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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T3 TGCMOT history

T3 TGC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,462 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 TGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 TGC was last recorded at 127,462 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,303 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
3,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,462 miles
  • 2025 – 127,303 miles
  • 2024 – 127,178 miles
  • 2023 – 125,023 miles
  • 2022 – 124,872 miles
  • 2021 – 121,982 miles
  • 2020 – 117,650 miles
  • 2019 – 114,823 miles
  • 2018 – 111,535 miles
  • 2017 – 107,173 miles
  • 2016 – 103,482 miles
  • 2015 – 99,616 miles
  • 2014 – 94,615 miles
  • 2013 – 91,915 miles
  • 2012 – 87,480 miles
  • 2011 – 81,720 miles
  • 2010 – 74,534 miles
  • 2009 – 68,180 miles
  • 2008 – 61,160 miles
  • 2007 – 53,920 miles
  • 2006 – 48,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,462 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,462 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,462 miles
    Test number
    229966670524
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  2. Pass127,303 miles (+125)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,303 miles
    Test number
    919099075603
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass127,178 miles (+2,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,178 miles
    Test number
    356794237378
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,023 miles (+151)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,023 miles
    Test number
    201399906254
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass124,872 miles (+2,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,872 miles
    Test number
    743298739554
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass121,982 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,982 miles
    Test number
    726507593471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail121,966 miles (+4,316)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,966 miles
    Test number
    154871419655
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass117,650 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,650 miles
    Test number
    691975616208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,823 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,823 miles
    Test number
    238203683344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,535 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    885733126957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,173 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,173 miles
    Test number
    673470859009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,482 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,482 miles
    Test number
    848774637196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,616 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,616 miles
    Test number
    718615605117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,457 miles (+4,842)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,457 miles
    Test number
    928058395061
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,615 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,615 miles
    Test number
    397191304157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,915 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    758085793068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass91,915 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    897625293094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,755 miles (+4,275)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,755 miles
    Test number
    657547173096
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass87,480 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,480 miles
    Test number
    778748082061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,455 miles (+5,735)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,455 miles
    Test number
    417296482067
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass81,720 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,720 miles
    Test number
    108670791487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Fail81,623 miles (+7,089)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,623 miles
    Test number
    198137781025
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass74,534 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    181278790056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,302 miles (+6,122)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    153140690003
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass68,180 miles (+7,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,180 miles
    Test number
    602436179091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass61,160 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,160 miles
    Test number
    873972298092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail60,994 miles (+7,074)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,994 miles
    Test number
    711439388028
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass53,920 miles (+5,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    911417557015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass48,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    722528056081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 TGC

Does T3 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 TGC is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 TGC?
The MOT on T3 TGC is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 TGC done?
T3 TGC was recorded at 127,462 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,894 miles a year.
Has T3 TGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 TGC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T3 TGC 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 T3 TGC find?
T3 TGC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; slight underbody corrosion.

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