miles
  • 2015 – 165,707 miles
  • 2014 – 162,389 miles
  • 2013 – 161,493 miles
  • 2012 – 159,858 miles
  • 2011 – 155,086 miles
  • 2010 – 151,148 miles
  • 2009 – 148,328 miles
  • 2008 – 142,449 miles
  • 2007 – 127,146 miles
  • 2006 – 112,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,617 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,617 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    185,617 miles
    Test number
    568731011862
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail185,617 miles (+213)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,617 miles
    Test number
    750651408125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass185,404 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    185,404 miles
    Test number
    434448600500
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail185,396 miles (+1,456)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,396 miles
    Test number
    229205788919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass183,940 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    183,940 miles
    Test number
    892067615431
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy recommend correct silencer (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail183,939 miles (+12)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,939 miles
    Test number
    930962351899
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy recommend correct silencer (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail183,927 miles (+129)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,927 miles
    Test number
    941400878032
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail183,798 miles (+3,234)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,798 miles
    Test number
    439248666741
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill on jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass180,564 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,564 miles
    Test number
    605341978573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail180,564 miles (+5,016)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,564 miles
    Test number
    792960397642
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass175,548 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,548 miles
    Test number
    998976155261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail175,547 miles (+1,397)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,547 miles
    Test number
    178917915415
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  13. Pass174,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    174,150 miles
    Test number
    932815859675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail174,150 miles (+2,039)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,150 miles
    Test number
    930877086660
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced subframe (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced subframe (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass172,111 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    172,111 miles
    Test number
    630960547589
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slight corroded

  16. Fail172,111 miles (+3,039)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,111 miles
    Test number
    860369237527
    • FailureEmissions not tested vehicle overheated (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slight corroded

  17. Pass169,072 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    169,072 miles
    Test number
    289489670364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail169,068 miles (+3,361)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,068 miles
    Test number
    297247246777
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass165,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    165,707 miles
    Test number
    379017775080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail165,707 miles (+3,318)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,707 miles
    Test number
    778247475092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass162,389 miles (+896)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    162,389 miles
    Test number
    367251194088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust weak

  22. Pass161,493 miles (+1,635)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    161,493 miles
    Test number
    217533553075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet strut has failed

  23. Pass159,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    159,858 miles
    Test number
    456665152024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail159,858 miles (+4,772)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,858 miles
    Test number
    246904052080
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass155,086 miles (+3,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    155,086 miles
    Test number
    968629251064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass151,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    151,148 miles
    Test number
    440174760041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  27. Fail151,148 miles (+2,820)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,148 miles
    Test number
    254442160071
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  28. Pass148,328 miles (+5,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    148,328 miles
    Test number
    782525159086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass142,449 miles (+15,303)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    142,449 miles
    Test number
    153772048434
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  30. Pass127,146 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    127,146 miles
    Test number
    350740257045
    • NoteAirbag lamp on

  31. Fail127,146 miles (+14,807)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,146 miles
    Test number
    942130357093
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteAirbag lamp on

  32. Pass112,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    112,339 miles
    Test number
    391873756096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T206 FBW

Does T206 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T206 FBW is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T206 FBW?
The MOT on T206 FBW is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T206 FBW done?
T206 FBW was recorded at 185,617 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has T206 FBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T206 FBW has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T206 FBW 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 T206 FBW find?
T206 FBW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.

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