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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T38 AGMMOT history

T38 AGM is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
84,261 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 AGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 AGM was last recorded at 84,261 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 2,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,173 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,088 miles
Average per year
4,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,261 miles
  • 2023 – 82,173 miles
  • 2022 – 79,540 miles
  • 2021 – 71,824 miles
  • 2020 – 64,826 miles
  • 2019 – 60,886 miles
  • 2018 – 49,670 miles
  • 2017 – 42,654 miles
  • 2016 – 32,230 miles
  • 2015 – 20,635 miles
  • 2014 – 13,574 miles
  • 2013 – 12,040 miles
  • 2012 – 11,699 miles
  • 2011 – 10,442 miles
  • 2010 – 9,698 miles
  • 2009 – 8,662 miles
  • 2008 – 7,711 miles
  • 2007 – 6,183 miles
  • 2006 – 5,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,261 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,261 miles (+2,088)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,261 miles
    Test number
    108682650114
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass82,173 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    850629107941
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail82,173 miles (+2,633)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    981356230007
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass79,540 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    403222492981
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail79,540 miles (+7,716)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    907859575490
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass71,824 miles (+6,998)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    910164477801
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass64,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    543709802343
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail64,826 miles (+3,940)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    747073086394
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass60,886 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,886 miles
    Test number
    117823234553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,882 miles (+11,212)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,882 miles
    Test number
    729094032505
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer side light not working

  11. Pass49,670 miles (+7,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,670 miles
    Test number
    744768200396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint ` (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGear box exhaust mount broken, but exhaust not insecure

  12. Pass42,654 miles (+10,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    467531331388
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass32,230 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,230 miles
    Test number
    846912795638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaiters twisted but not split

  14. Fail32,230 miles (+11,595)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,230 miles
    Test number
    570437801742
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaiters twisted but not split

  15. Pass20,635 miles (+7,061)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,635 miles
    Test number
    945911375075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished.

  16. Pass13,574 miles (+1,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    13,574 miles
    Test number
    377084244007
    • NoteNearside front headlamp has slight moisture inside lens

  17. Pass12,040 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    12,040 miles
    Test number
    697991953008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,699 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    11,699 miles
    Test number
    377911552040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,442 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    10,442 miles
    Test number
    218572551059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,698 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    9,698 miles
    Test number
    732523750040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,662 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    8,662 miles
    Test number
    792357149067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,711 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    7,711 miles
    Test number
    471113358094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,183 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    6,183 miles
    Test number
    891926537000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    5,828 miles
    Test number
    340961956067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 AGM

Does T38 AGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 AGM expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 AGM?
The MOT on T38 AGM expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 AGM done?
T38 AGM was recorded at 84,261 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 4,137 miles a year.
Has T38 AGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 AGM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T38 AGM 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 AGM find?
T38 AGM passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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