
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T277 MDAMOT history
T277 MDA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,355 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 81,355 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T277 MDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T277 MDA was last recorded at 81,355 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 81,320 miles · 17 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 3,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,355 miles
- 2025 – 72,124 miles
- 2024 – 64,211 miles
- 2023 – 56,410 miles
- 2021 – 42,790 miles
- 2020 – 36,499 miles
- 2019 – 35,316 miles
- 2018 – 34,399 miles
- 2017 – 33,147 miles
- 2016 – 31,712 miles
- 2015 – 30,191 miles
- 2014 – 28,588 miles
- 2013 – 26,949 miles
- 2012 – 25,745 miles
- 2011 – 24,396 miles
- 2010 – 23,144 miles
- 2009 – 21,503 miles
- 2008 – 20,257 miles
- 2007 – 18,736 miles
- 2006 – 16,176 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Indicator tell-tale inoperative
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,355 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 81,355 miles
- Test number
- 298482780631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,320 miles (+9,196)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,320 miles
- Test number
- 533246072352
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,124 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 72,124 miles
- Test number
- 250066276956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail72,122 miles (+7,911)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,122 miles
- Test number
- 438973649656
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,211 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 64,211 miles
- Test number
- 125910054382
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,208 miles (+7,798)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,208 miles
- Test number
- 999734174324
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,410 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 56,410 miles
- Test number
- 811422927608
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail56,410 miles (+13,620)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,410 miles
- Test number
- 770062022918
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,790 miles (+6,291)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 42,790 miles
- Test number
- 160360347464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass36,499 miles (+1,183)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 36,499 miles
- Test number
- 347911383151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,316 miles (+917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 35,316 miles
- Test number
- 610857089660
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass34,399 miles (+1,252)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 34,399 miles
- Test number
- 710560154982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,147 miles (+1,435)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 33,147 miles
- Test number
- 321990454928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,712 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 31,712 miles
- Test number
- 786063034010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,191 miles (+1,603)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 30,191 miles
- Test number
- 656588825146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 28,588 miles
- Test number
- 249176334139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,588 miles (+1,639)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,588 miles
- Test number
- 708526234179
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass26,949 miles (+1,204)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 26,949 miles
- Test number
- 858841843135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,745 miles (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 25,745 miles
- Test number
- 528298632140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,396 miles (+1,252)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 24,396 miles
- Test number
- 487869531120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,144 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 23,144 miles
- Test number
- 140338750153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,503 miles (+1,246)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 21,503 miles
- Test number
- 643819359136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,257 miles (+1,521)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 20,257 miles
- Test number
- 444943068192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,736 miles (+2,560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 18,736 miles
- Test number
- 684364567100
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass16,176 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 16,176 miles
- Test number
- 171438356161
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about T277 MDA
- Does T277 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T277 MDA is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T277 MDA?
- The MOT on T277 MDA is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T277 MDA done?
- T277 MDA was recorded at 81,355 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,239 miles a year.
- Has T277 MDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T277 MDA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T277 MDA 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 T277 MDA find?
- T277 MDA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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