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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T68 ELUMOT history

T68 ELU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,123 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 ELU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 ELU was last recorded at 128,123 miles on 4 May 2025, 4,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,866 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,257 miles
Average per year
4,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,123 miles
  • 2024 – 123,866 miles
  • 2023 – 117,985 miles
  • 2022 – 106,139 miles
  • 2021 – 97,714 miles
  • 2020 – 91,448 miles
  • 2018 – 89,239 miles
  • 2017 – 82,778 miles
  • 2016 – 68,922 miles
  • 2015 – 63,542 miles
  • 2014 – 58,040 miles
  • 2013 – 55,247 miles
  • 2012 – 52,894 miles
  • 2011 – 49,740 miles
  • 2010 – 48,015 miles
  • 2009 – 46,543 miles
  • 2008 – 44,790 miles
  • 2006 – 42,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryLowering springs fitted
  • AdvisorySeals covers fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    280878166150
    • AdvisoryLowering springs fitted
    • AdvisorySeals covers fitted

  2. Pass128,123 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,123 miles
    Test number
    259426437611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,866 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,866 miles
    Test number
    662480037936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,985 miles (+11,846)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,985 miles
    Test number
    161125938451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,139 miles (+8,425)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,139 miles
    Test number
    262725767578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,714 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,714 miles
    Test number
    133514518920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,713 miles (+6,265)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,713 miles
    Test number
    989639320337
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass91,448 miles (+2,209)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    125299648761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,239 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,239 miles
    Test number
    674144312275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail89,239 miles (+6,461)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,239 miles
    Test number
    821493046977
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass82,778 miles (+13,856)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,778 miles
    Test number
    634728708643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,922 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,922 miles
    Test number
    647394963687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,542 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,542 miles
    Test number
    945973775167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,040 miles
    Test number
    396445074198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,040 miles (+2,793)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,040 miles
    Test number
    905785074153
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass55,247 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    606661973161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,894 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,894 miles
    Test number
    808071582159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,740 miles (+1,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    596924671102
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber damp

  19. Pass48,015 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    123373560428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,543 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,543 miles
    Test number
    841112859030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,790 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,790 miles
    Test number
    941852708035
    • 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)

  22. Pass42,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,975 miles
    Test number
    670370696233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T68 ELU

Does T68 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T68 ELU is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T68 ELU?
The MOT on T68 ELU is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T68 ELU done?
T68 ELU was recorded at 128,123 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2025, an average of 4,591 miles a year.
Has T68 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 ELU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T68 ELU 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 T68 ELU find?
T68 ELU passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: lowering springs fitted; seals covers fitted.

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