BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
T222 DCHMOT history
T222 DCH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 206,673 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 206,673 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T222 DCH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T222 DCH was last recorded at 206,673 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Jun 2019: 39,234 miles, lower than 123,614 miles on 9 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 206,634 miles · 10 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 39 miles
- Average per year
- 12,674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 206,673 miles
- 2024 – 198,603 miles
- 2023 – 189,043 miles
- 2022 – 179,049 miles
- 2021 – 168,622 miles
- 2020 – 156,007 miles
- 2019 – 39,234 miles
- 2018 – 123,614 miles
- 2017 – 101,465 miles
- 2015 – 87,641 miles
- 2014 – 67,044 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,673 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to all underbody componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUpper & Lower Rear suspension arm bushes perished splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,673 miles (+39)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 206,673 miles
- Test number
- 321213313546
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to all underbody components
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryUpper & Lower Rear suspension arm bushes perished split
Fail206,634 miles (+8,031)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,634 miles
- Test number
- 242649303944
- DangerousNearside Rear 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))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to all underbody components
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryUpper & Lower Rear suspension arm bushes perished split
Pass198,603 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 198,603 miles
- Test number
- 336654898170
- 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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail198,603 miles (+9,560)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,603 miles
- Test number
- 826264757850
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- 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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass189,043 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 189,043 miles
- Test number
- 373407371382
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bodywork damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper retaining clip missing
Fail189,038 miles (+9,989)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,038 miles
- Test number
- 493455138981
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass179,049 miles (+10,427)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 179,049 miles
- Test number
- 682779849079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,622 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 168,622 miles
- Test number
- 436868976915
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted worn and scored
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake anti rattle clip missing
Fail168,622 miles (+12,615)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,622 miles
- Test number
- 961864547723
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted worn and scored
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake anti rattle clip missing
Pass156,007 miles (+116,773)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 156,007 miles
- Test number
- 982150308606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,234 miles (-84,380)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 39,234 miles
- Test number
- 306866262720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,614 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 123,614 miles
- Test number
- 219797552872
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail123,614 miles (+22,149)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,614 miles
- Test number
- 276026147375
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass101,465 miles (+13,824)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 101,465 miles
- Test number
- 430957947642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,641 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 87,641 miles
- Test number
- 736916501158
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs are lipped
Fail87,641 miles (+20,597)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,641 miles
- Test number
- 165676857603
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs are lipped
Pass67,044 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 67,044 miles
- Test number
- 337134644393
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSmall chips in front windscreen
Questions about T222 DCH
- Does T222 DCH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T222 DCH is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T222 DCH?
- The MOT on T222 DCH is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T222 DCH done?
- T222 DCH was recorded at 206,673 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 12,674 miles a year.
- Has T222 DCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T222 DCH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T222 DCH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T222 DCH find?
- T222 DCH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: general surface corrosion to all underbody components; oil leaks; upper & lower rear suspension arm bushes perished split.
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