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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T605 DLTMOT history

T605 DLT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 118,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
118,053 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T605 DLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T605 DLT was last recorded at 118,053 miles on 16 May 2026, 936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2016: 11,008 miles, lower than 106,010 miles on 3 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,117 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
936 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,053 miles
  • 2024 – 117,117 miles
  • 2023 – 115,986 miles
  • 2022 – 114,247 miles
  • 2021 – 113,218 miles
  • 2019 – 111,990 miles
  • 2018 – 111,458 miles
  • 2017 – 110,648 miles
  • 2016 – 110,015 miles
  • 2015 – 106,010 miles
  • 2014 – 101,569 miles
  • 2013 – 94,042 miles
  • 2012 – 88,539 miles
  • 2011 – 82,704 miles
  • 2010 – 76,917 miles
  • 2009 – 71,241 miles
  • 2008 – 64,762 miles
  • 2007 – 57,941 miles
  • 2006 – 51,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,053 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust heat shield looses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,053 miles
    Test number
    444227181395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,053 miles (+936)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,053 miles
    Test number
    372558850939
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,117 miles (+1,131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,117 miles
    Test number
    660753304857
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering rack boot distorted (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  4. Pass115,986 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,986 miles
    Test number
    549230863437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,961 miles (+1,714)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,961 miles
    Test number
    356547326427
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,247 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,247 miles
    Test number
    182779212160
    • AdvisoryAge related rust and corrosion under car
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield looses
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail114,243 miles (+1,025)3 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,243 miles
    Test number
    138095089757
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill rusty and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAge related rust and corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield looses
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass113,218 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,218 miles
    Test number
    436081834425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,603 miles (+613)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,603 miles
    Test number
    879346336490
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,990 miles (+532)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,990 miles
    Test number
    467625246167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass111,458 miles (+810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,458 miles
    Test number
    248312500533
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass110,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    168853762903
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  13. Fail110,648 miles (+633)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    479986829446
    • Repaired at testFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Both sides (2.2.B.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  14. Pass110,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,015 miles
    Test number
    836785880540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail11,008 miles (-95,002)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,008 miles
    Test number
    150591946932
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,010 miles
    Test number
    169723595478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail106,010 miles (+4,441)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,010 miles
    Test number
    546763695094
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass101,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,569 miles
    Test number
    555128304179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail101,569 miles (+7,527)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,569 miles
    Test number
    748348504135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass94,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,042 miles
    Test number
    527044773094
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail94,042 miles (+5,503)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,042 miles
    Test number
    916084673051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass88,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,539 miles
    Test number
    199973902157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,538 miles (+5,834)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,538 miles
    Test number
    476203702155
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass82,704 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    589802391089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,699 miles (+5,782)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,699 miles
    Test number
    216821891026
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass76,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,917 miles
    Test number
    643835280018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail76,917 miles (+5,676)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,917 miles
    Test number
    750115980077
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass71,241 miles (+6,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,241 miles
    Test number
    671019189019
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  29. Pass64,762 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    471394198033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    191367487495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. FailMileage not read1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    882777187036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass51,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,790 miles
    Test number
    110496486481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T605 DLT

Does T605 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T605 DLT is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T605 DLT?
The MOT on T605 DLT is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T605 DLT done?
T605 DLT was recorded at 118,053 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has T605 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T605 DLT has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T605 DLT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T605 DLT find?
T605 DLT passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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