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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T275 SPLMOT history

T275 SPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
155,619 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T275 SPL
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 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T275 SPL was last recorded at 155,619 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 3,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,082 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,537 miles
Average per year
4,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,619 miles
  • 2023 – 152,082 miles
  • 2022 – 149,147 miles
  • 2021 – 140,094 miles
  • 2020 – 139,009 miles
  • 2019 – 137,806 miles
  • 2018 – 133,868 miles
  • 2017 – 129,428 miles
  • 2016 – 120,640 miles
  • 2015 – 111,054 miles
  • 2014 – 106,516 miles
  • 2013 – 105,897 miles
  • 2012 – 102,872 miles
  • 2011 – 99,698 miles
  • 2010 – 95,745 miles
  • 2009 – 91,634 miles
  • 2008 – 86,937 miles
  • 2007 – 82,001 miles
  • 2006 – 77,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,619 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,619 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,619 miles
    Test number
    270055459690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,082 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,082 miles
    Test number
    538178521402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,147 miles (+9,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,147 miles
    Test number
    189317011203
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

  4. Pass140,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,094 miles
    Test number
    750433964168
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Fail140,094 miles (+1,085)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,094 miles
    Test number
    595921238879
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass139,009 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,009 miles
    Test number
    636710350371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Around fuel tank. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Fail139,009 miles (+1,203)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,009 miles
    Test number
    582880536694
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Around fuel tank. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Pass137,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,806 miles
    Test number
    585297051167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail137,806 miles (+3,938)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,806 miles
    Test number
    202807786934
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass133,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,868 miles
    Test number
    487427988782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Fail133,868 miles (+4,440)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,868 miles
    Test number
    988089563260
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass129,428 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,428 miles
    Test number
    604176832700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,640 miles (+9,586)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,640 miles
    Test number
    959863965198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,054 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,054 miles
    Test number
    195080125108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,043 miles (+4,527)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,043 miles
    Test number
    286859915474
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass106,516 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    176924244447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,897 miles
    Test number
    197837173415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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 Lower Anti-roll bar 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)

  18. Fail105,897 miles (+3,025)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,897 miles
    Test number
    136823973017
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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 Lower Anti-roll bar 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)

  19. Pass102,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,872 miles
    Test number
    117342972464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,872 miles (+3,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,872 miles
    Test number
    518472672028
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass99,698 miles (+3,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,698 miles
    Test number
    168250381493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass95,745 miles (+4,111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,745 miles
    Test number
    443195970019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass91,634 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,634 miles
    Test number
    671862979058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,937 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    462425788053
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass82,001 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    312346787089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,511 miles
    Test number
    642728986044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,511 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,511 miles
    Test number
    990818786035
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T275 SPL

Does T275 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T275 SPL expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T275 SPL?
The MOT on T275 SPL expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T275 SPL done?
T275 SPL was recorded at 155,619 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 4,205 miles a year.
Has T275 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T275 SPL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T275 SPL 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 SPL find?
T275 SPL passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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