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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T216 MVXMOT history

T216 MVX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
96,853 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T216 MVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T216 MVX was last recorded at 96,853 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,783 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
2,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,853 miles
  • 2024 – 91,860 miles
  • 2023 – 89,058 miles
  • 2022 – 88,986 miles
  • 2021 – 88,698 miles
  • 2020 – 88,097 miles
  • 2019 – 86,951 miles
  • 2018 – 85,428 miles
  • 2017 – 83,817 miles
  • 2016 – 82,025 miles
  • 2015 – 80,131 miles
  • 2014 – 78,046 miles
  • 2013 – 75,985 miles
  • 2012 – 74,325 miles
  • 2011 – 72,358 miles
  • 2010 – 69,647 miles
  • 2009 – 67,868 miles
  • 2008 – 65,645 miles
  • 2007 – 61,350 miles
  • 2006 – 56,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,853 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,853 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    612871080168
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,783 miles (+4,923)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,783 miles
    Test number
    719824708668
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,860 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,860 miles
    Test number
    443432945718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,058 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,058 miles
    Test number
    121607566433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,986 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    362902011211
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill/wheel arch slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass88,698 miles (+601)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    408887629046
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at bottom/outer sill at rear area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread separating slightly (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in stering brack inner joints, both sides.

  7. Pass88,097 miles (+1,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,097 miles
    Test number
    760877770885
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack offside inner joint.

  8. Pass86,951 miles (+1,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,951 miles
    Test number
    133024646427
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

  9. Pass85,428 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    488943322881
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack offside inner joint

  10. Pass83,817 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,817 miles
    Test number
    780751539746
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides of car (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass82,025 miles (+1,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,025 miles
    Test number
    607079697245
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn on both shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread slightly damaged and worn low on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack offside inner joint

  12. Pass80,131 miles (+2,085)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,131 miles
    Test number
    247088425114
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads wearing on both shoulders both sides of car
    • NotePreviously greased rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides of car

  13. Pass78,046 miles (+2,061)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    947275034131
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads worn on shoulders

  14. Pass75,985 miles (+1,660)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,985 miles
    Test number
    445528123136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads wearing on shoulders
    • NoteSlight play in both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

  15. Pass74,325 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    129607832147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,358 miles
    Test number
    558709331133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,358 miles (+2,711)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,358 miles
    Test number
    959638831167
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass69,647 miles (+1,779)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,647 miles
    Test number
    562948710149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass67,868 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,868 miles
    Test number
    614206229163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,645 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    220198628480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,350 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,350 miles
    Test number
    663242027114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,476 miles
    Test number
    414147716180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,476 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,476 miles
    Test number
    522976716179
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T216 MVX

Does T216 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T216 MVX expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T216 MVX?
The MOT on T216 MVX expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T216 MVX done?
T216 MVX was recorded at 96,853 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 2,086 miles a year.
Has T216 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T216 MVX has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T216 MVX 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 T216 MVX find?
T216 MVX passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pad warning light on dash; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox.

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