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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T262 GANMOT history

T262 GAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
73,053 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T262 GAN
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T262 GAN was last recorded at 73,053 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,053 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,053 miles
  • 2025 – 70,632 miles
  • 2024 – 69,453 miles
  • 2023 – 67,223 miles
  • 2022 – 65,385 miles
  • 2021 – 63,934 miles
  • 2020 – 63,744 miles
  • 2019 – 61,625 miles
  • 2018 – 60,722 miles
  • 2017 – 59,903 miles
  • 2016 – 58,431 miles
  • 2015 – 54,470 miles
  • 2014 – 51,734 miles
  • 2013 – 50,077 miles
  • 2012 – 47,439 miles
  • 2011 – 43,938 miles
  • 2010 – 39,726 miles
  • 2009 – 37,022 miles
  • 2008 – 33,173 miles
  • 2007 – 29,393 miles
  • 2006 – 25,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,053 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    201469002941
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail73,053 miles (+2,421)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    418384894818
    • DangerousNearside Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass70,632 miles (+1,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,632 miles
    Test number
    515060162060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,453 miles (+2,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,453 miles
    Test number
    490873970964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,223 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,223 miles
    Test number
    736818525438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,385 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    492046112700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass63,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    63,934 miles
    Test number
    102829675497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,934 miles (+190)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,934 miles
    Test number
    248873241827
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,744 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    578733990096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,743 miles (+2,118)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,743 miles
    Test number
    503229413827
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass61,625 miles (+903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    524972536115
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass60,722 miles (+819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,722 miles
    Test number
    345213760957
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished in treads.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass59,903 miles (+1,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    327654928462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass58,431 miles (+3,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    910757890826
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished in between treads.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in center (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,470 miles
    Test number
    128099395042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,470 miles (+2,736)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,470 miles
    Test number
    909997995062
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass51,734 miles (+1,657)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    598807994052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass50,077 miles (+2,638)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    499573673070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass47,439 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    197115292096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail47,347 miles (+3,409)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    696933992002
    • DangerousNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteThottle pedal very stiff

  21. Pass43,938 miles (+4,212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,938 miles
    Test number
    398822481087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass39,726 miles (+2,704)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,726 miles
    Test number
    843897870095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUneven tyre wear on front

  23. Pass37,022 miles (+3,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,022 miles
    Test number
    163377799002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,173 miles (+3,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,173 miles
    Test number
    881791308117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    591122907189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,391 miles (+3,737)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,391 miles
    Test number
    862452407145
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass25,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,654 miles
    Test number
    343203006193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,654 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,654 miles
    Test number
    693113306112
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about T262 GAN

Does T262 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T262 GAN is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T262 GAN?
The MOT on T262 GAN is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T262 GAN done?
T262 GAN was recorded at 73,053 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,367 miles a year.
Has T262 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T262 GAN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T262 GAN 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 GAN find?
T262 GAN passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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