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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T215 STAMOT history

T215 STA is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2025
Mileage
63,830 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T215 STA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T215 STA was last recorded at 63,830 miles on 14 Jun 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,828 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,830 miles
  • 2021 – 63,661 miles
  • 2020 – 63,623 miles
  • 2019 – 63,520 miles
  • 2018 – 63,371 miles
  • 2017 – 63,152 miles
  • 2013 – 62,725 miles
  • 2012 – 62,612 miles
  • 2011 – 62,200 miles
  • 2010 – 61,118 miles
  • 2009 – 60,519 miles
  • 2008 – 59,117 miles
  • 2006 – 56,118 miles
  • 2005 – 53,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,830 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front and rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,830 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    820043372131
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components

  2. Fail63,828 miles (+167)4 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    472230958415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring some components

  3. Pass63,661 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,661 miles
    Test number
    167841455236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    911805673286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail63,623 miles (+103)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    651876951415
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,520 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,520 miles
    Test number
    487958005017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,513 miles (+142)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,513 miles
    Test number
    888965450438
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass63,371 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    445326859565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,152 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,152 miles
    Test number
    801162339146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,729 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    224262016823
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  11. Fail62,728 miles (+3)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,728 miles
    Test number
    166746956284
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass62,725 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,725 miles
    Test number
    239623973204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,612 miles (+412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,612 miles
    Test number
    888846712255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass62,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,200 miles
    Test number
    165467281167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,198 miles (+1,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,198 miles
    Test number
    605727381173
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass61,118 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    470377380184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,104 miles (+585)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,104 miles
    Test number
    414223360104
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass60,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    480206059129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,519 miles (+1,402)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    930795159127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,117 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,117 miles
    Test number
    151051038129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,118 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,118 miles
    Test number
    350690126460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    53,200 miles
    Test number
    391739605207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T215 STA

Does T215 STA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T215 STA expired on 13 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T215 STA?
The MOT on T215 STA expired on 13 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T215 STA done?
T215 STA was recorded at 63,830 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 563 miles a year.
Has T215 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T215 STA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T215 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 T215 STA find?
T215 STA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; under covers obscuring some components.

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