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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T290 AGMMOT history

T290 AGM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
203,404 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 AGM
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
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 AGM was last recorded at 203,404 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,106 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
298 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,404 miles
  • 2024 – 203,106 miles
  • 2023 – 202,854 miles
  • 2021 – 202,271 miles
  • 2020 – 201,204 miles
  • 2019 – 199,296 miles
  • 2018 – 196,383 miles
  • 2017 – 192,214 miles
  • 2016 – 184,497 miles
  • 2015 – 174,407 miles
  • 2014 – 162,593 miles
  • 2013 – 153,355 miles
  • 2012 – 138,689 miles
  • 2011 – 126,654 miles
  • 2010 – 116,666 miles
  • 2008 – 107,738 miles
  • 2007 – 102,820 miles
  • 2006 – 97,211 miles
  • 2005 – 92,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,404 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear wheel arc corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear both brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,404 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    203,404 miles
    Test number
    220058330683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass203,106 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    203,106 miles
    Test number
    941113498297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass202,854 miles (+583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    202,854 miles
    Test number
    838947971965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass202,271 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    202,271 miles
    Test number
    266733278653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail202,246 miles (+1,042)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,246 miles
    Test number
    529839852137
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorPassenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass201,204 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    201,204 miles
    Test number
    124634804789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail201,183 miles (+1,887)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,183 miles
    Test number
    451052568514
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass199,296 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    199,296 miles
    Test number
    603830117755
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs corroded

  9. Fail199,296 miles (+2,913)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,296 miles
    Test number
    657891673888
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs corroded

  10. Pass196,383 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    196,383 miles
    Test number
    477188158533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass192,214 miles (+7,717)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    192,214 miles
    Test number
    766240886342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass184,497 miles (+10,090)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    184,497 miles
    Test number
    340462256204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass174,407 miles (+11,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    174,407 miles
    Test number
    327549865148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass162,593 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    162,593 miles
    Test number
    456225764115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,355 miles (+14,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    153,355 miles
    Test number
    449612783112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass138,689 miles (+12,035)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    138,689 miles
    Test number
    956563002167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass126,654 miles (+9,988)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,654 miles
    Test number
    986199601164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,666 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    863110210169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,664 miles (+8,926)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,664 miles
    Test number
    273954300470
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass107,738 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    107,738 miles
    Test number
    163853738367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,730 miles (+4,910)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,730 miles
    Test number
    943331638312
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass102,820 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,820 miles
    Test number
    162770737361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,816 miles (+5,605)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,816 miles
    Test number
    253763627311
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass97,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    97,211 miles
    Test number
    740551126360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,211 miles (+4,841)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,211 miles
    Test number
    434331826398
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass92,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    493697525327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T290 AGM

Does T290 AGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T290 AGM is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T290 AGM?
The MOT on T290 AGM is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T290 AGM done?
T290 AGM was recorded at 203,404 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has T290 AGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 AGM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T290 AGM 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 T290 AGM find?
T290 AGM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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