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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T224 SPMMOT history

T224 SPM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 196,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
196,933 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T224 SPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T224 SPM was last recorded at 196,933 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,933 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 196,933 miles
  • 2020 – 191,997 miles
  • 2019 – 184,754 miles
  • 2018 – 179,442 miles
  • 2017 – 159,736 miles
  • 2016 – 145,642 miles
  • 2015 – 130,570 miles
  • 2014 – 125,415 miles
  • 2013 – 118,717 miles
  • 2011 – 110,506 miles
  • 2010 – 103,017 miles
  • 2009 – 100,031 miles
  • 2008 – 93,927 miles
  • 2007 – 86,175 miles
  • 2006 – 79,795 miles
  • 2005 – 73,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear diff mount wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,933 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    196,933 miles
    Test number
    130829718904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount worn
  2. Fail196,933 miles (+4,936)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,933 miles
    Test number
    364395158495
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount worn
  3. Pass191,997 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    191,997 miles
    Test number
    118208965424
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail191,996 miles (+7,242)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,996 miles
    Test number
    473316420783
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass184,754 miles (+5,312)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    184,754 miles
    Test number
    556124161029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolent leak
    • AdvisoryDiff bushes perished/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension bushes/rubbers perished/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bushes/rubbers perished/deteriorated
  6. Pass179,442 miles (+5,521)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    179,442 miles
    Test number
    410459066797
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes/rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play leading ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both shockabsorders weak in operation
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes/rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryDiff bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  7. Fail173,921 miles (+14,185)1 dangerous5 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,921 miles
    Test number
    609214569833
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily on inner edge exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes/rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play leading ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm worn inner edge close to ply/cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both shockabsorders weak in operation
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes/rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryDiff bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  8. Pass159,736 miles (+14,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    159,736 miles
    Test number
    224120172454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various small stonechips (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass145,642 miles (+15,072)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,642 miles
    Test number
    345412505694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
  10. Pass130,570 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,570 miles
    Test number
    437854875195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,415 miles
    Test number
    546326014281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,415 miles (+6,698)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,415 miles
    Test number
    887050514295
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber damp
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower arms -rear bushes worn
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber damp
  13. Pass118,717 miles (+8,211)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,717 miles
    Test number
    628199713101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear dics poor
  14. Pass110,506 miles (+44)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    996002601373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteSlight deteriation front lower arms rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play offside rackend
  15. Fail110,462 miles (+7,445)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,462 miles
    Test number
    798031101374
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteSlight deteriation front lower arms rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play offside rackend
  16. Pass103,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,017 miles
    Test number
    404915880207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,017 miles (+2,986)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,017 miles
    Test number
    110342680263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.-rear number plate faded
    • NoteHandbrake noisey
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
  18. Pass100,031 miles (+6,104)4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    100,031 miles
    Test number
    472811519448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front sidelight getting dim
    • NoteOffside headlight condensated and showing vague beam pattern
    • NoteSlight perishing offside front tyre
    • NoteSlight play offside rackend
    • NoteUndertrays fitted
  19. Pass93,927 miles (+7,752)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,927 miles
    Test number
    853528288203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear number plate fading
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rak end
    • NoteUnder tray fitted
  20. Pass86,175 miles (+6,380)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,175 miles
    Test number
    333238287232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirlight bag on
    • NoteSlight damage front number plate
    • NoteSlight play offside rackend
    • NoteUndertrays fitted
  21. Pass79,795 miles (+6,428)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,795 miles
    Test number
    901657776253
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteSlight damage front number plate
    • NoteSlight damage offside front wheel arch
    • NoteSlight play offside front lower arm rear bush
  22. Pass73,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    73,367 miles
    Test number
    354381825485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,367 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,367 miles
    Test number
    650060125236
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about T224 SPM

Does T224 SPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T224 SPM expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T224 SPM?
The MOT on T224 SPM expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T224 SPM done?
T224 SPM was recorded at 196,933 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 7,549 miles a year.
Has T224 SPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T224 SPM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T224 SPM 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 T224 SPM find?
T224 SPM passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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