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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T405 UBAMOT history

T405 UBA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,022 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T405 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T405 UBA was last recorded at 128,022 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2015: 101,617 miles, lower than 108,146 miles on 1 Oct 2014.
  • 14 Sept 2016: 12,298 miles, lower than 101,617 miles on 16 Sept 2015.

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
123,377 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,645 miles
Average per year
3,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,022 miles
  • 2025 – 123,377 miles
  • 2024 – 121,559 miles
  • 2023 – 120,390 miles
  • 2022 – 119,429 miles
  • 2021 – 118,271 miles
  • 2020 – 117,083 miles
  • 2019 – 116,387 miles
  • 2018 – 115,577 miles
  • 2017 – 114,217 miles
  • 2016 – 12,298 miles
  • 2015 – 101,617 miles
  • 2014 – 108,146 miles
  • 2013 – 102,297 miles
  • 2012 – 96,957 miles
  • 2011 – 86,405 miles
  • 2009 – 74,472 miles
  • 2008 – 71,253 miles
  • 2007 – 68,071 miles
  • 2006 – 65,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,022 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,022 miles
    Test number
    289839181719
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,019 miles (+4,642)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,019 miles
    Test number
    720086480470
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,377 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,377 miles
    Test number
    719343891199
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow coolant level light illuminated

  4. Fail123,377 miles (+1,818)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,377 miles
    Test number
    233209743272
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow coolant level light illuminated

  5. Pass121,559 miles (+1,169)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,559 miles
    Test number
    986223209184
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 225/45/r17/yxz (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass120,390 miles (+961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,390 miles
    Test number
    841282119918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass119,429 miles (+1,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,429 miles
    Test number
    115785688771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,271 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,271 miles
    Test number
    734287177705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,083 miles (+696)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,083 miles
    Test number
    688745413037
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass116,387 miles (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,387 miles
    Test number
    881312007341
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass115,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,577 miles
    Test number
    589581596482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,577 miles (+1,360)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,577 miles
    Test number
    210209180843
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass114,217 miles (+101,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    626338786597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass12,298 miles (-89,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,298 miles
    Test number
    639618723380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass101,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,617 miles
    Test number
    470385757790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,617 miles (-6,529)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,617 miles
    Test number
    574445833683
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass108,146 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,146 miles
    Test number
    358734174448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,297 miles (+5,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,297 miles
    Test number
    709082213114
    • 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)

  19. Pass96,957 miles (+10,552)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,957 miles
    Test number
    856106012186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,405 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,405 miles
    Test number
    746396211119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass86,405 miles (+11,933)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,405 miles
    Test number
    856346811103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,472 miles (+6)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,472 miles
    Test number
    864677119366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre valve is becoming perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre is becoming perished

  23. Fail74,466 miles (+481)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,466 miles
    Test number
    470346219389
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre valve is becoming perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre is becoming perished

  24. Pass73,985 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,985 miles
    Test number
    571694959049
    • NoteBoth front tyres are becoming perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre valve is becoming perished

  25. Fail73,979 miles (+2,726)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,979 miles
    Test number
    910470059054
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are becoming perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre valve is becoming perished

  26. Pass71,253 miles (+3,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,253 miles
    Test number
    953903848045
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  27. Pass68,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    420871757045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,071 miles (+3,004)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    560077547047
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass65,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,067 miles
    Test number
    282107046031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T405 UBA

Does T405 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T405 UBA is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T405 UBA?
The MOT on T405 UBA is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T405 UBA done?
T405 UBA was recorded at 128,022 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,053 miles a year.
Has T405 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T405 UBA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T405 UBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T405 UBA find?
T405 UBA passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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