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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T286 SPLMOT history

T286 SPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
111,417 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T286 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T286 SPL was last recorded at 111,417 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 16,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,404 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
16,013 miles
Average per year
4,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,417 miles
  • 2021 – 95,404 miles
  • 2020 – 84,093 miles
  • 2019 – 72,092 miles
  • 2018 – 61,775 miles
  • 2017 – 59,947 miles
  • 2016 – 58,548 miles
  • 2015 – 56,416 miles
  • 2014 – 53,994 miles
  • 2013 – 50,809 miles
  • 2012 – 48,096 miles
  • 2011 – 46,352 miles
  • 2010 – 45,014 miles
  • 2009 – 42,880 miles
  • 2008 – 39,718 miles
  • 2007 – 36,713 miles
  • 2006 – 33,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,417 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,417 miles (+16,013)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,417 miles
    Test number
    115797190051
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass95,404 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,404 miles
    Test number
    250447837552
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail95,404 miles (+11,311)2 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,404 miles
    Test number
    724954736672
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass84,093 miles (+12,001)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    938302043109
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,092 miles (+10,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,092 miles
    Test number
    198232862340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,775 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,775 miles
    Test number
    416861513612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,744 miles (+1,797)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    303437737638
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass59,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,947 miles
    Test number
    980964459493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail59,947 miles (+1,399)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,947 miles
    Test number
    402918896573
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass58,548 miles (+2,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    887335291134
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass56,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    568543385108
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail56,416 miles (+2,422)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    236073585120
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass53,994 miles (+3,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    617683704224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass50,809 miles (+2,713)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,809 miles
    Test number
    686664733133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  15. Pass48,096 miles (+1,744)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,096 miles
    Test number
    467232732163
    • NotePoor patter both dipped beam headlamps (condensation on lenses).
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroded, especially to o/s hose.
    • NoteRear number plate is fading.
    • NoteSome lift in n/s lower swivel.

  16. Pass46,352 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    368205221120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,014 miles (+2,134)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    664496720165
    • NoteThe centre exhaust stabilising strap (to the gearbox) is corroded through. Replacement recommended.
    • NoteThe n/s/r tyre has just 2mm tread (linit 1.6mm).
    • NoteThe o/s/f headlamp lense is badly crazed.

  18. Pass42,880 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,880 miles
    Test number
    522997129170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,718 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,718 miles
    Test number
    224850938445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,713 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,713 miles
    Test number
    662210837182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,283 miles
    Test number
    260381136495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T286 SPL

Does T286 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T286 SPL expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T286 SPL?
The MOT on T286 SPL expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T286 SPL done?
T286 SPL was recorded at 111,417 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 4,687 miles a year.
Has T286 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T286 SPL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T286 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 T286 SPL find?
T286 SPL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner 205/55/16; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front, and 4 more.

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