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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T249 SDGMOT history

T249 SDG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 149,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
149,275 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T249 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T249 SDG was last recorded at 149,275 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,252 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,275 miles
  • 2025 – 149,252 miles
  • 2012 – 144,769 miles
  • 2011 – 139,645 miles
  • 2010 – 134,895 miles
  • 2009 – 128,479 miles
  • 2008 – 121,686 miles
  • 2007 – 109,810 miles
  • 2006 – 99,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,275 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,275 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    149,275 miles
    Test number
    550072301656
    • 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. Pass149,252 miles (+4,483)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,252 miles
    Test number
    880221010969
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounts deteriorated

  3. Pass144,769 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    144,769 miles
    Test number
    239968562190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  4. Fail144,750 miles (+5,105)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,750 miles
    Test number
    865266062191
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  5. Pass139,645 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    139,645 miles
    Test number
    737031511127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,644 miles (+4,749)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,644 miles
    Test number
    849720911122
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass134,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    134,895 miles
    Test number
    142562160412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,895 miles (+6,416)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,895 miles
    Test number
    194490660087
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass128,479 miles (+6,793)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    128,479 miles
    Test number
    521271959021
    • NoteRear dif oil leak
    • NoteUnder shield fitted front

  10. Pass121,686 miles (+252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    121,686 miles
    Test number
    300431858008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  11. Fail121,434 miles (+11,624)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,434 miles
    Test number
    340836748045
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  12. Pass109,810 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    109,810 miles
    Test number
    260627947083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail109,810 miles (+10,525)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,810 miles
    Test number
    490537347019
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass99,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    132982466009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,285 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    643392766084
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

Questions about T249 SDG

Does T249 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T249 SDG is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T249 SDG?
The MOT on T249 SDG is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T249 SDG done?
T249 SDG was recorded at 149,275 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 2,464 miles a year.
Has T249 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T249 SDG has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on T249 SDG 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 T249 SDG find?
T249 SDG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 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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