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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T208 XAPMOT history

T208 XAP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 117,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,228 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T208 XAP
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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T208 XAP was last recorded at 117,228 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,226 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,228 miles
  • 2024 – 113,138 miles
  • 2023 – 110,152 miles
  • 2022 – 107,543 miles
  • 2021 – 105,223 miles
  • 2020 – 101,374 miles
  • 2019 – 98,063 miles
  • 2018 – 96,134 miles
  • 2017 – 92,455 miles
  • 2016 – 90,274 miles
  • 2015 – 88,126 miles
  • 2014 – 86,162 miles
  • 2013 – 84,006 miles
  • 2012 – 81,714 miles
  • 2011 – 79,032 miles
  • 2010 – 76,930 miles
  • 2009 – 73,420 miles
  • 2008 – 71,137 miles
  • 2007 – 67,434 miles
  • 2006 – 64,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,228 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,228 miles
    Test number
    329395804948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail117,226 miles (+4,088)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,226 miles
    Test number
    966460661493
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass113,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,138 miles
    Test number
    375493924785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail113,138 miles (+2,986)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,138 miles
    Test number
    379043371537
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,152 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,152 miles
    Test number
    366060776760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear 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 Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail110,151 miles (+2,608)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,151 miles
    Test number
    776573694468
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear 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 Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass107,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,543 miles
    Test number
    517292198596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail107,543 miles (+2,320)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,543 miles
    Test number
    912269226148
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass105,223 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,223 miles
    Test number
    218357142786
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail105,222 miles (+3,848)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,222 miles
    Test number
    672519373412
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass101,374 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,374 miles
    Test number
    304911291956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lacking in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  12. Fail101,374 miles (+3,311)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,374 miles
    Test number
    656396974122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lacking in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  13. Pass98,063 miles (+1,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    693948939699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor pan to chassis holed but outside area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass96,134 miles (+3,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,134 miles
    Test number
    426978097741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass92,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    244655536556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail92,455 miles (+2,181)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    355905257533
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass90,274 miles (+2,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    565300396793
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth main front to rear brake pipes corroded

  18. Pass88,126 miles (+1,964)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    379622655126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth main front to rear brake pipes corroded

  19. Pass86,162 miles (+2,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,162 miles
    Test number
    927854434109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  20. Pass84,006 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,006 miles
    Test number
    396702843158
    • NoteNearside rear brake fed pipe corroded

  21. Fail84,006 miles (+2,292)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,006 miles
    Test number
    485322243131
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake fed pipe corroded

  22. Pass81,714 miles (+2,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    188280852136
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass79,032 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,032 miles
    Test number
    397263731180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Fail79,032 miles (+2,102)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,032 miles
    Test number
    747553331138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Pass76,930 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,930 miles
    Test number
    890953050177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag lamp is on
    • NoteOversills fitted

  26. Fail76,930 miles (+3,510)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,930 miles
    Test number
    302863150167
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag lamp is on
    • NoteOversills fitted

  27. Pass73,420 miles (+2,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,420 miles
    Test number
    771263859158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass71,137 miles (+3,703)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,137 miles
    Test number
    520084958144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag lamp is on
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  29. Pass67,434 miles (+2,699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    612779257183
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW

  30. Pass64,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    141789236166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T208 XAP

Does T208 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T208 XAP is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T208 XAP?
The MOT on T208 XAP is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T208 XAP done?
T208 XAP was recorded at 117,228 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,684 miles a year.
Has T208 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T208 XAP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T208 XAP 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 T208 XAP find?
T208 XAP passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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