BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T292 SLSMOT history

T292 SLS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
165,814 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,623 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T292 SLS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T292 SLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T292 SLS was last recorded at 165,814 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,834 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
980 miles
Average per year
5,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,814 miles
  • 2025 – 164,834 miles
  • 2024 – 164,105 miles
  • 2023 – 163,094 miles
  • 2021 – 161,740 miles
  • 2020 – 161,331 miles
  • 2019 – 152,437 miles
  • 2018 – 144,272 miles
  • 2017 – 136,362 miles
  • 2016 – 130,627 miles
  • 2015 – 122,202 miles
  • 2014 – 114,849 miles
  • 2013 – 105,287 miles
  • 2012 – 96,361 miles
  • 2011 – 85,825 miles
  • 2010 – 79,642 miles
  • 2009 – 74,283 miles
  • 2008 – 64,482 miles
  • 2007 – 55,182 miles
  • 2006 – 52,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,814 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySome underside areas slightly corroded

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,814 miles (+980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    165,814 miles
    Test number
    634559780153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome underside areas slightly corroded

  2. Pass164,834 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,834 miles
    Test number
    709472224816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,105 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,105 miles
    Test number
    555879892835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,094 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,094 miles
    Test number
    559898115643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,740 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,740 miles
    Test number
    208813170734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,734 miles (+403)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,734 miles
    Test number
    819283451324
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass161,331 miles (+8,894)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,331 miles
    Test number
    366697717541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,437 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,437 miles
    Test number
    843779545514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,272 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,272 miles
    Test number
    763825722299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,362 miles
    Test number
    237337535013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,358 miles (+206)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,358 miles
    Test number
    271035533959
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Fail136,152 miles (+5,525)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,152 miles
    Test number
    810355459912
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass130,627 miles (+8,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,627 miles
    Test number
    561016853865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass122,202 miles (+7,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,202 miles
    Test number
    938022915119
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass114,849 miles (+16)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,849 miles
    Test number
    786580124173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear floors slight corrosion

  16. Fail114,833 miles (+9,546)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,833 miles
    Test number
    536323014146
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear floors slight corrosion

  17. Fail105,287 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,287 miles
    Test number
    809164313137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass105,287 miles (+8,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,287 miles
    Test number
    886024513175
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass96,361 miles (+124)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,361 miles
    Test number
    819016912131
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRaer tyres splitting on side wall

  20. Fail96,237 miles (+10,412)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,237 miles
    Test number
    269482712410
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to split on sidewall

  21. Pass85,825 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    248627921478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,791 miles (+6,149)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,791 miles
    Test number
    229570021154
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass79,642 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    841551230113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,565 miles (+5,282)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,565 miles
    Test number
    192095580450
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure

  25. Pass74,283 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,283 miles
    Test number
    150374089441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,169 miles (+9,687)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,169 miles
    Test number
    543298979002
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass64,482 miles (+9,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    962126988036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass55,182 miles (+2,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    803762627016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass52,467 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,467 miles
    Test number
    893178346001
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteOffside and nearside front bottom arm rear bushes splitting
    • NoteSlight weep p.a.s.gaitor nearside

Questions about T292 SLS

Does T292 SLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T292 SLS is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T292 SLS?
The MOT on T292 SLS is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T292 SLS done?
T292 SLS was recorded at 165,814 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,623 miles a year.
Has T292 SLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T292 SLS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T292 SLS 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 T292 SLS find?
T292 SLS passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; some underside areas slightly corroded.

Related registrations

Browse all T292 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.