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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T38 EBWMOT history

T38 EBW is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,305 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 EBW was last recorded at 77,305 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,193 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,112 miles
Average per year
2,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,305 miles
  • 2025 – 75,193 miles
  • 2024 – 74,881 miles
  • 2023 – 73,657 miles
  • 2022 – 72,548 miles
  • 2021 – 71,194 miles
  • 2020 – 70,217 miles
  • 2019 – 68,915 miles
  • 2018 – 67,315 miles
  • 2017 – 65,650 miles
  • 2016 – 63,793 miles
  • 2015 – 62,024 miles
  • 2014 – 60,476 miles
  • 2013 – 57,415 miles
  • 2012 – 54,305 miles
  • 2011 – 51,385 miles
  • 2010 – 46,980 miles
  • 2009 – 43,704 miles
  • 2008 – 41,081 miles
  • 2007 – 38,838 miles
  • 2006 – 35,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,305 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral rusting to all suspension

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,305 miles (+2,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,305 miles
    Test number
    227550558740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rusting to all suspension

  2. Pass75,193 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,193 miles
    Test number
    793482992355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,190 miles (+309)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,190 miles
    Test number
    636312355448
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass74,881 miles (+1,224)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,881 miles
    Test number
    110699837208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,657 miles (+1,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    630398440674
    • AdvisoryFront floors rusty

  6. Pass72,548 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,548 miles
    Test number
    250543658147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,194 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    240063271696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,217 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,217 miles
    Test number
    299543306153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,915 miles (+1,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,915 miles
    Test number
    272900534772
    • AdvisorySlight movement offside front lower arm rear bush

  10. Pass67,315 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    632462427983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,650 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    370677987233
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake pipe rusty advice to get replaced
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass63,793 miles (+1,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,793 miles
    Test number
    354024829322
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear discs liped
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres pearishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside front lower ball joint

  13. Pass62,024 miles (+1,548)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    245193665155
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe rusty
    • NoteSlight play nearside front ball joint
    • NoteSlight play nearside track rod end

  14. Pass60,476 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,476 miles
    Test number
    237951664142
    • NoteNear side front tyre perishing
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty

  15. Fail60,476 miles (+3,061)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,476 miles
    Test number
    459111164141
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNear side front tyre perishing
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty

  16. Pass57,415 miles (+3,110)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,415 miles
    Test number
    705521963152
    • NoteNear side rear tyre bald on edge and on legal limit
    • NoteSlight play both front lower arm ball joints and rear bushes

  17. Pass54,305 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,305 miles
    Test number
    886419042149
    • NoteSlight play both rear trayling arms bushes

  18. Fail54,303 miles (+2,918)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    629519442129
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play both rear trayling arms bushes

  19. Pass51,385 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,385 miles
    Test number
    189705661115
    • NoteEngine oil on steering pipes
    • NoteSlight play both front bottom ball joint
    • NoteSlight play both front steering arms

  20. Fail51,375 miles (+4,395)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,375 miles
    Test number
    687925961122
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil on steering pipes
    • NoteSlight play both front bottom ball joint
    • NoteSlight play both front steering arms

  21. Pass46,980 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,980 miles
    Test number
    521119430150
    • NoteNear side rear brake pipe rusty
    • NoteSlight play near side front lower arm ball joint

  22. Fail46,979 miles (+3,275)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    734439330147
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side rear brake pipe rusty
    • NoteSlight play near side front lower arm ball joint

  23. Fail43,704 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,704 miles
    Test number
    572776759162
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass43,704 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,704 miles
    Test number
    650616059167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,081 miles
    Test number
    473640558169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,080 miles (+2,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    264540958106
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  27. Pass38,838 miles (+3,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    551589167111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass35,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,088 miles
    Test number
    942470486059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 EBW

Does T38 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 EBW is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T38 EBW?
The MOT on T38 EBW is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T38 EBW done?
T38 EBW was recorded at 77,305 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,059 miles a year.
Has T38 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 EBW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T38 EBW 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 EBW find?
T38 EBW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; general rusting to all suspension.

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