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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T256 MVWMOT history

T256 MVW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
115,371 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 MVW was last recorded at 115,371 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 2,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,947 miles · 2 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,424 miles
Average per year
2,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,371 miles
  • 2023 – 112,947 miles
  • 2022 – 110,432 miles
  • 2021 – 108,138 miles
  • 2020 – 106,596 miles
  • 2019 – 104,179 miles
  • 2018 – 101,090 miles
  • 2017 – 99,147 miles
  • 2016 – 96,391 miles
  • 2015 – 94,431 miles
  • 2014 – 92,673 miles
  • 2013 – 91,452 miles
  • 2012 – 90,560 miles
  • 2011 – 89,524 miles
  • 2010 – 86,027 miles
  • 2009 – 80,427 miles
  • 2008 – 76,316 miles
  • 2007 – 73,157 miles
  • 2006 – 70,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,371 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,371 miles (+2,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,371 miles
    Test number
    821366419497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass112,947 miles (+2,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,947 miles
    Test number
    937359650487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass110,432 miles (+2,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    643738525184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass108,138 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,138 miles
    Test number
    571412708506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,596 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,596 miles
    Test number
    123503483634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,179 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,179 miles
    Test number
    617096553905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,090 miles (+1,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,090 miles
    Test number
    344291486917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass99,147 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,147 miles
    Test number
    864665468438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,391 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,391 miles
    Test number
    319525430903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass94,431 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,431 miles
    Test number
    899058791585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,673 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,673 miles
    Test number
    746685854223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,452 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    389040253419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,560 miles (+1,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    407965542220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass89,524 miles (+3,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,524 miles
    Test number
    816836651253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass86,027 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    443541560211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,427 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,427 miles
    Test number
    434838349239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,316 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,316 miles
    Test number
    540626538265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,157 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,157 miles
    Test number
    540304057295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,769 miles
    Test number
    564966056296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T256 MVW

Does T256 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T256 MVW expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T256 MVW?
The MOT on T256 MVW expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T256 MVW done?
T256 MVW was recorded at 115,371 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 2,477 miles a year.
Has T256 MVW ever failed its MOT?
No. T256 MVW has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T256 MVW 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 T256 MVW find?
T256 MVW passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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