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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T217 SPLMOT history

T217 SPL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
129,935 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T217 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T217 SPL was last recorded at 129,935 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 3,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,506 miles · 26 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,429 miles
Average per year
3,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,935 miles
  • 2023 – 126,506 miles
  • 2022 – 124,134 miles
  • 2021 – 124,118 miles
  • 2020 – 114,354 miles
  • 2018 – 114,236 miles
  • 2017 – 112,769 miles
  • 2016 – 109,944 miles
  • 2015 – 106,310 miles
  • 2014 – 102,889 miles
  • 2013 – 96,238 miles
  • 2012 – 91,670 miles
  • 2011 – 86,335 miles
  • 2010 – 81,196 miles
  • 2009 – 77,161 miles
  • 2008 – 70,125 miles
  • 2007 – 62,877 miles
  • 2006 – 58,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,935 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,935 miles (+3,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,935 miles
    Test number
    223433022704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass126,506 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,506 miles
    Test number
    823834985479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,134 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,134 miles
    Test number
    305985446833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,118 miles (+9,764)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,118 miles
    Test number
    347591902138
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,354 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,354 miles
    Test number
    570929936941
    • AdvisoryManufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

  6. Pass114,333 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,333 miles
    Test number
    427017996784
    • AdvisoryManufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

  7. Pass114,236 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,236 miles
    Test number
    367938385893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,769 miles (+2,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,769 miles
    Test number
    543661506831
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass109,944 miles (+3,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,944 miles
    Test number
    684746793068
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear diff

  10. Pass106,310 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,310 miles
    Test number
    593537281591
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail106,291 miles (+3,402)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,291 miles
    Test number
    218998231946
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass102,889 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,889 miles
    Test number
    967905034342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail102,878 miles (+2,953)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,878 miles
    Test number
    466842034445
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass99,925 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,925 miles
    Test number
    195260284498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail99,925 miles (+3,687)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,925 miles
    Test number
    876290284022
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass96,238 miles (+4,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,238 miles
    Test number
    577072993025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass91,670 miles (+5,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,670 miles
    Test number
    937877682043
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass86,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    166731581437
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail86,335 miles (+5,139)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    419151481022
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass81,196 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,196 miles
    Test number
    330005870028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail81,162 miles (+4,001)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,162 miles
    Test number
    400554470001
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass77,161 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,161 miles
    Test number
    283113289098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,125 miles (+7,248)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,125 miles
    Test number
    444153558049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    661230967099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,877 miles (+4,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    841450767064
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass58,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    614345276024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,052 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    104925676457
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T217 SPL

Does T217 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T217 SPL expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T217 SPL?
The MOT on T217 SPL expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T217 SPL done?
T217 SPL was recorded at 129,935 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 3,915 miles a year.
Has T217 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T217 SPL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T217 SPL 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 T217 SPL find?
T217 SPL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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