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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T262 BVPMOT history

T262 BVP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
179,452 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T262 BVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T262 BVP was last recorded at 179,452 miles on 16 May 2025, 21,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,745 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
21,707 miles
Average per year
6,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,452 miles
  • 2023 – 157,745 miles
  • 2019 – 157,568 miles
  • 2018 – 157,333 miles
  • 2017 – 157,331 miles
  • 2016 – 153,474 miles
  • 2015 – 149,058 miles
  • 2013 – 148,181 miles
  • 2012 – 128,597 miles
  • 2010 – 108,139 miles
  • 2009 – 91,627 miles
  • 2007 – 74,786 miles
  • 2006 – 61,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,452 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,452 miles (+21,707)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    179,452 miles
    Test number
    735675774410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,745 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,745 miles
    Test number
    423636035604
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Allround (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail157,740 miles (+172)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,740 miles
    Test number
    474780732848
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Allround (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass157,568 miles (+235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    157,568 miles
    Test number
    433671220134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Cover Fitted

  5. Pass157,333 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,333 miles
    Test number
    713254653633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre perished on outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. joint between flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiffe oil lek
    • AdvisoryFront and rear disc rust due to car sitting too long
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray/sills/engine /fitted

  6. Pass157,331 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,331 miles
    Test number
    586184105873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre crack on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch holder seized
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray fitted

  7. Fail157,331 miles (+3,857)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,331 miles
    Test number
    725000037217
    • FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre crack on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch holder seized
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray fitted

  8. Pass153,474 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    153,474 miles
    Test number
    692456557988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,472 miles (+4,414)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,472 miles
    Test number
    168997887108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass149,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    149,058 miles
    Test number
    647413835047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail149,058 miles (+877)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,058 miles
    Test number
    299270335013
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass148,181 miles (+63)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    148,181 miles
    Test number
    168192543070
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Fail148,118 miles (+19,521)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,118 miles
    Test number
    699139523010
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass128,597 miles (+20,458)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    128,597 miles
    Test number
    117870032487
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass108,139 miles (+16,512)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    108,139 miles
    Test number
    774699540368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc slight wear

  16. Fail91,627 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,627 miles
    Test number
    553635419290
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass91,627 miles (+16,841)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,627 miles
    Test number
    893855419206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,786 miles (+13,271)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,786 miles
    Test number
    482502027224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,515 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,515 miles
    Test number
    644939466056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,510 miles (+723)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,510 miles
    Test number
    373578066074
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront and Rear Brake Discs worn

  21. Fail60,787 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,787 miles
    Test number
    404821036000
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers smear

Questions about T262 BVP

Does T262 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T262 BVP expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T262 BVP?
The MOT on T262 BVP expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T262 BVP done?
T262 BVP was recorded at 179,452 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 6,152 miles a year.
Has T262 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T262 BVP has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T262 BVP 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 T262 BVP find?
T262 BVP passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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