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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T659 XAPMOT history

T659 XAP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 219,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
219,832 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T659 XAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T659 XAP was last recorded at 219,832 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,913 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
919 miles
Average per year
7,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,832 miles
  • 2025 – 218,913 miles
  • 2024 – 217,491 miles
  • 2023 – 216,712 miles
  • 2022 – 209,180 miles
  • 2021 – 202,727 miles
  • 2020 – 199,188 miles
  • 2019 – 192,755 miles
  • 2018 – 183,562 miles
  • 2017 – 171,116 miles
  • 2016 – 156,843 miles
  • 2015 – 140,028 miles
  • 2014 – 124,266 miles
  • 2013 – 111,340 miles
  • 2012 – 98,558 miles
  • 2011 – 88,324 miles
  • 2010 – 83,414 miles
  • 2009 – 79,896 miles
  • 2008 – 75,920 miles
  • 2007 – 71,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,832 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,832 miles (+919)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    219,832 miles
    Test number
    145736669629
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass218,913 miles (+1,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    218,913 miles
    Test number
    567050909755
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are cloudy
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass217,491 miles (+779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    217,491 miles
    Test number
    367551829743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass216,712 miles (+94)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    216,712 miles
    Test number
    235659853565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail216,618 miles (+7,438)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,618 miles
    Test number
    749534147833
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass209,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    209,180 miles
    Test number
    438415236965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail209,180 miles (+6,453)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,180 miles
    Test number
    265418923808
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass202,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    202,727 miles
    Test number
    352574402248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail202,727 miles (+3,539)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,727 miles
    Test number
    323589308690
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear diff mounts worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass199,188 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    199,188 miles
    Test number
    811436644665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass192,755 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    192,755 miles
    Test number
    274865127141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail192,641 miles (+9,079)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,641 miles
    Test number
    496092619406
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass183,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    183,562 miles
    Test number
    972273828118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail183,562 miles (+12,446)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,562 miles
    Test number
    260105618250
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass171,116 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    171,116 miles
    Test number
    794218898903
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  16. Fail171,073 miles (+14,230)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,073 miles
    Test number
    714092452512
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  17. Pass156,843 miles (+16,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    156,843 miles
    Test number
    942605377120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass140,028 miles (+15,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,028 miles
    Test number
    215103265054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass124,266 miles (+338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,266 miles
    Test number
    919196064094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail123,928 miles (+12,588)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,928 miles
    Test number
    987309354091
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass111,340 miles (+12,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,340 miles
    Test number
    118572173052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass98,558 miles (+10,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,558 miles
    Test number
    598092672062
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass88,324 miles (+4,910)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    655763371092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition.

  24. Pass83,414 miles (+3,518)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,414 miles
    Test number
    692866470039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre sidewall (no cords exposed)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  25. Pass79,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,896 miles
    Test number
    714058779037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,896 miles (+3,976)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,896 miles
    Test number
    843777079066
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass75,920 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    274855678019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass71,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,177 miles
    Test number
    494681987084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T659 XAP

Does T659 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T659 XAP is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T659 XAP?
The MOT on T659 XAP is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T659 XAP done?
T659 XAP was recorded at 219,832 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,796 miles a year.
Has T659 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T659 XAP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T659 XAP 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 T659 XAP find?
T659 XAP passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded both rear; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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