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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass81,355 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass81,355 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,355 miles
    Test number
    298482780631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass36,499 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    347911383151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass34,399 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,399 miles
    Test number
    710560154982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass30,191 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,191 miles
    Test number
    656588825146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,588 miles
    Test number
    249176334139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass26,949 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,949 miles
    Test number
    858841843135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,745 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,745 miles
    Test number
    528298632140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,396 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,396 miles
    Test number
    487869531120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,144 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,144 miles
    Test number
    140338750153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,503 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,503 miles
    Test number
    643819359136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,257 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,257 miles
    Test number
    444943068192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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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