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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T48 BSWMOT history

T48 BSW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 178,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
178,254 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 BSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 BSW was last recorded at 178,254 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 4,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,265 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,989 miles
Average per year
5,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,254 miles
  • 2025 – 173,265 miles
  • 2024 – 169,113 miles
  • 2023 – 166,536 miles
  • 2022 – 164,119 miles
  • 2021 – 161,897 miles
  • 2020 – 159,745 miles
  • 2019 – 157,348 miles
  • 2018 – 154,392 miles
  • 2017 – 149,932 miles
  • 2016 – 145,233 miles
  • 2015 – 139,450 miles
  • 2014 – 134,571 miles
  • 2013 – 130,457 miles
  • 2012 – 125,612 miles
  • 2011 – 120,024 miles
  • 2010 – 112,544 miles
  • 2009 – 102,627 miles
  • 2008 – 93,726 miles
  • 2007 – 85,103 miles
  • 2006 – 76,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,254 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear brake disks corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,254 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    178,254 miles
    Test number
    652505057092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,265 miles (+4,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,265 miles
    Test number
    553898585895
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass169,113 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    169,113 miles
    Test number
    677270766316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,536 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    166,536 miles
    Test number
    468190714697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,119 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,119 miles
    Test number
    728128388519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,897 miles (+2,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,897 miles
    Test number
    520619191981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,745 miles (+2,397)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,745 miles
    Test number
    815623239027
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroding

  8. Pass157,348 miles (+2,956)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    157,348 miles
    Test number
    623902563763
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,392 miles (+4,460)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,392 miles
    Test number
    247985439791
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroding

  10. Pass149,932 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    149,932 miles
    Test number
    931724432584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,233 miles
    Test number
    508480519226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,230 miles (+5,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,230 miles
    Test number
    106014557700
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass139,450 miles (+4,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    139,450 miles
    Test number
    446172651435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass134,571 miles (+4,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,571 miles
    Test number
    199001664273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass130,457 miles (+4,845)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    130,457 miles
    Test number
    616336963289
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • NoteNearside wiper blade splitting

  16. Pass125,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    735214362254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,607 miles (+5,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,607 miles
    Test number
    986734762237
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass120,024 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,024 miles
    Test number
    905036561256
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link top dust cover split

  19. Fail120,017 miles (+7,473)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,017 miles
    Test number
    505536361262
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link top dust cover split

  20. Fail112,544 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,544 miles
    Test number
    133707350234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass112,544 miles (+9,917)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    112,544 miles
    Test number
    832457550243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,627 miles (+8,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,627 miles
    Test number
    360269239400
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,726 miles (+8,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    93,726 miles
    Test number
    871689768299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass85,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    902220657258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,100 miles (+8,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    360850357498
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass76,645 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    76,645 miles
    Test number
    960169346295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail76,642 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,642 miles
    Test number
    441157246293
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T48 BSW

Does T48 BSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 BSW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T48 BSW?
The MOT on T48 BSW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T48 BSW done?
T48 BSW was recorded at 178,254 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,076 miles a year.
Has T48 BSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 BSW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on T48 BSW 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 T48 BSW find?
T48 BSW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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