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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T281 SPKMOT history

T281 SPK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,805 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 SPK
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
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 SPK was last recorded at 75,805 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,521 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
284 miles
Average per year
2,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,805 miles
  • 2025 – 75,521 miles
  • 2024 – 74,474 miles
  • 2023 – 73,410 miles
  • 2022 – 72,072 miles
  • 2021 – 71,482 miles
  • 2020 – 71,001 miles
  • 2019 – 70,674 miles
  • 2018 – 70,296 miles
  • 2017 – 69,821 miles
  • 2016 – 69,379 miles
  • 2015 – 68,414 miles
  • 2014 – 67,472 miles
  • 2013 – 66,414 miles
  • 2012 – 64,206 miles
  • 2011 – 60,100 miles
  • 2010 – 54,552 miles
  • 2009 – 47,426 miles
  • 2008 – 42,682 miles
  • 2007 – 39,409 miles
  • 2006 – 34,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,805 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre manufactured 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,805 miles (+284)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,805 miles
    Test number
    557923227000
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre manufactured 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass75,521 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,521 miles
    Test number
    970663432550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,520 miles (+1,046)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,520 miles
    Test number
    640841785160
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  4. Pass74,474 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,474 miles
    Test number
    193349051054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,410 miles (+1,338)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,410 miles
    Test number
    128610609289
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,072 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    547739185726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,067 miles (+585)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    393928124180
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass71,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,482 miles
    Test number
    414042220799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail71,482 miles (+481)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,482 miles
    Test number
    394257150017
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,001 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    124551707668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,674 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,674 miles
    Test number
    460565643827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,296 miles (+475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    416242884142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,821 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,821 miles
    Test number
    973554994038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    164831081279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,379 miles (+965)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    591551847951
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass68,414 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,414 miles
    Test number
    944733724443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    849341924208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail67,472 miles (+1,058)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    927111924204
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass66,414 miles (+2,208)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    525153303270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir bag light on dash

  20. Pass64,206 miles (+4,106)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,206 miles
    Test number
    396921102456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag light on

  21. Pass60,100 miles (+5,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    468933581135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass54,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,552 miles
    Test number
    281777790471
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail54,552 miles (+7,126)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,552 miles
    Test number
    654607190143
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass47,426 miles (+4,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,426 miles
    Test number
    920652519270
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass42,682 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,682 miles
    Test number
    453316138275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,409 miles (+4,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,409 miles
    Test number
    262543627232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Pass34,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,662 miles
    Test number
    753466916263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 SPK

Does T281 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T281 SPK is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T281 SPK?
The MOT on T281 SPK is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T281 SPK done?
T281 SPK was recorded at 75,805 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,043 miles a year.
Has T281 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 SPK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T281 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 T281 SPK find?
T281 SPK passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre manufactured 2015, and 1 more.

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