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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T505 EESMOT history

T505 EES is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,967 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 EES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 EES was last recorded at 163,967 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,210 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
757 miles
Average per year
4,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,967 miles
  • 2025 – 163,210 miles
  • 2024 – 153,332 miles
  • 2023 – 149,512 miles
  • 2022 – 144,904 miles
  • 2021 – 140,452 miles
  • 2020 – 138,006 miles
  • 2015 – 133,786 miles
  • 2014 – 123,595 miles
  • 2013 – 118,396 miles
  • 2012 – 112,737 miles
  • 2011 – 104,676 miles
  • 2010 – 97,555 miles
  • 2009 – 90,072 miles
  • 2008 – 81,881 miles
  • 2007 – 78,652 miles
  • 2006 – 75,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,967 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,967 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,967 miles
    Test number
    645260666823
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail163,967 miles (+757)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,967 miles
    Test number
    110602242705
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass163,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,210 miles
    Test number
    918761331201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail163,210 miles (+9,878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,210 miles
    Test number
    661872300717
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass153,332 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,332 miles
    Test number
    914090472691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,512 miles (+4,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,512 miles
    Test number
    796630995950
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass144,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,904 miles
    Test number
    304392832750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,904 miles (+4,452)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,904 miles
    Test number
    119512918887
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass140,452 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,452 miles
    Test number
    990763077549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,006 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,006 miles
    Test number
    646210593213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,786 miles (+10,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,786 miles
    Test number
    237648666400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hub top ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  12. Pass123,595 miles (+5,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,595 miles
    Test number
    407527004379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass118,396 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,396 miles
    Test number
    595338713327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail118,396 miles (+5,659)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,396 miles
    Test number
    425027913425
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass112,737 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,737 miles
    Test number
    506965012345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,676 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,676 miles
    Test number
    466045611380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,555 miles (+7,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,555 miles
    Test number
    452967100495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Pass90,072 miles (+8,191)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,072 miles
    Test number
    133326609320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,881 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    564831498239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,652 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,652 miles
    Test number
    382312107311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    75,107 miles
    Test number
    872980106313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T505 EES

Does T505 EES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T505 EES is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T505 EES?
The MOT on T505 EES is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T505 EES done?
T505 EES was recorded at 163,967 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,482 miles a year.
Has T505 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 EES has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T505 EES 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 T505 EES find?
T505 EES passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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