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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T590 NARMOT history

T590 NAR is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 165,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
165,744 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T590 NAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T590 NAR was last recorded at 165,744 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,726 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,018 miles
Average per year
4,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,744 miles
  • 2025 – 163,726 miles
  • 2024 – 161,515 miles
  • 2023 – 159,402 miles
  • 2022 – 157,283 miles
  • 2021 – 154,490 miles
  • 2020 – 152,045 miles
  • 2019 – 148,633 miles
  • 2018 – 145,602 miles
  • 2017 – 141,290 miles
  • 2016 – 136,930 miles
  • 2015 – 131,682 miles
  • 2014 – 127,030 miles
  • 2013 – 122,650 miles
  • 2012 – 116,388 miles
  • 2011 – 112,586 miles
  • 2010 – 108,755 miles
  • 2009 – 102,214 miles
  • 2008 – 97,618 miles
  • 2007 – 94,864 miles
  • 2006 – 80,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,744 miles
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by flexi / clip corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor8 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,744 miles (+2,018)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,744 miles
    Test number
    820726478347
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by flexi / clip corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass163,726 miles (+19)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,726 miles
    Test number
    283594860607
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail163,707 miles (+2,192)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,707 miles
    Test number
    443794537037
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,515 miles (+2,113)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,515 miles
    Test number
    367824434735
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from power unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,402 miles (+40)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,402 miles
    Test number
    271806487522
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail159,362 miles (+2,079)3 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,362 miles
    Test number
    938703467038
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48 % O/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,283 miles (+2,793)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,283 miles
    Test number
    378319353682
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,490 miles (+2,445)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,490 miles
    Test number
    196562982888
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,045 miles (+97)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,045 miles
    Test number
    435110771997
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail151,948 miles (+3,315)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,948 miles
    Test number
    921473599418
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass148,633 miles (+3,031)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,633 miles
    Test number
    713305623857
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass145,602 miles (+4,312)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,602 miles
    Test number
    344596412921
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass141,290 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    141,290 miles
    Test number
    427670766933
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNsf/osf tyres cracking inside sidewall osf lump outside sidewall

  14. Fail141,282 miles (+4,352)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,282 miles
    Test number
    969863292949
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNsf/osf tyres cracking inside sidewall osf lump outside sidewall

  15. Pass136,930 miles (+5,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,930 miles
    Test number
    901795893241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass131,682 miles (+4,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,682 miles
    Test number
    754378798970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass127,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,030 miles
    Test number
    246438964277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,030 miles (+4,380)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,030 miles
    Test number
    816337864259
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass122,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,650 miles
    Test number
    555919163299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail122,650 miles (+6,262)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,650 miles
    Test number
    596578063249
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass116,388 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,388 miles
    Test number
    907404362210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,586 miles (+3,831)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    112,586 miles
    Test number
    697183771276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  23. Pass108,755 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,755 miles
    Test number
    320121870435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,740 miles (+6,526)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,740 miles
    Test number
    764523660209
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass102,214 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,214 miles
    Test number
    350849259470
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn low and sidewall damaged.chips in w/screen.rear metal brake pipes rusty.

  26. Fail102,214 miles (+4,596)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,214 miles
    Test number
    991839459256
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn low and sidewall damaged.chips in w/screen.rear metal brake pipes rusty.

  27. Pass97,618 miles (+2,754)10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,618 miles
    Test number
    191870178260
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front wipers poor condition
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn out side
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner lump

  28. Pass94,864 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    94,864 miles
    Test number
    530984977297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass91,344 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    91,344 miles
    Test number
    301070697122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass80,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    791101906101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T590 NAR

Does T590 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T590 NAR is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T590 NAR?
The MOT on T590 NAR is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T590 NAR done?
T590 NAR was recorded at 165,744 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,179 miles a year.
Has T590 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T590 NAR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T590 NAR 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 T590 NAR find?
T590 NAR failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: rear fog lamp tell-tale not working; offside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by flexi / clip corroded; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, and 5 more.

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