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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T508 GNVMOT history

T508 GNV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
177,144 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T508 GNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T508 GNV was last recorded at 177,144 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 2,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,870 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,274 miles
Average per year
5,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,144 miles
  • 2024 – 174,870 miles
  • 2023 – 172,608 miles
  • 2022 – 170,097 miles
  • 2021 – 167,284 miles
  • 2020 – 163,904 miles
  • 2019 – 160,093 miles
  • 2018 – 157,311 miles
  • 2017 – 154,167 miles
  • 2016 – 148,436 miles
  • 2015 – 142,808 miles
  • 2014 – 135,916 miles
  • 2013 – 129,752 miles
  • 2012 – 123,740 miles
  • 2011 – 115,711 miles
  • 2010 – 109,199 miles
  • 2009 – 98,482 miles
  • 2008 – 90,697 miles
  • 2007 – 83,561 miles
  • 2006 – 73,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,144 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,144 miles (+2,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,144 miles
    Test number
    213937148217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass174,870 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    174,870 miles
    Test number
    351285036575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,608 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,608 miles
    Test number
    375596766701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass170,097 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    170,097 miles
    Test number
    261574981238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,284 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    167,284 miles
    Test number
    770062096476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    163,904 miles
    Test number
    360773798097
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some rust on both sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail163,904 miles (+3,811)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,904 miles
    Test number
    536780825648
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some rust on both sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass160,093 miles (+2,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    160,093 miles
    Test number
    918576707857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass157,311 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,311 miles
    Test number
    809103872914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,230 miles (+3,063)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,230 miles
    Test number
    737189675874
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass154,167 miles (+5,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,167 miles
    Test number
    765329521428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass148,436 miles (+5,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,436 miles
    Test number
    885846195882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass142,808 miles (+113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    142,808 miles
    Test number
    299747765424
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail142,695 miles (+6,779)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,695 miles
    Test number
    368941665189
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail135,916 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,916 miles
    Test number
    636956154162
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass135,916 miles (+6,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    135,916 miles
    Test number
    807606554157
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass129,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,752 miles
    Test number
    908857953152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail129,752 miles (+6,012)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,752 miles
    Test number
    267877153150
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass123,740 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,740 miles
    Test number
    406834362143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail123,735 miles (+8,024)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,735 miles
    Test number
    227483962199
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail115,711 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,711 miles
    Test number
    307148051108
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass115,711 miles (+6,512)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    115,711 miles
    Test number
    597418851165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass109,199 miles (+10,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    681045060141
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass98,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    294576269192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,482 miles (+7,785)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    913246269112
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 3mm.(205/60 R15 91V)

  26. Pass90,697 miles (+7,136)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    830014758185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,561 miles (+9,783)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,561 miles
    Test number
    351282367100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    740223566139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T508 GNV

Does T508 GNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T508 GNV expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T508 GNV?
The MOT on T508 GNV expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T508 GNV done?
T508 GNV was recorded at 177,144 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 5,514 miles a year.
Has T508 GNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T508 GNV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2020.
Has the mileage on T508 GNV 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 T508 GNV find?
T508 GNV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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