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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T639 BGMMOT history

T639 BGM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
174,812 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T639 BGM
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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T639 BGM was last recorded at 174,812 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,811 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,812 miles
  • 2024 – 171,496 miles
  • 2023 – 168,074 miles
  • 2022 – 164,340 miles
  • 2021 – 160,188 miles
  • 2020 – 156,110 miles
  • 2019 – 151,355 miles
  • 2018 – 146,683 miles
  • 2017 – 143,144 miles
  • 2016 – 137,969 miles
  • 2015 – 137,537 miles
  • 2014 – 133,831 miles
  • 2013 – 129,085 miles
  • 2012 – 121,913 miles
  • 2011 – 113,611 miles
  • 2010 – 104,752 miles
  • 2009 – 96,196 miles
  • 2008 – 88,940 miles
  • 2006 – 81,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,812 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,812 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    174,812 miles
    Test number
    373909456644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail174,811 miles (+3,315)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,811 miles
    Test number
    192784653133
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass171,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,496 miles
    Test number
    159322780845
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail171,496 miles (+3,422)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,496 miles
    Test number
    943179107207
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,074 miles (+3,734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,074 miles
    Test number
    276934828917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,340 miles
    Test number
    462295777908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,340 miles (+4,152)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,340 miles
    Test number
    116089737163
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,188 miles (+4,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,188 miles
    Test number
    683571870926
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass156,110 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,110 miles
    Test number
    591176362837
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail156,110 miles (+4,755)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,110 miles
    Test number
    183147369109
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass151,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,355 miles
    Test number
    692540509145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,355 miles (+4,672)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,355 miles
    Test number
    791083753746
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip bulb may be crooked (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass146,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,683 miles
    Test number
    464824751241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,683 miles (+3,539)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,683 miles
    Test number
    473952969695
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass143,144 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,144 miles
    Test number
    724204581438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components

  16. Fail143,139 miles (+5,170)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,139 miles
    Test number
    988718631690
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components

  17. Pass137,969 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,969 miles
    Test number
    993337931146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail137,965 miles (+428)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,965 miles
    Test number
    375063307602
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass137,537 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,537 miles
    Test number
    532049777752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass133,831 miles (+4,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    133,831 miles
    Test number
    799949004320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass129,085 miles (+7,172)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,085 miles
    Test number
    689110313345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePark brake effort only just 16% minimum required

  22. Pass121,913 miles (+8,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,913 miles
    Test number
    637213782278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass113,611 miles (+8,859)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,611 miles
    Test number
    769715801330
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass104,752 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    104,752 miles
    Test number
    882331830202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,196 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,196 miles
    Test number
    853180549195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,940 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,940 miles
    Test number
    984271828104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly deteriated

  27. Fail88,940 miles (+7,913)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,940 miles
    Test number
    221731728113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly deteriated

  28. Pass81,027 miles (+108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,027 miles
    Test number
    480104936315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail80,919 miles1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    464633816326
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T639 BGM

Does T639 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T639 BGM is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T639 BGM?
The MOT on T639 BGM is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T639 BGM done?
T639 BGM was recorded at 174,812 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,946 miles a year.
Has T639 BGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T639 BGM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T639 BGM 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 T639 BGM find?
T639 BGM passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear reverse light not working; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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