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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

T226 LGOMOT history

T226 LGO is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,211 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 LGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 LGO was last recorded at 106,211 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,937 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,274 miles
Average per year
1,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,211 miles
  • 2025 – 104,937 miles
  • 2024 – 103,216 miles
  • 2016 – 101,933 miles
  • 2015 – 101,187 miles
  • 2013 – 97,304 miles
  • 2012 – 92,435 miles
  • 2011 – 87,737 miles
  • 2010 – 85,230 miles
  • 2009 – 84,883 miles
  • 2008 – 82,340 miles
  • 2007 – 78,301 miles
  • 2006 – 72,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,211 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,211 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,211 miles
    Test number
    752735857470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,937 miles (+1,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,937 miles
    Test number
    824093520894
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion at parts of floor.

  3. Pass103,216 miles (+1,283)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,216 miles
    Test number
    638341201840
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass101,933 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,933 miles
    Test number
    170113704655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,187 miles (+3,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,187 miles
    Test number
    188778315161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass97,304 miles (+4,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    978937813388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass92,435 miles (+4,698)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,435 miles
    Test number
    199425102328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass87,737 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,737 miles
    Test number
    728896961211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,708 miles (+2,478)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,708 miles
    Test number
    207423061214
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass85,230 miles (+347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,230 miles
    Test number
    711927950285
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass84,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,883 miles
    Test number
    160388819255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,883 miles (+2,543)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,883 miles
    Test number
    193102219280
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass82,340 miles (+4,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,340 miles
    Test number
    244990808211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass78,301 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    664429497148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    72,903 miles
    Test number
    154173796135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T226 LGO

Does T226 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T226 LGO is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T226 LGO?
The MOT on T226 LGO is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T226 LGO done?
T226 LGO was recorded at 106,211 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,646 miles a year.
Has T226 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 LGO has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on T226 LGO 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 LGO find?
T226 LGO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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