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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T501 TNEMOT history

T501 TNE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 141,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,093 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T501 TNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T501 TNE was last recorded at 141,093 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 5,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,005 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,088 miles
Average per year
5,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,093 miles
  • 2025 – 136,005 miles
  • 2024 – 130,980 miles
  • 2023 – 124,807 miles
  • 2022 – 116,440 miles
  • 2021 – 109,655 miles
  • 2020 – 104,917 miles
  • 2019 – 99,935 miles
  • 2018 – 92,335 miles
  • 2017 – 81,621 miles
  • 2016 – 74,735 miles
  • 2015 – 67,830 miles
  • 2014 – 62,150 miles
  • 2013 – 54,856 miles
  • 2012 – 47,366 miles
  • 2011 – 40,448 miles
  • 2010 – 38,774 miles
  • 2009 – 36,572 miles
  • 2008 – 34,599 miles
  • 2007 – 32,564 miles
  • 2006 – 29,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,093 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front tyres showing signs of wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,093 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,093 miles
    Test number
    522313158952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,005 miles (+5,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,005 miles
    Test number
    235279105532
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass130,980 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,980 miles
    Test number
    594134821058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,807 miles (+8,367)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,807 miles
    Test number
    174864735337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,440 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    625456289731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,655 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,655 miles
    Test number
    876744256793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,917 miles (+4,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,917 miles
    Test number
    745386494657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,935 miles (+42)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    99,935 miles
    Test number
    444949308441
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,893 miles (+7,558)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    660256261280
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,335 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,335 miles
    Test number
    729380383027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres showing signs of wearing on inner edges

  11. Fail92,275 miles (+10,654)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,275 miles
    Test number
    299438498390
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres showing signs of wearing on inner edges

  12. Pass81,621 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,621 miles
    Test number
    943368717558
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak o/s of engine.

  13. Fail81,615 miles (+6,880)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    233699603485
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.40 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak o/s of engine.

  14. Pass74,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,735 miles
    Test number
    563971250318
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs have slight wear

  15. Fail74,735 miles (+6,905)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,735 miles
    Test number
    400184222410
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs have slight wear

  16. Pass67,830 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,830 miles
    Test number
    748102485092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear to front brake discs

  17. Fail67,827 miles (+5,677)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,827 miles
    Test number
    196342485468
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear to front brake discs

  18. Pass62,150 miles (+57)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    289550704453
    • NoteBoth rear tyre badley perished/cracked.

  19. Fail62,093 miles (+7,237)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    208939794061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres badley cracked/perished.

  20. Pass54,856 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,856 miles
    Test number
    387791003138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished/cracking

  21. Fail54,856 miles (+7,490)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,856 miles
    Test number
    489110103108
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished/cracking

  22. Pass47,366 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,366 miles
    Test number
    315870112192
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish.

  23. Fail47,350 miles (+6,902)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,350 miles
    Test number
    266888102461
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish.

  24. Pass40,448 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,448 miles
    Test number
    846261701104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,774 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,774 miles
    Test number
    780092110196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,572 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,572 miles
    Test number
    474647199094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,599 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,599 miles
    Test number
    894308108137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,564 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,564 miles
    Test number
    942425117197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,983 miles
    Test number
    182352566408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T501 TNE

Does T501 TNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T501 TNE is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T501 TNE?
The MOT on T501 TNE is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T501 TNE done?
T501 TNE was recorded at 141,093 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,524 miles a year.
Has T501 TNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T501 TNE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T501 TNE 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 T501 TNE find?
T501 TNE passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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