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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T266 MABMOT history

T266 MAB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,411 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 MAB was last recorded at 89,411 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 2,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,393 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,018 miles
Average per year
2,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,411 miles
  • 2025 – 87,393 miles
  • 2024 – 84,955 miles
  • 2023 – 83,442 miles
  • 2022 – 81,138 miles
  • 2021 – 80,136 miles
  • 2020 – 79,788 miles
  • 2019 – 77,438 miles
  • 2018 – 75,651 miles
  • 2017 – 72,998 miles
  • 2016 – 69,567 miles
  • 2015 – 69,475 miles
  • 2014 – 69,325 miles
  • 2013 – 68,635 miles
  • 2012 – 67,557 miles
  • 2011 – 65,723 miles
  • 2010 – 63,407 miles
  • 2009 – 61,068 miles
  • 2008 – 57,822 miles
  • 2007 – 54,332 miles
  • 2006 – 47,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,411 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,411 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    194197340611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,393 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,393 miles
    Test number
    473741215974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,955 miles (+1,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,955 miles
    Test number
    423538280001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass83,442 miles (+2,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,442 miles
    Test number
    968678645016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass81,138 miles (+1,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    564281951627
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass80,136 miles (+348)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,136 miles
    Test number
    264719177792
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,788 miles (+2,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    884402869399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass77,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    177183708275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail77,433 miles (+1,782)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    451360067293
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar top ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass75,651 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    687844731969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,998 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,998 miles
    Test number
    881030689258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,567 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    516493063418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,475 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    766989235159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,325 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    717829844183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    416256503178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,635 miles (+1,078)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    476892403140
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass67,557 miles (+1,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,557 miles
    Test number
    818412102180
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates have a slight honeycomb effect background.

  18. Pass65,723 miles (+2,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    957249401119
    • NoteRear brake pipes looking dry and starting to corrode, front wishbone rear bushes weak.

  19. Pass63,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,407 miles
    Test number
    702553430166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,407 miles (+2,339)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,407 miles
    Test number
    282902230464
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass61,068 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,068 miles
    Test number
    323108949106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,822 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,822 miles
    Test number
    980609848143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass54,332 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,332 miles
    Test number
    112610657137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    232821806424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 MAB

Does T266 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T266 MAB is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T266 MAB?
The MOT on T266 MAB is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T266 MAB done?
T266 MAB was recorded at 89,411 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 2,060 miles a year.
Has T266 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 MAB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T266 MAB 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 T266 MAB find?
T266 MAB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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