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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T396 GANMOT history

T396 GAN is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,160 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 GAN
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
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 GAN was last recorded at 110,160 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 3,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,576 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,584 miles
Average per year
2,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,160 miles
  • 2025 – 106,576 miles
  • 2024 – 96,543 miles
  • 2022 – 90,465 miles
  • 2019 – 89,494 miles
  • 2018 – 85,408 miles
  • 2017 – 82,505 miles
  • 2016 – 79,666 miles
  • 2014 – 74,741 miles
  • 2013 – 70,740 miles
  • 2012 – 67,637 miles
  • 2011 – 65,525 miles
  • 2010 – 63,722 miles
  • 2009 – 61,781 miles
  • 2008 – 59,626 miles
  • 2007 – 57,338 miles
  • 2006 – 53,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,160 miles (+3,584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,160 miles
    Test number
    382298375201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,576 miles (+10,033)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,576 miles
    Test number
    847242710847
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both os+ns. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both os+ns (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,543 miles (+6,078)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,543 miles
    Test number
    309341816401
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,465 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,465 miles
    Test number
    715927396535
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Should clean up with use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail90,465 miles (+971)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,465 miles
    Test number
    591942275376
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Should clean up with use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,494 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,494 miles
    Test number
    601878645399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,408 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,408 miles
    Test number
    661888903371
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres are cracking in the tread.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  8. Fail85,398 miles (+2,893)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,398 miles
    Test number
    599090616508
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet safety catch is seized. (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres are cracking in the tread.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass82,505 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,505 miles
    Test number
    861416817688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  10. Fail82,492 miles (+2,826)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    486137121038
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch is seized. (8.4.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Pass79,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,666 miles
    Test number
    165082131751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,659 miles (+4,918)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    971120457934
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass74,741 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,741 miles
    Test number
    516144404326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,676 miles (+3,936)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,676 miles
    Test number
    816242904385
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass70,740 miles (+3,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    889611383294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass67,637 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,637 miles
    Test number
    109918672270
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Fail67,625 miles (+2,100)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,625 miles
    Test number
    399588772200
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass65,525 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    456433081237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,722 miles (+1,941)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    770888470285
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pad warning wires disconected

  20. Pass61,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,781 miles
    Test number
    963369979225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,781 miles (+2,155)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,781 miles
    Test number
    883949079243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Note225/45/17 94w avon

  22. Pass59,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,626 miles
    Test number
    410689468233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,626 miles (+2,288)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,626 miles
    Test number
    141008768281
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside front to rear brake pipe corrodeing
    • NoteOffside rear brake pad warning wires not connected

  24. Pass57,338 miles (+3,655)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,338 miles
    Test number
    582665177289
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack

  25. Pass53,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,683 miles
    Test number
    374740056464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T396 GAN

Does T396 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T396 GAN is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T396 GAN?
The MOT on T396 GAN is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T396 GAN done?
T396 GAN was recorded at 110,160 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 2,853 miles a year.
Has T396 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 GAN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T396 GAN 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 T396 GAN find?
T396 GAN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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