BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T220 EBWMOT history
T220 EBW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,848 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 132,848 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T220 EBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T220 EBW was last recorded at 132,848 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,307 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,541 miles
- Average per year
- 4,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,848 miles
- 2025 – 131,307 miles
- 2024 – 130,181 miles
- 2023 – 127,313 miles
- 2022 – 125,069 miles
- 2020 – 123,190 miles
- 2019 – 117,960 miles
- 2018 – 112,720 miles
- 2017 – 112,657 miles
- 2016 – 112,175 miles
- 2015 – 110,544 miles
- 2014 – 108,340 miles
- 2013 – 105,318 miles
- 2012 – 96,966 miles
- 2011 – 89,291 miles
- 2010 – 79,817 miles
- 2009 – 69,111 miles
- 2008 – 57,607 miles
- 2007 – 45,074 miles
- 2006 – 36,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,848 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,848 miles (+1,541)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 132,848 miles
- Test number
- 529029404179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 131,307 miles
- Test number
- 894241995605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,307 miles (+1,126)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,307 miles
- Test number
- 602248486709
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn INNER JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn INNER JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION
Pass130,181 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 130,181 miles
- Test number
- 653882543530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail130,181 miles (+1)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,181 miles
- Test number
- 191906119049
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail130,180 miles (+2,867)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,180 miles
- Test number
- 589767289469
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine air pipe split/damaged from air filter to throttle body intake
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pump (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass127,313 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 127,313 miles
- Test number
- 176980344031
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail127,313 miles (+2,244)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,313 miles
- Test number
- 577264486043
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,069 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 125,069 miles
- Test number
- 880025369281
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,069 miles (+1,879)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,069 miles
- Test number
- 110808802954
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,190 miles (+5,230)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 123,190 miles
- Test number
- 567864878227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake lagging in operation on the near side rear (needs adjustment)
Pass117,960 miles (+5,240)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 117,960 miles
- Test number
- 611108771705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,720 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 112,720 miles
- Test number
- 648260627236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,657 miles (+482)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 112,657 miles
- Test number
- 100738850134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,175 miles (+1,631)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 112,175 miles
- Test number
- 502646784354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,544 miles (+2,204)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 110,544 miles
- Test number
- 148454015183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,340 miles (+3,022)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 108,340 miles
- Test number
- 155575194051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,318 miles (+8,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 105,318 miles
- Test number
- 217781803120
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass96,966 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 96,966 miles
- Test number
- 778390712181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,966 miles (+7,675)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,966 miles
- Test number
- 116599202100
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,291 miles (+9,474)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 89,291 miles
- Test number
- 948620511165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,817 miles4 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,817 miles
- Test number
- 282690790063
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteSlight damage to o/s/f wheel outer rim
Pass79,817 miles (+10,706)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 79,817 miles
- Test number
- 803680590049
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteSlight damage to o/s/f wheel outer rim
Pass69,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 69,111 miles
- Test number
- 813677099053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,111 miles (+11,504)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,111 miles
- Test number
- 442087199093
- DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Pass57,607 miles (+137)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 57,607 miles
- Test number
- 134659098412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,470 miles (+12,396)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,470 miles
- Test number
- 954793798021
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass45,074 miles (+8,546)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 45,074 miles
- Test number
- 940682087033
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteAll 4 tyres worn at edges.
- NoteO/s & n/s/f lower suspesion arm rear bushes weak
Pass36,528 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 36,528 miles
- Test number
- 133814196002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about T220 EBW
- Does T220 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T220 EBW is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T220 EBW?
- The MOT on T220 EBW is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T220 EBW done?
- T220 EBW was recorded at 132,848 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,727 miles a year.
- Has T220 EBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T220 EBW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T220 EBW 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 T220 EBW find?
- T220 EBW passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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