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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T260 TNEMOT history

T260 TNE is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
108,226 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T260 TNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T260 TNE was last recorded at 108,226 miles on 19 Mar 2022, 7,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,296 miles · 14 Sept 2018
Between the last two tests
7,930 miles
Average per year
3,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,226 miles
  • 2018 – 100,296 miles
  • 2016 – 99,840 miles
  • 2015 – 99,052 miles
  • 2014 – 95,717 miles
  • 2013 – 92,381 miles
  • 2012 – 88,967 miles
  • 2011 – 84,758 miles
  • 2010 – 80,687 miles
  • 2009 – 76,928 miles
  • 2007 – 71,351 miles
  • 2006 – 58,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,226 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust clamp defective

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Exhaust mounting defective front/centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,226 miles (+7,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,226 miles
    Test number
    234346423997
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp defective

  2. Pass100,296 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,296 miles
    Test number
    905862445317
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front/centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

  3. Fail100,293 miles (+453)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,293 miles
    Test number
    982833959998
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front/centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

  4. Pass99,840 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,840 miles
    Test number
    446616982039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,052 miles (+6)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    818307745111
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteN/s o/s sill some corrosion
    • NoteN/s/fr tyre worn close
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished and worn on edge close to wear limit
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  6. Fail99,046 miles (+3,329)6 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,046 miles
    Test number
    958901435154
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBad oil leak !!!!
    • NoteN/s/f discs rusty !!!!
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • NoteSlight underbody corrosion

  7. Pass95,717 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,717 miles
    Test number
    629421874058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside headlight as condention in it

  8. Fail95,717 miles (+3,336)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,717 miles
    Test number
    137170574425
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside headlight as condention in it

  9. Pass92,381 miles (+56)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,381 miles
    Test number
    447562173074
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail92,325 miles (+3,358)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,325 miles
    Test number
    436836363051
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass88,967 miles (+4,209)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,967 miles
    Test number
    865311982003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover on handbrake lever insecure

  12. Pass84,758 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,758 miles
    Test number
    178133261435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail84,756 miles (+4,069)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,756 miles
    Test number
    646022061052
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,687 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    144062940040
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNearside bonnet catch sticking

  15. Fail80,687 miles (+3,759)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    173720840017
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNearside bonnet catch sticking

  16. Pass76,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    681919209063
    • 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)

  17. Fail76,928 miles (+5,577)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    683698009005
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass71,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    453716417468
    • 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)

  19. Fail71,351 miles (+13,235)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    754912517399
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  20. Pass58,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,116 miles
    Test number
    600140766185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,116 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,116 miles
    Test number
    354720066119
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet struts defective

Questions about T260 TNE

Does T260 TNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T260 TNE expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T260 TNE?
The MOT on T260 TNE expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T260 TNE done?
T260 TNE was recorded at 108,226 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2022, an average of 3,176 miles a year.
Has T260 TNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T260 TNE has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T260 TNE 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 T260 TNE find?
T260 TNE passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust clamp defective.

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