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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

T222 OTOMOT history

T222 OTO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
102,212 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T222 OTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T222 OTO was last recorded at 102,212 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2020: 81,665 miles, lower than 175,569 miles on 5 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,964 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
3,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,212 miles
  • 2024 – 101,964 miles
  • 2023 – 88,482 miles
  • 2022 – 87,469 miles
  • 2021 – 85,151 miles
  • 2020 – 81,665 miles
  • 2019 – 175,569 miles
  • 2018 – 169,002 miles
  • 2017 – 168,423 miles
  • 2014 – 149,194 miles
  • 2012 – 120,618 miles
  • 2011 – 109,807 miles
  • 2010 – 81,961 miles
  • 2009 – 59,429 miles
  • 2008 – 40,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,212 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,212 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,212 miles
    Test number
    378113737361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass101,964 miles (+13,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,964 miles
    Test number
    498962776420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,482 miles (+1,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,482 miles
    Test number
    453318759212
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,469 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    293709038951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted limiting inspection

  5. Fail87,469 miles (+2,318)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    640119249688
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted limiting inspection

  6. Pass85,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    949050035612
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted limiting inspection

  7. Fail85,149 miles (+3,484)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,149 miles
    Test number
    724702145626
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted limiting inspection

  8. Pass81,665 miles (-93,904)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,665 miles
    Test number
    732600004534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,569 miles (+6,567)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,569 miles
    Test number
    744643322380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass169,002 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    169,002 miles
    Test number
    909881547250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake hose insecure

  11. Fail169,002 miles (+579)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,002 miles
    Test number
    862676445473
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake hose insecure

  12. Pass168,423 miles (+19,229)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    168,423 miles
    Test number
    832516017872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,194 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    149,194 miles
    Test number
    299594094272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake wear indicator light is on

  14. Fail149,188 miles (+2,943)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,188 miles
    Test number
    877607244126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light is on

  15. Fail146,245 miles (+25,627)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,245 miles
    Test number
    586338684032
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass120,618 miles (+10,811)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    120,618 miles
    Test number
    897583642383
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to limit

  17. Pass109,807 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    109,807 miles
    Test number
    257716341367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,643 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,643 miles
    Test number
    329882961136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,515 miles (+18,554)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,515 miles
    Test number
    949070561106
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass81,961 miles (+22,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,961 miles
    Test number
    600381160126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass59,429 miles (+18,727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,429 miles
    Test number
    601634979108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,702 miles
    Test number
    253085378108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T222 OTO

Does T222 OTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T222 OTO expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T222 OTO?
The MOT on T222 OTO expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T222 OTO done?
T222 OTO was recorded at 102,212 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 3,583 miles a year.
Has T222 OTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T222 OTO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T222 OTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T222 OTO find?
T222 OTO passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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