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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T494 XAAMOT history

T494 XAA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,032 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 XAA
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
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 XAA was last recorded at 89,032 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,294 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
738 miles
Average per year
2,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,032 miles
  • 2025 – 88,294 miles
  • 2024 – 87,879 miles
  • 2023 – 87,673 miles
  • 2022 – 87,343 miles
  • 2021 – 86,724 miles
  • 2020 – 86,198 miles
  • 2019 – 85,042 miles
  • 2018 – 83,601 miles
  • 2017 – 81,334 miles
  • 2016 – 80,053 miles
  • 2015 – 78,840 miles
  • 2014 – 76,650 miles
  • 2013 – 74,301 miles
  • 2012 – 70,325 miles
  • 2011 – 65,472 miles
  • 2010 – 60,675 miles
  • 2009 – 56,049 miles
  • 2008 – 51,092 miles
  • 2007 – 46,863 miles
  • 2006 – 42,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,032 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,032 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    396522079768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,294 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,294 miles
    Test number
    818247331047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,879 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,879 miles
    Test number
    562261722850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,673 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,673 miles
    Test number
    622097876784
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,343 miles
    Test number
    799541227787
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,343 miles (+619)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,343 miles
    Test number
    378800676326
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,724 miles (+526)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,724 miles
    Test number
    874453956490
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass86,198 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,198 miles
    Test number
    155988420385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,042 miles
    Test number
    348367771332
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail85,042 miles (+1,441)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,042 miles
    Test number
    415125322625
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass83,601 miles (+2,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,601 miles
    Test number
    867819543728
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass81,334 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    850572599949
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail81,332 miles (+1,279)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,332 miles
    Test number
    476658476601
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass80,053 miles (+1,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    331351162504
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass78,840 miles (+2,190)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,840 miles
    Test number
    559757795182
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers door handle stiff operation
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing close to wear indicator
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

  16. Pass76,650 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,650 miles
    Test number
    579523484157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,301 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,301 miles
    Test number
    728318193112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,325 miles
    Test number
    279402192482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,325 miles (+4,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,325 miles
    Test number
    819012792137
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass65,472 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    685916481187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,675 miles
    Test number
    182426980107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,675 miles (+4,626)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,675 miles
    Test number
    293676080492
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass56,049 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    791952009297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,924 miles (+4,832)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,924 miles
    Test number
    642534399111
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass51,092 miles (+4,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,092 miles
    Test number
    990957998197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass46,863 miles (+4,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,863 miles
    Test number
    261718797488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass42,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    812598596177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T494 XAA

Does T494 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T494 XAA is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T494 XAA?
The MOT on T494 XAA is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T494 XAA done?
T494 XAA was recorded at 89,032 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 2,340 miles a year.
Has T494 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 XAA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T494 XAA 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 T494 XAA find?
T494 XAA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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