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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T468 VVXMOT history

T468 VVX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,847 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T468 VVX
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T468 VVX was last recorded at 105,847 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,847 miles · 28 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,847 miles
  • 2025 – 100,383 miles
  • 2024 – 93,489 miles
  • 2022 – 77,585 miles
  • 2021 – 71,544 miles
  • 2020 – 70,223 miles
  • 2019 – 68,159 miles
  • 2018 – 64,997 miles
  • 2017 – 64,177 miles
  • 2016 – 63,164 miles
  • 2015 – 62,096 miles
  • 2014 – 60,956 miles
  • 2013 – 60,381 miles
  • 2012 – 59,124 miles
  • 2011 – 57,254 miles
  • 2010 – 55,856 miles
  • 2009 – 54,232 miles
  • 2008 – 52,368 miles
  • 2007 – 50,433 miles
  • 2006 – 48,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,847 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    658117210540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,847 miles (+5,464)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    331413455777
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,383 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    848284664378
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail100,383 miles (+6,894)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    393212089845
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass93,489 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,489 miles
    Test number
    376164282263
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windcreen chip

  6. Fail93,489 miles (+15,904)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,489 miles
    Test number
    690332356256
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windcreen chip

  7. Pass77,585 miles (+162)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,585 miles
    Test number
    576423525326
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,423 miles (+5,879)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,423 miles
    Test number
    565643556940
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,544 miles (+1,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,544 miles
    Test number
    943803734155
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,223 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,223 miles
    Test number
    394357915424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,159 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,159 miles
    Test number
    150253780771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,997 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,997 miles
    Test number
    930606823740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,177 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,177 miles
    Test number
    525353735989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,164 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    676859093485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,096 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    917373041225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,956 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,956 miles
    Test number
    868992114383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    829561133334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,381 miles (+1,257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    179712123395
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass59,124 miles (+1,870)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,124 miles
    Test number
    439861412363
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass57,254 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,254 miles
    Test number
    176638211302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,856 miles (+1,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    940460230318
    • NoteNear-side headlamp condition

  22. Pass54,232 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,232 miles
    Test number
    113280129391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,368 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,368 miles
    Test number
    480329828448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,433 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,433 miles
    Test number
    993161227381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,833 miles
    Test number
    333860426308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T468 VVX

Does T468 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T468 VVX is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T468 VVX?
The MOT on T468 VVX is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T468 VVX done?
T468 VVX was recorded at 105,847 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
Has T468 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T468 VVX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T468 VVX 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 T468 VVX find?
T468 VVX passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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