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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T263 SDGMOT history

T263 SDG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
55,355 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T263 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T263 SDG was last recorded at 55,355 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,314 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
1,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,355 miles
  • 2023 – 55,314 miles
  • 2021 – 55,280 miles
  • 2020 – 55,226 miles
  • 2017 – 54,966 miles
  • 2016 – 53,510 miles
  • 2015 – 47,692 miles
  • 2013 – 43,109 miles
  • 2012 – 42,266 miles
  • 2011 – 41,907 miles
  • 2010 – 40,492 miles
  • 2009 – 38,795 miles
  • 2008 – 36,814 miles
  • 2007 – 34,796 miles
  • 2006 – 32,384 miles
  • 2005 – 30,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,355 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Clucth hose in poor conditon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    55,355 miles
    Test number
    159242699072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,354 miles (+40)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    441542214937
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass55,314 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    201604509698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,280 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,280 miles
    Test number
    500387231759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,274 miles (+48)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,274 miles
    Test number
    986099846926
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass55,226 miles (+260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,226 miles
    Test number
    278490146201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass54,966 miles (+1,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,966 miles
    Test number
    973560191957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass53,510 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,510 miles
    Test number
    351520540546
    • AdvisoryClucth hose in poor conditon
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail53,507 miles (+5,815)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,507 miles
    Test number
    350823549221
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryClucth hose in poor conditon
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail47,692 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    787260935096
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass47,692 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    978680835040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,109 miles (+843)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,109 miles
    Test number
    567149603391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates distorted not likely to be misread

  13. Pass42,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    446957902381
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail42,266 miles (+359)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    948127902367
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass41,907 miles (+1,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    276115511335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass40,492 miles (+1,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,492 miles
    Test number
    622386010350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,795 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,795 miles
    Test number
    833271209311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,814 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,814 miles
    Test number
    711740018322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,796 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,796 miles
    Test number
    102833717352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,384 miles (+2,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,384 miles
    Test number
    411343606462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,029 miles
    Test number
    601297785261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T263 SDG

Does T263 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T263 SDG expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T263 SDG?
The MOT on T263 SDG expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T263 SDG done?
T263 SDG was recorded at 55,355 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 1,290 miles a year.
Has T263 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T263 SDG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T263 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 T263 SDG find?
T263 SDG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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