BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T686 MAUMOT history
T686 MAU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,290 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 93,290 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T686 MAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T686 MAU was last recorded at 93,290 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 5,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,722 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,568 miles
- Average per year
- 2,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,290 miles
- 2025 – 87,722 miles
- 2024 – 82,185 miles
- 2023 – 78,463 miles
- 2022 – 75,356 miles
- 2021 – 71,141 miles
- 2020 – 67,767 miles
- 2019 – 63,372 miles
- 2018 – 60,495 miles
- 2017 – 58,920 miles
- 2016 – 57,428 miles
- 2015 – 55,700 miles
- 2014 – 53,967 miles
- 2013 – 52,763 miles
- 2012 – 50,675 miles
- 2011 – 48,677 miles
- 2010 – 46,282 miles
- 2009 – 43,797 miles
- 2008 – 41,696 miles
- 2007 – 38,922 miles
- 2006 – 34,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,290 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,290 miles (+5,568)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 93,290 miles
- Test number
- 759742880550
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,722 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 87,722 miles
- Test number
- 610680571578
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LCA rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LCA rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,722 miles (+5,537)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,722 miles
- Test number
- 600921784427
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LCA rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LCA rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,185 miles (+3,722)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 82,185 miles
- Test number
- 187145909493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,463 miles (+3,107)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 78,463 miles
- Test number
- 569177666230
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass75,356 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 75,356 miles
- Test number
- 553686135880
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail75,356 miles (+4,215)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,356 miles
- Test number
- 289130492428
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,141 miles (+3,374)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 71,141 miles
- Test number
- 458887304638
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,767 miles (+4,395)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 67,767 miles
- Test number
- 781408848699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass63,372 miles (+2,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 63,372 miles
- Test number
- 429806629941
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass60,495 miles (+1,575)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 60,495 miles
- Test number
- 345138955559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,920 miles (+1,492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 58,920 miles
- Test number
- 458177160076
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass57,428 miles (+1,728)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 57,428 miles
- Test number
- 579285247539
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f steering rack end
Pass55,700 miles (+1,733)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 55,700 miles
- Test number
- 116494755088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,967 miles (+1,204)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 53,967 miles
- Test number
- 475791654028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,763 miles (+2,088)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 52,763 miles
- Test number
- 769667453012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,675 miles (+1,998)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,675 miles
- Test number
- 179322152026
- NoteAirbag warning light illuminated.
Pass48,677 miles (+2,395)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,677 miles
- Test number
- 279038341089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 46,282 miles
- Test number
- 294020950096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,281 miles (+2,484)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,281 miles
- Test number
- 780710350098
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass43,797 miles (+2,101)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 43,797 miles
- Test number
- 723051759078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,696 miles (+2,774)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,696 miles
- Test number
- 340986648082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,922 miles (+4,279)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 38,922 miles
- Test number
- 182334757477
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Pass34,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 34,643 miles
- Test number
- 704835956010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T686 MAU
- Does T686 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T686 MAU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T686 MAU?
- The MOT on T686 MAU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T686 MAU done?
- T686 MAU was recorded at 93,290 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,938 miles a year.
- Has T686 MAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T686 MAU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T686 MAU 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 T686 MAU find?
- T686 MAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.
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