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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T266 VONMOT history

T266 VON is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
132,032 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 VON
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 VON was last recorded at 132,032 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 1,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2014: 101,945 miles, lower than 104,214 miles on 1 Feb 2013.
  • 19 Jan 2019: 121,229 miles, lower than 124,689 miles on 22 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,073 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,959 miles
Average per year
3,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,032 miles
  • 2023 – 130,073 miles
  • 2022 – 127,668 miles
  • 2021 – 126,880 miles
  • 2020 – 125,605 miles
  • 2019 – 121,229 miles
  • 2018 – 124,689 miles
  • 2017 – 121,540 miles
  • 2016 – 119,417 miles
  • 2014 – 101,945 miles
  • 2013 – 104,214 miles
  • 2011 – 96,392 miles
  • 2010 – 91,042 miles
  • 2009 – 86,361 miles
  • 2008 – 82,103 miles
  • 2007 – 77,017 miles
  • 2006 – 71,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,032 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc all round scorned but not seriously weak (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,032 miles
    Test number
    189355023114
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc all round scorned but not seriously weak (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,032 miles (+1,959)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,032 miles
    Test number
    911281572257
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc all round scorned but not seriously weak (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,073 miles (+2,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    347710140160
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,668 miles (+788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,668 miles
    Test number
    391692688846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,880 miles (+1,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,880 miles
    Test number
    158474861345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,605 miles (+4,376)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,605 miles
    Test number
    177700745415
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass121,229 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,229 miles
    Test number
    938499438061
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail121,229 miles (-3,460)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,229 miles
    Test number
    552356299066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,689 miles (+3,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,689 miles
    Test number
    698795635134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass121,540 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,540 miles
    Test number
    516336819332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail121,539 miles (+2,122)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,539 miles
    Test number
    682564351899
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass119,417 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    971030541213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail119,417 miles (+17,472)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    570299213916
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass101,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,945 miles
    Test number
    529274934050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail101,945 miles (-2,269)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,945 miles
    Test number
    847612034089
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass104,214 miles (+7,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,214 miles
    Test number
    656062533084
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail96,392 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,392 miles
    Test number
    449876421450
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass96,392 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,392 miles
    Test number
    555956721306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,042 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    91,042 miles
    Test number
    213567410247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,361 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    290788989163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,103 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,103 miles
    Test number
    293259588449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,017 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,017 miles
    Test number
    583874967166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    71,836 miles
    Test number
    730432426117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 VON

Does T266 VON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T266 VON expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T266 VON?
The MOT on T266 VON expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T266 VON done?
T266 VON was recorded at 132,032 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 3,179 miles a year.
Has T266 VON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 VON has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T266 VON ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T266 VON find?
T266 VON passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc all round scorned but not seriously weak; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing thin.

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