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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T61 UNPMOT history

T61 UNP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2026
Mileage
139,539 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 UNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 UNP was last recorded at 139,539 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,284 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
255 miles
Average per year
4,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,539 miles
  • 2023 – 135,143 miles
  • 2022 – 134,431 miles
  • 2021 – 134,014 miles
  • 2020 – 133,552 miles
  • 2019 – 133,019 miles
  • 2018 – 131,460 miles
  • 2017 – 129,668 miles
  • 2016 – 127,280 miles
  • 2015 – 124,092 miles
  • 2014 – 119,960 miles
  • 2013 – 116,740 miles
  • 2012 – 113,044 miles
  • 2011 – 109,081 miles
  • 2010 – 105,231 miles
  • 2009 – 99,533 miles
  • 2008 – 80,603 miles
  • 2007 – 64,198 miles
  • 2005 – 46,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,539 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • All jacking points have corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,539 miles (+255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,539 miles
    Test number
    863554396876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,284 miles (+182)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,284 miles
    Test number
    788427889212
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,102 miles (+3,959)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,102 miles
    Test number
    350623468995
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point area excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached adjustable shock absorber locking nut is insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point area excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point area excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass135,143 miles (+712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,143 miles
    Test number
    304303227712
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Pass134,431 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,431 miles
    Test number
    232437890394
    • AdvisoryAll jacking points have corrosion

  6. Fail134,429 miles (+415)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,429 miles
    Test number
    297421051605
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides /top of shock has corroded away (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll jacking points have corrosion

  7. Pass134,014 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,014 miles
    Test number
    111676187578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,552 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,552 miles
    Test number
    774524036406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,537 miles (+518)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,537 miles
    Test number
    929538016838
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass133,019 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,019 miles
    Test number
    847490338866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated

  11. Fail133,018 miles (+1,558)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,018 miles
    Test number
    324144045762
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated

  12. Pass131,460 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,460 miles
    Test number
    882665743348
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns deteriorated

  13. Pass129,668 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,668 miles
    Test number
    140664881697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,280 miles (+3,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,280 miles
    Test number
    646911435171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock corroded at the top
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass124,092 miles (+4,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,092 miles
    Test number
    597695353909
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass119,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,960 miles
    Test number
    425700514479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail119,956 miles (+3,216)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,956 miles
    Test number
    247090614300
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass116,740 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,740 miles
    Test number
    388771713300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,044 miles (+3,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,044 miles
    Test number
    776197412314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass109,081 miles (+3,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,081 miles
    Test number
    179685801335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass105,231 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    460216310346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,229 miles (+5,696)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,229 miles
    Test number
    542005010366
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass99,533 miles (+18,930)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,533 miles
    Test number
    332226919388
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild inscure
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped

  24. Pass80,603 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    344331848114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,376 miles (+16,178)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,376 miles
    Test number
    544049728128
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass64,198 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    800869627169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,091 miles (+17,228)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    232374627433
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass46,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,863 miles
    Test number
    594785515382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 UNP

Does T61 UNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T61 UNP expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T61 UNP?
The MOT on T61 UNP expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T61 UNP done?
T61 UNP was recorded at 139,539 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
Has T61 UNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 UNP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T61 UNP 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 T61 UNP find?
T61 UNP passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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