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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

T500 FENMOT history

T500 FEN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,098 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 FEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 FEN was last recorded at 87,098 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,923 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
2,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,098 miles
  • 2025 – 86,923 miles
  • 2023 – 86,865 miles
  • 2022 – 86,663 miles
  • 2021 – 86,518 miles
  • 2020 – 86,427 miles
  • 2019 – 85,786 miles
  • 2018 – 85,463 miles
  • 2017 – 83,750 miles
  • 2016 – 80,938 miles
  • 2015 – 77,658 miles
  • 2014 – 75,335 miles
  • 2013 – 74,067 miles
  • 2012 – 72,255 miles
  • 2011 – 70,295 miles
  • 2010 – 66,873 miles
  • 2009 – 64,604 miles
  • 2008 – 60,514 miles
  • 2007 – 47,310 miles
  • 2006 – 38,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,098 miles (+175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    636821314125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass86,923 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,923 miles
    Test number
    925891165840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,865 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    877202969428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,663 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,663 miles
    Test number
    377383252701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,518 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    305849416350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,427 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,427 miles
    Test number
    565812570371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,786 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    348890992042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,463 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,463 miles
    Test number
    408003090990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,750 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,750 miles
    Test number
    283135981130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,938 miles (+3,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,938 miles
    Test number
    513398620342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass77,658 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,658 miles
    Test number
    468865395187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,335 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,335 miles
    Test number
    466009994173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,331 miles (+1,264)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,331 miles
    Test number
    726646994160
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass74,067 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    246038293414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,255 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,255 miles
    Test number
    136666122294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,295 miles
    Test number
    677616961197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,295 miles (+3,422)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,295 miles
    Test number
    576866561158
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass66,873 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    474415340196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,604 miles
    Test number
    151966979058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,602 miles (+4,088)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    722826879014
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass60,514 miles (+13,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,514 miles
    Test number
    714175298082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass47,310 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    273058477081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,902 miles
    Test number
    694797586069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 FEN

Does T500 FEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 FEN is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 FEN?
The MOT on T500 FEN is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 FEN done?
T500 FEN was recorded at 87,098 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,379 miles a year.
Has T500 FEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 FEN has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on T500 FEN 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 T500 FEN find?
T500 FEN passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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