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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T289 SPKMOT history

T289 SPK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
179,939 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T289 SPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T289 SPK was last recorded at 179,939 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,262 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,677 miles
Average per year
1,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,939 miles
  • 2025 – 177,262 miles
  • 2024 – 176,659 miles
  • 2023 – 176,195 miles
  • 2022 – 175,856 miles
  • 2021 – 175,363 miles
  • 2020 – 174,317 miles
  • 2019 – 173,627 miles
  • 2018 – 172,143 miles
  • 2017 – 170,925 miles
  • 2016 – 169,460 miles
  • 2015 – 167,854 miles
  • 2014 – 166,659 miles
  • 2013 – 164,047 miles
  • 2012 – 161,310 miles
  • 2011 – 158,841 miles
  • 2010 – 156,875 miles
  • 2009 – 154,119 miles
  • 2008 – 150,436 miles
  • 2007 – 146,982 miles
  • 2006 – 142,818 miles
  • 2005 – 140,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,939 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,939 miles (+2,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    179,939 miles
    Test number
    487267066080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    177,262 miles
    Test number
    853733850217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail177,258 miles (+599)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,258 miles
    Test number
    910293739182
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively deteriorated and hanging loose (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,659 miles (+464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    176,659 miles
    Test number
    511086840409
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,195 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    176,195 miles
    Test number
    352941378901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,856 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    175,856 miles
    Test number
    671869725030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,363 miles (+1,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    175,363 miles
    Test number
    118312854139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass174,317 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    174,317 miles
    Test number
    108446766710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,627 miles (+1,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    173,627 miles
    Test number
    940017170492
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass172,143 miles (+1,218)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    172,143 miles
    Test number
    845085894414
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  11. Pass170,925 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    170,925 miles
    Test number
    463383237360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass169,460 miles (+1,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    169,460 miles
    Test number
    862485855304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass167,854 miles (+1,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    167,854 miles
    Test number
    717895295126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass166,659 miles (+2,612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    166,659 miles
    Test number
    338947494135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass164,047 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    164,047 miles
    Test number
    706345083178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass161,310 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    161,310 miles
    Test number
    747796582111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass158,841 miles (+1,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    158,841 miles
    Test number
    469524791159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass156,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    156,875 miles
    Test number
    132333500226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail156,875 miles (+2,756)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,875 miles
    Test number
    383002300470
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass154,119 miles (+3,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    154,119 miles
    Test number
    191226399163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass150,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    150,436 miles
    Test number
    664724498161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail150,436 miles (+3,454)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,436 miles
    Test number
    242503198118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  23. Pass146,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    146,982 miles
    Test number
    983272997169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail146,980 miles (+4,162)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,980 miles
    Test number
    393012597131
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass142,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    142,818 miles
    Test number
    384642676185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail142,818 miles (+2,545)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,818 miles
    Test number
    391772076121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass140,273 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    140,273 miles
    Test number
    164871205271
    • NoteO/S AND N/S FRONT TYERS WORN ON EDGES †SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S AND O/S BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Questions about T289 SPK

Does T289 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T289 SPK is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T289 SPK?
The MOT on T289 SPK is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T289 SPK done?
T289 SPK was recorded at 179,939 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,901 miles a year.
Has T289 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T289 SPK has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T289 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 T289 SPK find?
T289 SPK passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear wishbone bushes worn.

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