
BMW M3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc
T38 ABNMOT history
T38 ABN is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 27,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 27,908 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 701 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T38 ABN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T38 ABN was last recorded at 27,908 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 27,888 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 701 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 27,908 miles
- 2025 – 27,888 miles
- 2024 – 27,821 miles
- 2022 – 27,734 miles
- 2019 – 27,708 miles
- 2017 – 27,703 miles
- 2016 – 27,317 miles
- 2015 – 26,968 miles
- 2014 – 26,528 miles
- 2013 – 25,502 miles
- 2012 – 24,290 miles
- 2011 – 22,989 miles
- 2010 – 22,012 miles
- 2009 – 20,026 miles
- 2008 – 18,225 miles
- 2007 – 15,641 miles
- 2006 – 13,689 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2016
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass27,908 miles (+20)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 27,908 miles
- Test number
- 721707789723
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass27,888 miles (+67)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 27,888 miles
- Test number
- 407743899319
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass27,821 miles (+5)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 27,821 miles
- Test number
- 358404520399
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail27,816 miles (+82)6 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,816 miles
- Test number
- 378828283856
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,734 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 27,734 miles
- Test number
- 719570830734
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail27,732 miles (+24)9 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,732 miles
- Test number
- 846393224223
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Age Relating Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Age Relating Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Age Relating Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Age Relating Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,708 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 27,708 miles
- Test number
- 189162759570
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,703 miles (+386)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 27,703 miles
- Test number
- 241406383948
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Has Age Relating Cracks
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass27,317 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 27,317 miles
- Test number
- 683286294264
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on tread.
- AdvisoryNsf tyre cracked on tread.
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly misting oil.
Fail27,317 miles (+349)2 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,317 miles
- Test number
- 704153264985
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on tread.
- AdvisoryNsf tyre cracked on tread.
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly misting oil.
Pass26,968 miles (+440)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 26,968 miles
- Test number
- 859642105299
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOsf headlamp unit slightly condensated.
Pass26,528 miles (+1,026)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 26,528 miles
- Test number
- 488359494130
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/f lamp slightly misting up
- NoteSlight misting of oil from differential
Pass25,502 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 25,502 miles
- Test number
- 577863393153
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight differential oil leak
- NoteSlight gerarbox oil leak
Fail25,502 miles (+1,212)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,502 miles
- Test number
- 716933993161
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight differential oil leak
- NoteSlight gerarbox oil leak
Pass24,290 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 24,290 miles
- Test number
- 629722602299
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteSlight leak from diff seals
Fail24,290 miles (+1,301)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,290 miles
- Test number
- 656522102296
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteSlight leak from diff seals
Pass22,989 miles (+977)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 22,989 miles
- Test number
- 505106491151
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre worn to 3mm
- NoteOffside headlamp misted slightly
- NoteWipers smearing screen
Pass22,012 miles (+1,986)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 22,012 miles
- Test number
- 604418300242
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff
Pass20,026 miles (+18)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 20,026 miles
- Test number
- 643655599165
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteAll indicator lamps discoloured
- NoteRear tyres worn low
Fail20,008 miles (+1,783)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,008 miles
- Test number
- 922828889107
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteAll indicator lamps discoloured
- NoteRear tyres worn low
Pass18,225 miles (+2,584)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 18,225 miles
- Test number
- 201359348441
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteRear tyres worn to 2.5mm
Pass15,641 miles (+1,952)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 15,641 miles
- Test number
- 264350117423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 13,689 miles
- Test number
- 843895976038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T38 ABN
- Does T38 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 ABN is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T38 ABN?
- The MOT on T38 ABN is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T38 ABN done?
- T38 ABN was recorded at 27,908 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 701 miles a year.
- Has T38 ABN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T38 ABN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T38 ABN 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 T38 ABN find?
- T38 ABN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 14 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.
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