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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T303 SBVMOT history

T303 SBV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,354 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T303 SBV
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T303 SBV was last recorded at 101,354 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,243 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
2,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,354 miles
  • 2025 – 101,243 miles
  • 2024 – 99,760 miles
  • 2023 – 99,141 miles
  • 2022 – 98,118 miles
  • 2021 – 97,508 miles
  • 2020 – 97,069 miles
  • 2019 – 94,902 miles
  • 2018 – 92,330 miles
  • 2017 – 85,907 miles
  • 2016 – 78,485 miles
  • 2015 – 74,656 miles
  • 2014 – 72,048 miles
  • 2013 – 69,207 miles
  • 2012 – 65,310 miles
  • 2011 – 61,713 miles
  • 2010 – 59,066 miles
  • 2009 – 56,316 miles
  • 2008 – 54,134 miles
  • 2007 – 50,548 miles
  • 2006 – 41,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,354 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,354 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,354 miles
    Test number
    324970764699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,243 miles
    Test number
    275406843216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,243 miles (+1,483)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,243 miles
    Test number
    249019460900
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass99,760 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,760 miles
    Test number
    146878347952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail99,760 miles (+619)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,760 miles
    Test number
    105879670513
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass99,141 miles (+1,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,141 miles
    Test number
    596580884102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass98,118 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,118 miles
    Test number
    232586009663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,508 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,508 miles
    Test number
    366815790384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,069 miles (+2,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    346177672126
    • 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. Pass94,902 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,902 miles
    Test number
    564727311464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,330 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,330 miles
    Test number
    934478848016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,907 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    355894721354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,485 miles (+3,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    939103569696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass74,656 miles (+2,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,656 miles
    Test number
    115792655089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Pass72,048 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,048 miles
    Test number
    857500764020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,207 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,207 miles
    Test number
    189317653412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,310 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,310 miles
    Test number
    128860262038
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass65,310 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,310 miles
    Test number
    156760562453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,713 miles (+2,647)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,713 miles
    Test number
    516261761063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBOTH Rear brake dics slightly rusty
  20. Pass59,066 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,066 miles
    Test number
    221581060009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,774 miles (+2,458)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,774 miles
    Test number
    904198150014
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
  22. Pass56,316 miles (+2,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,316 miles
    Test number
    663416359063
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass54,134 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,134 miles
    Test number
    411145968050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,548 miles (+8,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,548 miles
    Test number
    251604267018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass41,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,753 miles
    Test number
    544391566054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,752 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,752 miles
    Test number
    920361066087
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T303 SBV

Does T303 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T303 SBV is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T303 SBV?
The MOT on T303 SBV is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T303 SBV done?
T303 SBV was recorded at 101,354 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,985 miles a year.
Has T303 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T303 SBV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T303 SBV 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 T303 SBV find?
T303 SBV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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