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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T640 SCGMOT history

T640 SCG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2026
Mileage
107,506 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T640 SCG
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T640 SCG was last recorded at 107,506 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,390 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,116 miles
Average per year
2,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,506 miles
  • 2025 – 105,390 miles
  • 2024 – 102,077 miles
  • 2022 – 101,825 miles
  • 2021 – 101,034 miles
  • 2020 – 100,237 miles
  • 2019 – 99,732 miles
  • 2018 – 98,761 miles
  • 2017 – 97,601 miles
  • 2016 – 96,230 miles
  • 2015 – 95,390 miles
  • 2014 – 94,575 miles
  • 2013 – 91,045 miles
  • 2012 – 89,148 miles
  • 2011 – 86,184 miles
  • 2010 – 84,696 miles
  • 2009 – 80,838 miles
  • 2008 – 78,881 miles
  • 2007 – 74,583 miles
  • 2006 – 69,533 miles
  • 2005 – 62,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,506 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016

What MOT failures 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 (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,506 miles (+2,116)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,506 miles
    Test number
    675704499889
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass105,390 miles (+3,313)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,390 miles
    Test number
    185756346779
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear floor corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisorySills corroded , sill covers fitted

  3. Pass102,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,077 miles
    Test number
    836265540274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

  4. Fail102,077 miles (+252)3 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,077 miles
    Test number
    946804460674
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure

  5. Pass101,825 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,825 miles
    Test number
    220426414902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,034 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    463712771561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,237 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,237 miles
    Test number
    991239940646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    818422493092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint rubber mounting very soft, advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight bulb holder poorly fixed

  9. Fail99,732 miles (+971)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    979705167935
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint rubber mounting very soft, advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight bulb holder poorly fixed

  10. Pass98,761 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,761 miles
    Test number
    853679915797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,601 miles (+1,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    854752644003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAll indicator bulbs faded in colour

  12. Pass96,230 miles (+22)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,230 miles
    Test number
    426648349817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll indicator's faded
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint rubbers soft
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Fail96,208 miles (+818)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,208 miles
    Test number
    425240315150
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll indicator's faded
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint rubbers soft

  14. Pass95,390 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,390 miles
    Test number
    144783020685
    • AdvisoryNearside sill at jacking point very rusty

  15. Pass94,575 miles (+23)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,575 miles
    Test number
    996423524309
    • NoteFront and rear indicator bulbs faded in colour
    • NoteNearside rear sill jacking point rusty

  16. Fail94,552 miles (+3,507)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,552 miles
    Test number
    935927614358
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear indicator bulbs faded in colour
    • NoteFront brake pads very low
    • NoteNearside rear sill jacking point rusty
    • NoteRear brake pads very low

  17. Pass91,045 miles (+1,897)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,045 miles
    Test number
    979586823320
    • NoteFront indicator bulbs slightly faded
    • NoteRear indicator bulbs faded in colour, advise replacing

  18. Pass89,148 miles (+2,964)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    946437812352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront indicator bulbs slightly faded
    • NoteRear indicator bulbs faded in colour, advise replacing

  19. Pass86,184 miles (+1,488)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,184 miles
    Test number
    325310841322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear tyres low in tread

  20. Pass84,696 miles (+3,858)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,696 miles
    Test number
    113416120346
    • NoteAll indicator bulbs fading in colour.
    • NoteRear tyres getting low in tread.

  21. Pass80,838 miles (+1,957)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    80,838 miles
    Test number
    501790439354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front suspension lower ball joint mounting rubber getting soft.
    • NoteRear tyres worn on central tread.

  22. Pass78,881 miles (+4,298)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    580359818328
    • NoteAll indicator orange bulbs fading in colour.
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting low in tread.
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition.

  23. Pass74,583 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    134899837376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,533 miles (+6,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    130052236361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass62,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    62,701 miles
    Test number
    631343735386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T640 SCG

Does T640 SCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T640 SCG expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T640 SCG?
The MOT on T640 SCG expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T640 SCG done?
T640 SCG was recorded at 107,506 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,226 miles a year.
Has T640 SCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T640 SCG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T640 SCG 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 T640 SCG find?
T640 SCG failed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 7 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 10 more.

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