BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T21 SMCMOT history
T21 SMC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 135,816 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,672 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T21 SMC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T21 SMC was last recorded at 135,816 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,625 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 191 miles
- Average per year
- 3,672 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,816 miles
- 2025 – 135,625 miles
- 2024 – 135,128 miles
- 2020 – 134,039 miles
- 2019 – 129,827 miles
- 2018 – 122,028 miles
- 2017 – 112,764 miles
- 2016 – 100,139 miles
- 2015 – 91,514 miles
- 2013 – 91,444 miles
- 2012 – 88,452 miles
- 2011 – 87,074 miles
- 2010 – 83,727 miles
- 2008 – 78,531 miles
- 2007 – 69,644 miles
- 2006 – 60,779 miles
- 2005 – 57,227 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,816 miles
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Feb 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,816 miles (+191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 135,816 miles
- Test number
- 411823331743
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass135,625 miles (+497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 135,625 miles
- Test number
- 886386021833
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,128 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 135,128 miles
- Test number
- 472160933319
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 283577766755
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisorySystem error vehicle mileage at time of test is 134347
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass134,039 miles (+4,212)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 134,039 miles
- Test number
- 404820861524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,827 miles (+7,799)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,827 miles
- Test number
- 659201142459
- AdvisoryCentral 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass122,028 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 122,028 miles
- Test number
- 968777273891
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight weep of oil from power steering pipe /ram
- AdvisorySome deterioration to both front brake hoses
Fail122,028 miles (+9,264)1 dangerous3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,028 miles
- Test number
- 386961603581
- DangerousCentral Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight weep of oil from power steering pipe /ram
- AdvisorySome deterioration to both front brake hoses
Pass112,764 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 112,764 miles
- Test number
- 690612234528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail112,759 miles (+12,620)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,759 miles
- Test number
- 112983320472
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,139 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 100,139 miles
- Test number
- 513064382389
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
Fail100,135 miles (+8,621)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,135 miles
- Test number
- 649726789631
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure bottom bolt loose (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
Pass91,514 miles (+70)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 91,514 miles
- Test number
- 278143045196
- 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)
Pass91,444 miles (+2,992)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 91,444 miles
- Test number
- 757164803258
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall
Pass88,452 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 88,452 miles
- Test number
- 839919582068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail88,449 miles (+1,375)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,449 miles
- Test number
- 187044282033
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,074 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 87,074 miles
- Test number
- 137214781435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail87,074 miles (+3,347)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,074 miles
- Test number
- 949554481085
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,727 miles (+3)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 83,727 miles
- Test number
- 234588970053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteExhaust heat sheild loose
- NoteO/s reverse light not working
- NoteSpare wheel flat
Fail83,724 miles (+5,193)7 failures8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,724 miles
- Test number
- 622247670035
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteExhaust heat sheild loose
- NoteO/s reverse light not working
- NoteSpare wheel flat
Pass78,531 miles (+8,887)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 78,531 miles
- Test number
- 674478858317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,644 miles (+8,428)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 69,644 miles
- Test number
- 382385157378
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass61,216 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 61,216 miles
- Test number
- 910415607069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,779 miles (+3,552)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 60,779 miles
- Test number
- 274993556037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2006
- Odometer
- 57,227 miles
- Test number
- 360981146086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T21 SMC
- Does T21 SMC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 SMC is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T21 SMC?
- The MOT on T21 SMC is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T21 SMC done?
- T21 SMC was recorded at 135,816 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,672 miles a year.
- Has T21 SMC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T21 SMC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on T21 SMC 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 T21 SMC find?
- T21 SMC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: underside corrosion.
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