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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T226 ALRMOT history

T226 ALR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
86,330 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 ALR was last recorded at 86,330 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,242 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
2,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,330 miles
  • 2024 – 86,242 miles
  • 2023 – 85,850 miles
  • 2021 – 84,892 miles
  • 2016 – 83,179 miles
  • 2015 – 78,000 miles
  • 2014 – 69,238 miles
  • 2013 – 64,887 miles
  • 2012 – 59,838 miles
  • 2011 – 56,757 miles
  • 2010 – 53,348 miles
  • 2009 – 52,172 miles
  • 2008 – 45,272 miles
  • 2007 – 33,246 miles
  • 2006 – 29,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,330 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,330 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    327990111232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,242 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,242 miles
    Test number
    791483574190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,850 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,850 miles
    Test number
    437510747033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,843 miles (+951)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,843 miles
    Test number
    473645909609
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,892 miles
    Test number
    266187520124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,892 miles (+1,713)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,892 miles
    Test number
    652584237158
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,179 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,179 miles
    Test number
    225887674126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,000 miles (+8,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,000 miles
    Test number
    587881145195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass69,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    698292144155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  10. Fail69,238 miles (+4,351)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    889419834176
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  11. Pass64,887 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    869447733111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,838 miles
    Test number
    116270842195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,838 miles (+3,081)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,838 miles
    Test number
    295119032462
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass56,757 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,757 miles
    Test number
    547267521173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,348 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,348 miles
    Test number
    772555230181
    • NoteO/s/f foglamp damaged

  16. Fail53,324 miles (+1,152)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,324 miles
    Test number
    233544530166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f foglamp damaged

  17. Pass52,172 miles (+3,835)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,172 miles
    Test number
    830788739346
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteSlight play both front suspension lower wishbone rear 'butterfly' bushes

  18. Fail48,337 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,337 miles
    Test number
    321507109145
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,337 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,337 miles
    Test number
    412257009134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,272 miles (+12,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,272 miles
    Test number
    552851028228
    • 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)

  21. Pass33,246 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,246 miles
    Test number
    830672637202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,049 miles
    Test number
    962557256102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T226 ALR

Does T226 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T226 ALR expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T226 ALR?
The MOT on T226 ALR expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T226 ALR done?
T226 ALR was recorded at 86,330 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 2,994 miles a year.
Has T226 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 ALR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T226 ALR 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 T226 ALR find?
T226 ALR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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