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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T409 AMOMOT history

T409 AMO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,944 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T409 AMO
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T409 AMO was last recorded at 120,944 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Dec 2015: 75,332 miles, lower than 79,130 miles on 17 Nov 2014.

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
117,755 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,189 miles
Average per year
3,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,944 miles
  • 2025 – 117,755 miles
  • 2024 – 114,269 miles
  • 2023 – 110,966 miles
  • 2022 – 110,698 miles
  • 2021 – 106,568 miles
  • 2020 – 103,453 miles
  • 2019 – 100,684 miles
  • 2018 – 95,560 miles
  • 2017 – 90,274 miles
  • 2016 – 85,715 miles
  • 2015 – 75,332 miles
  • 2014 – 79,130 miles
  • 2013 – 71,279 miles
  • 2012 – 68,663 miles
  • 2011 – 66,935 miles
  • 2010 – 65,062 miles
  • 2009 – 62,461 miles
  • 2008 – 59,610 miles
  • 2007 – 56,926 miles
  • 2006 – 52,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,944 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,944 miles (+3,189)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,944 miles
    Test number
    342590436185
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass117,755 miles (+3,486)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,755 miles
    Test number
    699365199711
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,269 miles (+3,303)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,269 miles
    Test number
    601387246373
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,966 miles (+268)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,966 miles
    Test number
    977454897594
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail110,698 miles (+4,130)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,698 miles
    Test number
    694676453361
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass106,568 miles (+3,115)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,568 miles
    Test number
    799770975422
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,453 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,453 miles
    Test number
    642346957198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,684 miles (+5,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,684 miles
    Test number
    736380234411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass95,560 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,560 miles
    Test number
    158941434580
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail95,527 miles (+5,253)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,527 miles
    Test number
    997870232388
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,274 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    538777596409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail90,257 miles (+4,542)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,257 miles
    Test number
    381067606168
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass85,715 miles (+10,383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,715 miles
    Test number
    905733094017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack on outer lens (1.1.A.3d)

  14. Pass75,332 miles (-3,798)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,332 miles
    Test number
    956637184124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,130 miles (+7,851)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,130 miles
    Test number
    466711924493
    • NoteFront suspension bushes splitting

  16. Pass71,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    805148083296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail71,279 miles (+2,616)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    495057283249
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass68,663 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    795711012339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    165220221357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,935 miles (+1,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    546479811373
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass65,062 miles (+2,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,062 miles
    Test number
    742064580282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  22. Pass62,461 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,461 miles
    Test number
    833625489235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,610 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,610 miles
    Test number
    434998678220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,926 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,926 miles
    Test number
    230338987254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail56,926 miles (+4,913)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,926 miles
    Test number
    990888787299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass52,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,013 miles
    Test number
    750421656109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T409 AMO

Does T409 AMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T409 AMO is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T409 AMO?
The MOT on T409 AMO is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T409 AMO done?
T409 AMO was recorded at 120,944 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,515 miles a year.
Has T409 AMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T409 AMO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T409 AMO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T409 AMO find?
T409 AMO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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