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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T274 BTDMOT history

T274 BTD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,814 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 BTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 BTD was last recorded at 135,814 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,504 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
2,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,814 miles
  • 2025 – 135,504 miles
  • 2023 – 135,199 miles
  • 2022 – 134,504 miles
  • 2021 – 132,962 miles
  • 2020 – 132,256 miles
  • 2017 – 130,023 miles
  • 2016 – 126,505 miles
  • 2015 – 119,850 miles
  • 2014 – 114,519 miles
  • 2013 – 103,296 miles
  • 2012 – 103,236 miles
  • 2011 – 103,027 miles
  • 2010 – 100,268 miles
  • 2009 – 97,512 miles
  • 2008 – 95,177 miles
  • 2007 – 90,900 miles
  • 2006 – 81,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,814 miles
  • AdvisoryUNDERSEALEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,814 miles (+310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,814 miles
    Test number
    713754840885
    • AdvisoryUNDERSEALED

  2. Pass135,504 miles (+305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,504 miles
    Test number
    440805856565
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  3. Pass135,199 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    414796835603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,504 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,504 miles
    Test number
    183671857110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,962 miles (+706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    132,962 miles
    Test number
    751534566019
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,256 miles (+2,233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,256 miles
    Test number
    733748136417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,023 miles (+3,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,023 miles
    Test number
    495550685128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass126,505 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,505 miles
    Test number
    101215373685
    • AdvisoryFront both fog light lenses cracked
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light output low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear liight lens discolouring
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush perished
    • AdvisoryOuter sills plastic covered
    • AdvisorySlight power steering seepage

  9. Fail126,505 miles (+6,655)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,505 miles
    Test number
    107577871999
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront both fog light lenses cracked
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light output low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear liight lens discolouring
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush perished
    • AdvisoryOuter sills plastic covered
    • AdvisorySlight power steering seepage

  10. Pass119,850 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,850 miles
    Test number
    769455995148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront fog light lenzes cracked
    • NotePower steering pump slightly damp
    • NoteSill covers

  11. Fail119,843 miles (+5,324)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,843 miles
    Test number
    477875595186
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront fog light lenzes cracked
    • NotePower steering pump slightly damp
    • NoteSill covers

  12. Pass114,519 miles (+11,223)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,519 miles
    Test number
    306075994133
    • NoteSuspension bushes worn front
    • NoteWarning lamp on dash

  13. Pass103,296 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    289738493140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,236 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,236 miles
    Test number
    156362242269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,027 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    195343621211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    784215930205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,265 miles (+2,753)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    394415330406
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass97,512 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,512 miles
    Test number
    851734129239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,177 miles (+4,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    95,177 miles
    Test number
    113398518212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass90,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    90,900 miles
    Test number
    341876837232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,900 miles (+9,853)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,900 miles
    Test number
    684146337251
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass81,047 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    340012816278
    • 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)
    • NoteAll three tyres feather badly require attention tracking ?

Questions about T274 BTD

Does T274 BTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T274 BTD is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T274 BTD?
The MOT on T274 BTD is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T274 BTD done?
T274 BTD was recorded at 135,814 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,784 miles a year.
Has T274 BTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 BTD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T274 BTD 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 T274 BTD find?
T274 BTD passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: undersealed.

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