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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T275 SPKMOT history

T275 SPK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 199,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
199,538 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T275 SPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T275 SPK was last recorded at 199,538 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 8,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,920 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
8,618 miles
Average per year
7,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,538 miles
  • 2023 – 190,920 miles
  • 2022 – 175,035 miles
  • 2021 – 162,486 miles
  • 2019 – 147,641 miles
  • 2018 – 136,719 miles
  • 2017 – 130,178 miles
  • 2015 – 124,695 miles
  • 2014 – 115,509 miles
  • 2013 – 108,300 miles
  • 2012 – 103,437 miles
  • 2011 – 96,813 miles
  • 2010 – 90,547 miles
  • 2009 – 85,028 miles
  • 2008 – 79,348 miles
  • 2007 – 73,492 miles
  • 2006 – 66,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,538 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,538 miles (+8,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    199,538 miles
    Test number
    424562323272
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass190,920 miles (+15,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    190,920 miles
    Test number
    923263380035
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass175,035 miles (+12,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    175,035 miles
    Test number
    926232124687
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,486 miles (+14,845)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,486 miles
    Test number
    912900396342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass147,641 miles (+10,922)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,641 miles
    Test number
    126905293885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,719 miles (+6,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,719 miles
    Test number
    738396269487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,178 miles (+5,483)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,178 miles
    Test number
    466820053734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion present

  8. Pass124,695 miles (+9,186)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,695 miles
    Test number
    685423665184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,509 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,509 miles
    Test number
    236177464127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail115,508 miles (+7,208)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,508 miles
    Test number
    286517764178
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass108,300 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,300 miles
    Test number
    336045463125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    103,437 miles
    Test number
    417957062155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,437 miles (+6,624)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,437 miles
    Test number
    937947062108
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  14. Pass96,813 miles (+6,266)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,813 miles
    Test number
    378149851152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteDrivers door mirror damaged

  15. Pass90,547 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    923059460183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail90,547 miles (+5,519)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    282198560429
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass85,028 miles (+5,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,028 miles
    Test number
    354018269183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,348 miles (+5,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    981115338179
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass73,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    513188457107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,482 miles (+7,236)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,482 miles
    Test number
    631588857191
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass66,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    442909556194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T275 SPK

Does T275 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T275 SPK expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T275 SPK?
The MOT on T275 SPK expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T275 SPK done?
T275 SPK was recorded at 199,538 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 7,477 miles a year.
Has T275 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T275 SPK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on T275 SPK 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 T275 SPK find?
T275 SPK passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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