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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T27 MTCMOT history

T27 MTC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
86,410 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 MTC
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 MTC was last recorded at 86,410 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 3,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,979 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,431 miles
Average per year
2,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,410 miles
  • 2025 – 82,979 miles
  • 2024 – 82,497 miles
  • 2021 – 81,667 miles
  • 2019 – 80,995 miles
  • 2018 – 79,681 miles
  • 2017 – 77,308 miles
  • 2016 – 74,675 miles
  • 2015 – 72,051 miles
  • 2014 – 68,920 miles
  • 2013 – 67,211 miles
  • 2012 – 64,247 miles
  • 2011 – 61,606 miles
  • 2010 – 58,394 miles
  • 2009 – 51,020 miles
  • 2008 – 46,391 miles
  • 2007 – 39,344 miles
  • 2006 – 34,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,410 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor - by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor - by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorber telescopic shaft - corroded at the upper most part - thickness reduced

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Advise .. corrosion forming in sills where visible but sill covers fitted full inspection can not be carried out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,410 miles (+3,431)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,410 miles
    Test number
    729242916202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor - by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor - by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber telescopic shaft - corroded at the upper most part - thickness reduced

  2. Pass82,979 miles (+482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    809930291375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar mounting area corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension and steering components corroded

  3. Pass82,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,497 miles
    Test number
    151283427397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,497 miles (+830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,497 miles
    Test number
    533339374815
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass81,667 miles (+672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    559723160093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti-roll bar bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills and wheel arches

  6. Pass80,995 miles (+1,314)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,995 miles
    Test number
    617714583237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,681 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,681 miles
    Test number
    193937081102
    • AdvisoryAdvise .. corrosion forming in sills where visible but sill covers fitted full inspection can not be carried out

  8. Fail79,680 miles (+2,372)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,680 miles
    Test number
    952061454592
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise .. corrosion forming in sills where visible but sill covers fitted full inspection can not be carried out

  9. Pass77,308 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,308 miles
    Test number
    359693799653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass74,675 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,675 miles
    Test number
    303051671833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r wheel arch corroded

  11. Fail74,653 miles (+2,602)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,653 miles
    Test number
    281902682297
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r wheel arch corroded

  12. Pass72,051 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,051 miles
    Test number
    175493685154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,920 miles (+1,709)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    965403084102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroding

  14. Pass67,211 miles (+2,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    779695583173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass64,247 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,247 miles
    Test number
    118492262038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,606 miles (+3,212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    689153661069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass58,394 miles (+7,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    414941860018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass51,020 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,020 miles
    Test number
    753572169041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,391 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,391 miles
    Test number
    100266468009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,344 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,344 miles
    Test number
    443014867056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,051 miles
    Test number
    193682056404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T27 MTC

Does T27 MTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 MTC is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T27 MTC?
The MOT on T27 MTC is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 MTC done?
T27 MTC was recorded at 86,410 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 2,598 miles a year.
Has T27 MTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 MTC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T27 MTC 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 T27 MTC find?
T27 MTC passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor - by jacking point; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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