BMW M3
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc
T420 SPLMOT history
T420 SPL is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 80,300 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 885 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T420 SPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T420 SPL was last recorded at 80,300 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 80,295 miles · 26 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 885 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 80,300 miles
- 2022 – 80,295 miles
- 2021 – 80,244 miles
- 2019 – 80,217 miles
- 2018 – 80,093 miles
- 2017 – 79,970 miles
- 2015 – 79,875 miles
- 2014 – 79,573 miles
- 2013 – 79,296 miles
- 2012 – 78,986 miles
- 2011 – 78,903 miles
- 2010 – 78,428 miles
- 2009 – 77,195 miles
- 2008 – 75,326 miles
- 2007 – 70,858 miles
- 2006 – 64,308 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,300 miles
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,300 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 80,300 miles
- Test number
- 865304265555
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,295 miles (+51)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 80,295 miles
- Test number
- 605531709240
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hoses from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,244 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 80,244 miles
- Test number
- 944544956600
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,242 miles (+25)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,242 miles
- Test number
- 896528002127
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded joins flexi hose's (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,217 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 80,217 miles
- Test number
- 582867886400
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail80,217 miles (+124)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,217 miles
- Test number
- 699708367445
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,093 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,093 miles
- Test number
- 819212081789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,087 miles (+117)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,087 miles
- Test number
- 502593506638
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,970 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 79,970 miles
- Test number
- 305410284375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,875 miles (+302)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 79,875 miles
- Test number
- 658372032363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,573 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 79,573 miles
- Test number
- 157222254363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,296 miles (+310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 79,296 miles
- Test number
- 426374853385
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass78,986 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 78,986 miles
- Test number
- 386492452362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,903 miles (+475)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 78,903 miles
- Test number
- 839757341300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,428 miles (+1,233)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 78,428 miles
- Test number
- 202109440387
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius 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 Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,195 miles (+1,869)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 77,195 miles
- Test number
- 430939949345
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,326 miles (+4,468)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 75,326 miles
- Test number
- 134032638314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,858 miles (+6,550)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 70,858 miles
- Test number
- 671782137361
- NotePropshaft component defective
Fail64,308 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,308 miles
- Test number
- 414954756337
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass64,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 64,308 miles
- Test number
- 631583456359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T420 SPL
- Does T420 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T420 SPL expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T420 SPL?
- The MOT on T420 SPL expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T420 SPL done?
- T420 SPL was recorded at 80,300 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 885 miles a year.
- Has T420 SPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T420 SPL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on T420 SPL 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 T420 SPL find?
- T420 SPL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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