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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,995 cc

T39 BTRMOT history

T39 BTR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,136 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T39 BTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T39 BTR was last recorded at 133,136 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2019: 115,113 miles, lower than 137,184 miles on 29 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,065 miles · 25 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,071 miles
Average per year
3,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,136 miles
  • 2023 – 131,065 miles
  • 2022 – 127,920 miles
  • 2020 – 124,458 miles
  • 2019 – 115,113 miles
  • 2018 – 137,184 miles
  • 2017 – 131,753 miles
  • 2016 – 126,038 miles
  • 2015 – 119,124 miles
  • 2014 – 119,089 miles
  • 2012 – 111,243 miles
  • 2011 – 107,151 miles
  • 2010 – 101,327 miles
  • 2009 – 89,657 miles
  • 2008 – 77,159 miles
  • 2007 – 66,831 miles
  • 2006 – 56,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,136 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,136 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,136 miles
    Test number
    649415235580
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass131,065 miles (+3,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,065 miles
    Test number
    868724370528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass127,920 miles (+3,462)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,920 miles
    Test number
    224457472096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,458 miles (+9,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,458 miles
    Test number
    875042197302
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,113 miles (-22,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,113 miles
    Test number
    912284614113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass137,184 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,184 miles
    Test number
    245849160188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,753 miles
    Test number
    496923845851
    • AdvisoryBothy front head light glass misty
    • AdvisoryNearside front door mirror cracked

  8. Fail131,753 miles (+5,715)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,753 miles
    Test number
    721320985177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBothy front head light glass misty
    • AdvisoryNearside front door mirror cracked

  9. Pass126,038 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,038 miles
    Test number
    504701193194
    • AdvisoryBrakes just met the mot standards
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cracked near side front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail126,038 miles (+6,914)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,038 miles
    Test number
    201731378710
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes just met the mot standards
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cracked near side front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass119,124 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,124 miles
    Test number
    817300105164
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail119,104 miles (+15)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,104 miles
    Test number
    165409195417
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass119,089 miles (+7,846)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,089 miles
    Test number
    189327294407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass111,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    111,243 miles
    Test number
    265177352356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,243 miles (+9)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,243 miles
    Test number
    327267642313
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Fail111,234 miles (+4,083)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,234 miles
    Test number
    829548822301
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass107,151 miles (+5,824)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,151 miles
    Test number
    406907191180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass101,327 miles (+11,670)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,327 miles
    Test number
    880246540258
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly low on inner tread
    • NoteEngine vacuum pipe split
    • NoteNearside front head light has slight damage

  19. Pass89,657 miles (+12,498)13 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,657 miles
    Test number
    252170799402
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail77,159 miles1 repaired4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,159 miles
    Test number
    640373278170
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings noisey
    • NoteFront pads thin
    • NoteRear number plate marked to lettering
    • NoteRear pads thin
    • NoteRear suspention bushes perished and worn
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  21. Pass77,159 miles (+10,328)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    77,159 miles
    Test number
    660343078102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings noisey
    • NoteFront pads thin
    • NoteRear number plate marked to lettering
    • NoteRear pads thin
    • NoteRear suspention bushes perished and worn
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  22. Pass66,831 miles (+10,494)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    573084667185
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront discs showing a lot of wear and pads thin
    • NoteRear brakes showing some inbalance
    • NoteRear number plate marked

  23. Pass56,337 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    732484166159
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s rear is a child seat

Questions about T39 BTR

Does T39 BTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T39 BTR is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T39 BTR?
The MOT on T39 BTR is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T39 BTR done?
T39 BTR was recorded at 133,136 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,886 miles a year.
Has T39 BTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T39 BTR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T39 BTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T39 BTR find?
T39 BTR passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody corroded.

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