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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T394 SPLMOT history

T394 SPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 121,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,648 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T394 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T394 SPL was last recorded at 121,648 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,469 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
179 miles
Average per year
1,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,648 miles
  • 2025 – 121,469 miles
  • 2024 – 120,500 miles
  • 2023 – 119,190 miles
  • 2022 – 118,005 miles
  • 2021 – 116,551 miles
  • 2020 – 115,040 miles
  • 2019 – 113,825 miles
  • 2018 – 112,498 miles
  • 2017 – 111,101 miles
  • 2016 – 109,716 miles
  • 2015 – 108,243 miles
  • 2014 – 106,703 miles
  • 2013 – 105,040 miles
  • 2012 – 103,132 miles
  • 2011 – 100,408 miles
  • 2010 – 98,049 miles
  • 2009 – 95,525 miles
  • 2008 – 92,397 miles
  • 2007 – 89,278 miles
  • 2006 – 85,166 miles
  • 2005 – 81,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,648 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Protective sleeves on rear shock absorbers missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,648 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,648 miles
    Test number
    879370342735
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,469 miles (+969)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,469 miles
    Test number
    870787908921
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill + jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass120,500 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,500 miles
    Test number
    607372470802
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear right jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail120,485 miles (+1,295)3 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,485 miles
    Test number
    923261027219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear right jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass119,190 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,190 miles
    Test number
    807136481374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner sil where jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail119,190 miles (+1,185)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,190 miles
    Test number
    463504135579
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner sil where jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass118,005 miles (+1,454)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,005 miles
    Test number
    517867541370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,551 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,551 miles
    Test number
    666015661766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,522 miles (+1,482)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,522 miles
    Test number
    754287295906
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,040 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    328037121753
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on back of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on back of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail115,040 miles (+1,215)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    917130520651
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on back of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on back of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,825 miles (+1,327)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,825 miles
    Test number
    199277539439
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass112,498 miles (+1,397)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,498 miles
    Test number
    855023687552
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass111,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,101 miles
    Test number
    106379913599
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryProtective sleeves on rear shock absorbers missing

  15. Fail111,101 miles (+1,385)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,101 miles
    Test number
    101475075769
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryProtective sleeves on rear shock absorbers missing

  16. Pass109,716 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,716 miles
    Test number
    934364506842
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlamp
    • AdvisoryProtective sleeves on rear shock absorbers missing

  17. Fail109,716 miles (+1,473)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,716 miles
    Test number
    610183312892
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlamp
    • AdvisoryProtective sleeves on rear shock absorbers missing

  18. Pass108,243 miles (+1,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,243 miles
    Test number
    328432488024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering
    • AdvisoryProtective sleeves on rear shock absorbers missing

  19. Pass106,703 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    127024524380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteProtective sleeves on rear shock absorbers missing

  20. Fail106,696 miles (+1,656)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,696 miles
    Test number
    795823424376
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteProtective sleeves on rear shock absorbers missing

  21. Pass105,040 miles (+11)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    735365423392
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes
    • NoteProtective sleeves on rear shock absorbers missing
    • NoteWear on offside front tyre

  22. Fail105,029 miles (+1,897)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    286294823318
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes
    • NoteProtective sleeves on rear shock absorbers missing
    • NoteWear on offside front tyre

  23. Pass103,132 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,132 miles
    Test number
    977316522350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail103,129 miles (+2,721)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,129 miles
    Test number
    398621422373
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass100,408 miles (+2,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,408 miles
    Test number
    155846501395
    • NoteSligth play in steering

  26. Pass98,049 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    220779600373
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamps
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes
    • NoteProtective sleeve on nearside rear shock absorber insecure
    • NoteSligth low effort on nearside handbrake

  27. Fail98,049 miles (+2,524)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    724767200395
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamps
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes
    • NoteProtective sleeve on nearside rear shock absorber insecure
    • NoteSligth low effort on nearside handbrake

  28. Pass95,525 miles (+3,128)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    95,525 miles
    Test number
    444035019301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate fading
    • NoteSligth low effort on nearside handbrake
    • NoteSligth play in steering
    • NoteTread on tyres starting to seperate
    • NoteWear on discs
    • NoteWear on suspension bushes

  29. Pass92,397 miles (+20)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    92,397 miles
    Test number
    603589418303
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteRear brakes uneven
    • NoteSligth play in steering
    • NoteWeakness on tyre sidewalls

  30. Fail92,377 miles (+3,099)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    493367418469
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteRear brakes uneven
    • NoteSligth play in steering
    • NoteWeakness on tyre sidewalls

  31. Pass89,278 miles (+4,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    311822017397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass85,166 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    85,166 miles
    Test number
    884088026312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  33. Pass81,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    294355815398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T394 SPL

Does T394 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T394 SPL is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T394 SPL?
The MOT on T394 SPL is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T394 SPL done?
T394 SPL was recorded at 121,648 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,979 miles a year.
Has T394 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T394 SPL has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T394 SPL 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 T394 SPL find?
T394 SPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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