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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T268 GANMOT history

T268 GAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 201,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
201,858 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T268 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T268 GAN was last recorded at 201,858 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,857 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,858 miles
  • 2024 – 200,720 miles
  • 2017 – 196,645 miles
  • 2016 – 186,163 miles
  • 2015 – 176,112 miles
  • 2014 – 168,482 miles
  • 2013 – 160,732 miles
  • 2012 – 150,490 miles
  • 2011 – 141,477 miles
  • 2010 – 126,036 miles
  • 2009 – 111,823 miles
  • 2008 – 99,172 miles
  • 2006 – 70,092 miles
  • 2005 – 62,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower prehistoric tax disc holder on screenRecorded 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Lower obsolete tax disc stuck on screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,858 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    201,858 miles
    Test number
    744979026237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower prehistoric tax disc holder on screen

  2. Fail201,857 miles (+5)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,857 miles
    Test number
    614631892628
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower prehistoric tax disc holder on screen

  3. Fail201,852 miles (+2)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,852 miles
    Test number
    396481982686
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower obsolete tax disc stuck on screen

  4. Fail201,850 miles (+1)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,850 miles
    Test number
    497062707918
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower obsolete tax disc stuck on screen

  5. Fail201,849 miles (+1,129)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,849 miles
    Test number
    184016432667
    • DangerousCoolant leak
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested engine over heating leaking water (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass200,720 miles (+4,075)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    200,720 miles
    Test number
    325247341579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass196,645 miles (+10,482)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    196,645 miles
    Test number
    596287540567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tear drop bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tear drop bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock absorber weak
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front track rod arms

  8. Pass186,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    186,163 miles
    Test number
    513601131649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail186,163 miles (+10,051)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,163 miles
    Test number
    519801140078
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass176,112 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    176,112 miles
    Test number
    556671195148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to wear bars. re-check in 2-3k

  11. Fail176,112 miles (+7,630)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,112 miles
    Test number
    259890795141
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to wear bars. re-check in 2-3k

  12. Pass168,482 miles (+7,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    168,482 miles
    Test number
    878970694138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass160,732 miles (+10,242)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    160,732 miles
    Test number
    297405583126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner edge

  14. Pass150,490 miles (+9,013)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    150,490 miles
    Test number
    535782492111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRe-check both rear tyres in 2-3k
    • NoteSlight play in both front inner track rod arm joints

  15. Fail141,477 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,477 miles
    Test number
    125903091112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  16. Pass141,477 miles (+15,441)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    141,477 miles
    Test number
    987753391136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  17. Pass126,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    126,036 miles
    Test number
    541307790109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail126,035 miles (+14,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,035 miles
    Test number
    130157890192
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass111,823 miles (+12,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,823 miles
    Test number
    920555539188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass99,172 miles (+29,080)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    503998988014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,092 miles (+7,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,092 miles
    Test number
    533060586246
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass62,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    62,694 miles
    Test number
    403313155238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T268 GAN

Does T268 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T268 GAN is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T268 GAN?
The MOT on T268 GAN is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T268 GAN done?
T268 GAN was recorded at 201,858 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,770 miles a year.
Has T268 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T268 GAN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T268 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 T268 GAN find?
T268 GAN passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower prehistoric tax disc holder on screen.

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