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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T620 TBAMOT history

T620 TBA is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
93,474 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T620 TBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T620 TBA was last recorded at 93,474 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,415 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
2,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,474 miles
  • 2023 – 93,415 miles
  • 2021 – 92,921 miles
  • 2020 – 92,839 miles
  • 2018 – 92,538 miles
  • 2017 – 92,526 miles
  • 2016 – 91,599 miles
  • 2014 – 90,037 miles
  • 2013 – 88,200 miles
  • 2012 – 83,424 miles
  • 2011 – 76,808 miles
  • 2010 – 75,426 miles
  • 2009 – 73,939 miles
  • 2008 – 69,213 miles
  • 2007 – 58,185 miles
  • 2006 – 46,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,474 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Front underside cross member damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,474 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,474 miles
    Test number
    246004817556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass93,415 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    748517038128
    • AdvisoryFront underside cross member damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,388 miles (+467)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,388 miles
    Test number
    819500157187
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront underside cross member damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,921 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,921 miles
    Test number
    205926764724
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail92,839 miles (+301)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    401304340124
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced b post (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass92,538 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,538 miles
    Test number
    893296515628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,526 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    687042734317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,599 miles (+1,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    490441382586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass90,037 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,037 miles
    Test number
    727153304345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,200 miles
    Test number
    275231553340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Fail88,200 miles (+4,776)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,200 miles
    Test number
    776390943387
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass83,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,424 miles
    Test number
    435432122255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,424 miles (+6,616)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,424 miles
    Test number
    179140222244
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,808 miles (+1,382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    709171991008
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  15. Pass75,426 miles (+1,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,426 miles
    Test number
    102816110185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass73,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,939 miles
    Test number
    630817279027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,939 miles (+4,726)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,939 miles
    Test number
    314875279046
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass69,213 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    983570408167
    • NoteTrack rod slightly worn on inner nuckle

  19. Fail69,213 miles (+11,028)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    742980008118
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteTrack rod slightly worn on inner nuckle

  20. Pass58,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,185 miles
    Test number
    244354367093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,185 miles (+11,838)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,185 miles
    Test number
    503004267043
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail46,347 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,347 miles
    Test number
    134929056012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass46,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,347 miles
    Test number
    881469156046
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T620 TBA

Does T620 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T620 TBA expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T620 TBA?
The MOT on T620 TBA expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T620 TBA done?
T620 TBA was recorded at 93,474 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 2,423 miles a year.
Has T620 TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T620 TBA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T620 TBA 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 T620 TBA find?
T620 TBA passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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