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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T35 SPBMOT history

T35 SPB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
165,576 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 SPB
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 SPB was last recorded at 165,576 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,222 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
354 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,576 miles
  • 2024 – 165,222 miles
  • 2023 – 162,080 miles
  • 2022 – 159,200 miles
  • 2020 – 158,278 miles
  • 2019 – 157,502 miles
  • 2018 – 151,910 miles
  • 2017 – 144,902 miles
  • 2016 – 131,772 miles
  • 2015 – 118,549 miles
  • 2014 – 116,680 miles
  • 2013 – 11,589 miles
  • 2012 – 112,998 miles
  • 2011 – 110,363 miles
  • 2010 – 108,063 miles
  • 2009 – 106,774 miles
  • 2008 – 105,757 miles
  • 2007 – 104,411 miles
  • 2006 – 102,501 miles
  • 2005 – 100,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,576 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,576 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,576 miles
    Test number
    652803745419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,222 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    165,222 miles
    Test number
    905672094435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,080 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    162,080 miles
    Test number
    853764353684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,200 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,200 miles
    Test number
    707619684978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,278 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,278 miles
    Test number
    705800928661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass157,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,502 miles
    Test number
    571488559699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,502 miles (+5,592)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,502 miles
    Test number
    959752360239
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,910 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,910 miles
    Test number
    693569434371
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail151,804 miles (+6,902)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,804 miles
    Test number
    735563948378
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass144,902 miles (+13,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,902 miles
    Test number
    255014634220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,772 miles (+13,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,772 miles
    Test number
    309760555051
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass118,549 miles (+1,869)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,549 miles
    Test number
    575265915232
    • NoteRear exhaust baffels loose
    • NoteRear indicator bulbs turning white

  13. Pass116,680 miles (+105,091)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,680 miles
    Test number
    399959004215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAfter market head lamp bulbs fitted
    • NoteRear silencer mount loose
    • NoteX1 bulb inop in 3rd stop lamp

  14. Fail11,589 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,589 miles
    Test number
    187567713236
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAfter market headlamp bulbs fitted
    • NoteOne of the 3rd brake light bulbs is inop
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer mount not fully tight
    • NoteRear top mounts starting to seperate on both sides

  15. Pass115,189 miles (+2,191)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,189 miles
    Test number
    369427813496
    • NoteAfter market headlamp bulbs fitted
    • NoteOne of the 3rd brake light bulbs is inop
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer mount not fully tight
    • NoteRear top mounts starting to seperate on both sides

  16. Pass112,998 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    797782612254
    • Note3rd stop lamp has a bulb inop in it
    • NoteHeadlamp bulbs after market
    • NoteRear top mounts starting to seperate

  17. Fail112,998 miles (+2,635)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    879282412216
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Note3rd stop lamp has a bulb inop in it
    • NoteHeadlamp bulbs after market
    • NoteRear top mounts starting to seperate

  18. Pass110,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    110,363 miles
    Test number
    787200101206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,363 miles (+2,300)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,363 miles
    Test number
    256249191458
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass108,063 miles (+1,289)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    108,063 miles
    Test number
    533596920240
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight air conditioning leak

  21. Fail106,774 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,774 miles
    Test number
    272197919265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass106,774 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    106,774 miles
    Test number
    711567019254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,757 miles (+1,346)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    105,757 miles
    Test number
    160394028234
    • NoteSlight condensation in offside headlight lens
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack end

  24. Pass104,411 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    104,411 miles
    Test number
    434408827242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,403 miles (+1,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    344365627213
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass102,501 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    102,501 miles
    Test number
    471330026277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,924 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    100,924 miles
    Test number
    293498125238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHS

Questions about T35 SPB

Does T35 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T35 SPB expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T35 SPB?
The MOT on T35 SPB expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T35 SPB done?
T35 SPB was recorded at 165,576 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has T35 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 SPB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T35 SPB 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 T35 SPB find?
T35 SPB passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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