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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T298 CLGMOT history

T298 CLG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,308 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T298 CLG
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
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T298 CLG was last recorded at 106,308 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,476 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,832 miles
Average per year
2,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,308 miles
  • 2025 – 104,476 miles
  • 2024 – 100,891 miles
  • 2022 – 100,107 miles
  • 2021 – 96,410 miles
  • 2020 – 94,207 miles
  • 2018 – 93,020 miles
  • 2017 – 91,763 miles
  • 2016 – 90,564 miles
  • 2015 – 89,301 miles
  • 2014 – 87,801 miles
  • 2013 – 86,292 miles
  • 2012 – 84,904 miles
  • 2011 – 83,296 miles
  • 2010 – 82,146 miles
  • 2009 – 80,974 miles
  • 2008 – 78,966 miles
  • 2007 – 74,798 miles
  • 2006 – 72,200 miles
  • 2005 – 64,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,308 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,308 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    315950103755
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,308 miles (+1,832)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    376480043245
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,476 miles (+3,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,476 miles
    Test number
    468040053875
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,891 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,891 miles
    Test number
    813660385077
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail100,884 miles (+777)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,884 miles
    Test number
    227064724361
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass100,107 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    725630092059
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,053 miles (+2,260)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    510094531118
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,793 miles (+1,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    452204048324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,410 miles (+2,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    421094563572
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,207 miles (+1,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,207 miles
    Test number
    660179131626
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,020 miles (+1,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,020 miles
    Test number
    286022685528
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,763 miles
    Test number
    633871925466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,761 miles (+1,197)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,761 miles
    Test number
    680912957809
    • 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)
    • 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)

  14. Pass90,564 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,564 miles
    Test number
    841228856875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,301 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,301 miles
    Test number
    706095225925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,801 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,801 miles
    Test number
    479693344418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,292 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    588235043369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,904 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,904 miles
    Test number
    397011342376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass83,296 miles (+1,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,296 miles
    Test number
    679283631306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass82,146 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    413300530481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,144 miles (+1,170)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,144 miles
    Test number
    783178220390
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass80,974 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    993881329356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,973 miles (+2,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,973 miles
    Test number
    140030329389
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass78,966 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,966 miles
    Test number
    384306028369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,798 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    74,798 miles
    Test number
    423958847338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  26. Fail74,798 miles (+2,598)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,798 miles
    Test number
    580448347353
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  27. Pass72,200 miles (+7,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    240822056373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass64,893 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    341028275260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inside edge. n/s/f wearing outer edge. 4 wheel alignment check.

  29. Fail64,893 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    832468275289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inside edge. n/s/f wearing outer edge. 4 wheel alignment check.

Questions about T298 CLG

Does T298 CLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T298 CLG is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T298 CLG?
The MOT on T298 CLG is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T298 CLG done?
T298 CLG was recorded at 106,308 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,028 miles a year.
Has T298 CLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T298 CLG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T298 CLG 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 T298 CLG find?
T298 CLG passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all round; brake pad(s) wearing thin all round; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 2 more.

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