BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T229 BNMMOT history
T229 BNM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,685 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 169,685 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T229 BNM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T229 BNM was last recorded at 169,685 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 169,685 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,685 miles
- 2025 – 161,164 miles
- 2024 – 150,741 miles
- 2023 – 148,018 miles
- 2021 – 147,097 miles
- 2020 – 140,988 miles
- 2019 – 137,080 miles
- 2018 – 133,825 miles
- 2017 – 129,852 miles
- 2016 – 127,115 miles
- 2015 – 124,533 miles
- 2014 – 122,457 miles
- 2013 – 120,705 miles
- 2012 – 119,778 miles
- 2011 – 117,729 miles
- 2010 – 115,616 miles
- 2009 – 114,031 miles
- 2008 – 111,238 miles
- 2007 – 106,128 miles
- 2006 – 94,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,685 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySlight corrosion osr inner wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryStonechip in windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with coil over suspension kit
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,685 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 169,685 miles
- Test number
- 116097535838
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion osr inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryStonechip in windscreen
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with coil over suspension kit
Fail169,685 miles (+8,521)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,685 miles
- Test number
- 596606296405
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion osr inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryStonechip in windscreen
Pass161,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 161,164 miles
- Test number
- 755549560400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,160 miles (+10,419)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,160 miles
- Test number
- 949647044762
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass150,741 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 150,741 miles
- Test number
- 545886090944
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail150,741 miles (+2,723)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,741 miles
- Test number
- 521470683994
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass148,018 miles (+921)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 148,018 miles
- Test number
- 415492674059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,097 miles (+6,109)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 147,097 miles
- Test number
- 305192646433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,988 miles (+3,908)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 140,988 miles
- Test number
- 689262139529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,080 miles (+3,255)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 137,080 miles
- Test number
- 757789183690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,825 miles (+3,973)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 133,825 miles
- Test number
- 970634598281
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,852 miles (+2,737)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 129,852 miles
- Test number
- 179874989309
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass127,115 miles (+2,582)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 127,115 miles
- Test number
- 139760192099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass124,533 miles (+2,076)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 124,533 miles
- Test number
- 349792285168
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass122,457 miles (+1,752)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 122,457 miles
- Test number
- 188239984138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,705 miles (+927)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 120,705 miles
- Test number
- 559893513268
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass119,778 miles (+2,049)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 119,778 miles
- Test number
- 946294572156
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAir bag warning lamp on
Pass117,729 miles (+2,113)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 117,729 miles
- Test number
- 208885871128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,616 miles (+1,585)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 115,616 miles
- Test number
- 122690040174
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass114,031 miles (+2,793)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 114,031 miles
- Test number
- 530711429110
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass111,238 miles (+5,110)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2009
- Odometer
- 111,238 miles
- Test number
- 464424438100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail106,128 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,128 miles
- Test number
- 784158537121
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass106,128 miles (+11,593)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 106,128 miles
- Test number
- 794998737155
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass94,535 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2007
- Odometer
- 94,535 miles
- Test number
- 650662636161
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/S handbrake drum excessively corroded
Fail94,535 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,535 miles
- Test number
- 272372536496
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T229 BNM
- Does T229 BNM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 BNM is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T229 BNM?
- The MOT on T229 BNM is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T229 BNM done?
- T229 BNM was recorded at 169,685 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,685 miles a year.
- Has T229 BNM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T229 BNM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T229 BNM 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 T229 BNM find?
- T229 BNM passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; both rear jacking points corroded; slight corrosion osr inner wheel arch, and 2 more.
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