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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T646 WAEMOT history

T646 WAE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,609 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T646 WAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T646 WAE was last recorded at 127,609 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 12,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,699 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,910 miles
Average per year
5,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,609 miles
  • 2025 – 114,699 miles
  • 2024 – 103,845 miles
  • 2023 – 98,931 miles
  • 2022 – 96,988 miles
  • 2021 – 87,504 miles
  • 2020 – 72,707 miles
  • 2019 – 65,678 miles
  • 2018 – 59,176 miles
  • 2017 – 49,658 miles
  • 2016 – 33,640 miles
  • 2015 – 19,769 miles
  • 2012 – 19,764 miles
  • 2011 – 19,589 miles
  • 2010 – 19,157 miles
  • 2009 – 17,997 miles
  • 2008 – 16,884 miles
  • 2007 – 15,857 miles
  • 2006 – 14,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,609 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear handbrake needs attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coolant light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,609 miles (+12,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,609 miles
    Test number
    645949236035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,699 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,699 miles
    Test number
    167157019560
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake needs attention
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight bulb holder slightly damadged
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on dash
    • AdvisoryEml light not showing on dash

  3. Fail114,670 miles (+10,825)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,670 miles
    Test number
    511433468803
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake needs attention
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on dash

  4. Pass103,845 miles (+4,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,845 miles
    Test number
    739735522560
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  5. Pass98,931 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,931 miles
    Test number
    510878974092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,988 miles (+9,484)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    550010281695
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,504 miles (+14,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    257889920066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    806808417477
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail72,707 miles (+7,029)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    482344528198
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass65,678 miles (+6,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,678 miles
    Test number
    674366938640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low performance.

  11. Pass59,176 miles (+9,518)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,176 miles
    Test number
    803891658196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass49,658 miles (+16,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,658 miles
    Test number
    439831106944
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass33,640 miles (+13,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    728375503361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass19,769 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,769 miles
    Test number
    902789402360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,764 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,764 miles
    Test number
    646180742033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,589 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,589 miles
    Test number
    456504531003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,157 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,157 miles
    Test number
    644229530014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,997 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,997 miles
    Test number
    100087839073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,884 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,884 miles
    Test number
    423387138032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,857 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,857 miles
    Test number
    341306937013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,054 miles
    Test number
    254330346028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T646 WAE

Does T646 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T646 WAE is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T646 WAE?
The MOT on T646 WAE is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T646 WAE done?
T646 WAE was recorded at 127,609 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,504 miles a year.
Has T646 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T646 WAE has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T646 WAE 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 T646 WAE find?
T646 WAE passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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