BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T515 GNVMOT history
T515 GNV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 153,465 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 May 2026
- Mileage
- 153,465 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,489 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T515 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T515 GNV was last recorded at 153,465 miles on 2 May 2025, 4,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 149,112 miles · 11 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,353 miles
- Average per year
- 4,489 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,465 miles
- 2024 – 149,112 miles
- 2019 – 149,086 miles
- 2018 – 144,284 miles
- 2017 – 135,683 miles
- 2016 – 134,266 miles
- 2015 – 124,746 miles
- 2013 – 117,604 miles
- 2012 – 109,917 miles
- 2011 – 101,564 miles
- 2010 – 92,423 miles
- 2009 – 79,373 miles
- 2008 – 75,199 miles
- 2007 – 70,060 miles
- 2006 – 67,638 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,465 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,465 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 153,465 miles
- Test number
- 441162996008
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Fail153,465 miles (+4,353)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,465 miles
- Test number
- 978641584020
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass149,112 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 149,112 miles
- Test number
- 649543336074
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail149,112 miles (+26)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,112 miles
- Test number
- 585449285961
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass149,086 miles (+4,802)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 149,086 miles
- Test number
- 633309301589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass144,284 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 144,284 miles
- Test number
- 333078687928
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in underseal
Fail144,282 miles (+8,599)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,282 miles
- Test number
- 368651287130
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass135,683 miles (+1,417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 135,683 miles
- Test number
- 613828784481
- AdvisoryThick coating of under body seal
Pass134,266 miles (+9,520)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 134,266 miles
- Test number
- 643318936784
- AdvisoryExhaust system temporary secured
- AdvisoryVehicle underside covered with thick underseal
Pass124,746 miles (+7,142)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 124,746 miles
- Test number
- 787867515091
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCorrosion in exhaust system
- NoteVehicle has been modified and lowered
Pass117,604 miles (+7,687)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 117,604 miles
- Test number
- 756230773145
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass109,917 miles (+8,353)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 109,917 miles
- Test number
- 279742172120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,564 miles (+9,141)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 101,564 miles
- Test number
- 758663871100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,423 miles (+13,050)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 92,423 miles
- Test number
- 483213150175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,373 miles (+4,174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 79,373 miles
- Test number
- 160397169143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass75,199 miles (+5,139)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 75,199 miles
- Test number
- 733273898084
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass70,060 miles (+2,422)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 70,060 miles
- Test number
- 342612277020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,638 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 67,638 miles
- Test number
- 300329576067
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about T515 GNV
- Does T515 GNV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T515 GNV expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T515 GNV?
- The MOT on T515 GNV expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T515 GNV done?
- T515 GNV was recorded at 153,465 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 4,489 miles a year.
- Has T515 GNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T515 GNV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T515 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 T515 GNV find?
- T515 GNV passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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