BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T61 VCSMOT history
T61 VCS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 91,886 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 91,886 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T61 VCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T61 VCS was last recorded at 91,886 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,868 miles · 10 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 2,578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,886 miles
- 2024 – 91,868 miles
- 2023 – 91,636 miles
- 2022 – 91,274 miles
- 2021 – 90,603 miles
- 2020 – 90,006 miles
- 2019 – 89,234 miles
- 2018 – 87,681 miles
- 2017 – 85,335 miles
- 2016 – 83,500 miles
- 2015 – 81,618 miles
- 2014 – 78,717 miles
- 2013 – 76,170 miles
- 2012 – 73,591 miles
- 2011 – 69,058 miles
- 2010 – 64,732 miles
- 2009 – 60,657 miles
- 2008 – 54,795 miles
- 2007 – 50,718 miles
- 2006 – 44,773 miles
- 2005 – 38,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,886 miles
- AdvisoryBoth sills skits fitted
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,886 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 91,886 miles
- Test number
- 222378264183
- AdvisoryBoth sills skits fitted
Pass91,868 miles (+232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 91,868 miles
- Test number
- 300986352239
- 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))
Pass91,636 miles (+362)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 91,636 miles
- Test number
- 749657081087
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,274 miles (+671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 91,274 miles
- Test number
- 525335944295
- 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))
Pass90,603 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 90,603 miles
- Test number
- 751536960851
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail90,598 miles (+592)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,598 miles
- Test number
- 339761598548
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid Brake line popped during the roller brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort slightly low on N/S/R
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,006 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 90,006 miles
- Test number
- 301658594133
- 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))
Fail90,001 miles (+767)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,001 miles
- Test number
- 881606531697
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- 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))
Pass89,234 miles (+1,553)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 89,234 miles
- Test number
- 291934125628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 87,681 miles
- Test number
- 987909137605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,681 miles (+2,346)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,681 miles
- Test number
- 805547477490
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass85,335 miles (+1,835)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 85,335 miles
- Test number
- 917450664499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,500 miles (+1,882)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 83,500 miles
- Test number
- 378507063214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,618 miles (+2,901)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,618 miles
- Test number
- 818375495185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,717 miles (+2,547)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 78,717 miles
- Test number
- 618892604208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,170 miles (+2,579)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 76,170 miles
- Test number
- 306240193136
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront n/s jacking point rubber missing
- NoteRear o/s jacking point rubber missing
Pass73,591 miles (+4,533)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 73,591 miles
- Test number
- 445421702292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 69,058 miles
- Test number
- 875716481155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,986 miles (+4,254)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,986 miles
- Test number
- 348306481179
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,732 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 64,732 miles
- Test number
- 214346290179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail64,732 miles (+4,075)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,732 miles
- Test number
- 352176990196
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,657 miles (+134)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 60,657 miles
- Test number
- 214084699159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail60,523 miles (+5,728)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,523 miles
- Test number
- 804459689162
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,795 miles (+4,077)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 54,795 miles
- Test number
- 510323898106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,718 miles (+5,945)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 50,718 miles
- Test number
- 764673197118
- NoteN/s/f fog lamp inop
Fail44,773 miles4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,773 miles
- Test number
- 330751486113
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteDamaged to air con condensor and cooling fan housing
Pass44,773 miles (+6,333)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 44,773 miles
- Test number
- 962501986154
- NoteDamaged to air con condensor and cooling fan housing
Fail38,440 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,440 miles
- Test number
- 230555775498
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
- NoteSmall chip on front windscreen in zone B within 40 mm
Pass38,440 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 38,440 miles
- Test number
- 244525675444
- NoteSmall chip on front windscreen in zone B within 40 mm
Questions about T61 VCS
- Does T61 VCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 VCS is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T61 VCS?
- The MOT on T61 VCS is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T61 VCS done?
- T61 VCS was recorded at 91,886 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,578 miles a year.
- Has T61 VCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T61 VCS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on T61 VCS 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 VCS find?
- T61 VCS passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: both sills skits fitted.
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