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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T305 ELMMOT history

T305 ELM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
70,441 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T305 ELM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T305 ELM was last recorded at 70,441 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,310 miles · 26 Aug 2016
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
2,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,441 miles
  • 2016 – 70,310 miles
  • 2015 – 66,694 miles
  • 2014 – 57,879 miles
  • 2012 – 39,235 miles
  • 2010 – 24,230 miles
  • 2009 – 20,086 miles
  • 2008 – 19,143 miles
  • 2007 – 18,435 miles
  • 2006 – 17,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,441 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,441 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,441 miles
    Test number
    351061536071
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,310 miles (+3,616)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    354375681561
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  3. Pass66,694 miles (+8,815)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,694 miles
    Test number
    122571605061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,879 miles (+5,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    186743624252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass52,610 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    287454164098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  6. Fail52,597 miles (+13,362)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,597 miles
    Test number
    705858354087
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass39,235 miles (+6,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,235 miles
    Test number
    156753862221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass32,327 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    929351362093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,321 miles (+8,091)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    405120862057
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass24,230 miles (+4,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,230 miles
    Test number
    722698550208
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass20,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,086 miles
    Test number
    371058819279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,086 miles (+943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,086 miles
    Test number
    842948619230
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail19,143 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,143 miles
    Test number
    223503438200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass19,143 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,143 miles
    Test number
    511333038232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,435 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,435 miles
    Test number
    162724337278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass18,435 miles (+576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,435 miles
    Test number
    484524137211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass17,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,859 miles
    Test number
    784181946246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T305 ELM

Does T305 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T305 ELM expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T305 ELM?
The MOT on T305 ELM expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T305 ELM done?
T305 ELM was recorded at 70,441 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 2,837 miles a year.
Has T305 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T305 ELM has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on T305 ELM 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 T305 ELM find?
T305 ELM passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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