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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

T222 SHBMOT history

T222 SHB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 235,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
235,921 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T222 SHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T222 SHB was last recorded at 235,921 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,893 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
8,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 235,921 miles
  • 2023 – 235,336 miles
  • 2022 – 222,649 miles
  • 2021 – 213,737 miles
  • 2020 – 213,398 miles
  • 2019 – 212,634 miles
  • 2017 – 206,355 miles
  • 2015 – 190,669 miles
  • 2014 – 182,066 miles
  • 2013 – 171,298 miles
  • 2012 – 161,210 miles
  • 2011 – 152,393 miles
  • 2010 – 140,294 miles
  • 2009 – 117,065 miles
  • 2008 – 94,712 miles
  • 2007 – 70,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,921 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    235,921 miles
    Test number
    777360154860
    • 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. Fail235,893 miles (+557)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,893 miles
    Test number
    321565152606
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass235,336 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    235,336 miles
    Test number
    114426125268
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail235,244 miles (+362)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,244 miles
    Test number
    541703825726
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively retaining bolt missing (1.6 (c))

  5. Fail234,882 miles (+12,233)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,882 miles
    Test number
    682913166691
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass222,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    222,649 miles
    Test number
    650647236315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail222,649 miles (+8,912)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,649 miles
    Test number
    369319300129
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass213,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    213,737 miles
    Test number
    934242453318
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc backing plate loose

  9. Fail213,737 miles (+339)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,737 miles
    Test number
    787422411086
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc backing plate loose

  10. Pass213,398 miles (+764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    213,398 miles
    Test number
    226825215258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass212,634 miles (+6,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    212,634 miles
    Test number
    940573189956
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass206,355 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    206,355 miles
    Test number
    594139752111
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear / unable to fully inspect due to fuel tank / covers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded crossover unable to fully inspect due to suspension (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail206,354 miles (+6,860)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,354 miles
    Test number
    700864054424
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both offside / nearside (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear / unable to fully inspect due to fuel tank / covers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded crossover unable to fully inspect due to suspension (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass199,494 miles (+8,825)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    199,494 miles
    Test number
    498801379186
    • DangerousO/s rear shocker not dampening
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront position lights only work when car is locked

  15. Pass190,669 miles (+102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    190,669 miles
    Test number
    512274270804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar fouling anti roll bar bracket on o/s

  16. Fail190,567 miles (+8,479)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,567 miles
    Test number
    425273819601
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar fouling anti roll bar bracket on o/s

  17. Pass182,088 miles (+13)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    182,088 miles
    Test number
    146289915498
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey
    • NoteParking brake efficency requirements were only just met 18%

  18. Fail182,075 miles (+9)2 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,075 miles
    Test number
    958845315011
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

  19. Fail182,066 miles (+10,768)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,066 miles
    Test number
    686386854325
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass171,298 miles (+10,088)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    171,298 miles
    Test number
    799748943222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass161,210 miles (+8,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    161,210 miles
    Test number
    319661972288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass152,393 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    152,393 miles
    Test number
    295930671235
    • NoteRear nearside tyre approaching wear bars

  23. Fail152,383 miles (+12,089)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,383 miles
    Test number
    787497761233
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear nearside tyre approaching wear bars

  24. Pass140,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    140,294 miles
    Test number
    313080670282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail140,294 miles (+23,229)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,294 miles
    Test number
    561050170298
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass117,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    117,065 miles
    Test number
    134096979051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail117,065 miles (+22,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,065 miles
    Test number
    662696079049
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass94,712 miles (+24,323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    150738878003
    • NoteBoth wipers smearing

  29. Pass70,389 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,389 miles
    Test number
    521035687054
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cracking on inner tyre wall. (advise changing)

Questions about T222 SHB

Does T222 SHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T222 SHB expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T222 SHB?
The MOT on T222 SHB expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T222 SHB done?
T222 SHB was recorded at 235,921 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 8,986 miles a year.
Has T222 SHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T222 SHB has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T222 SHB 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 T222 SHB find?
T222 SHB passed its latest MOT on 26 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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