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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T68 SOUMOT history

T68 SOU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
123,010 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 SOU
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 SOU was last recorded at 123,010 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,520 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
490 miles
Average per year
2,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,010 miles
  • 2025 – 122,520 miles
  • 2024 – 121,855 miles
  • 2023 – 120,363 miles
  • 2022 – 118,793 miles
  • 2020 – 118,634 miles
  • 2019 – 118,591 miles
  • 2018 – 118,448 miles
  • 2017 – 118,085 miles
  • 2016 – 117,167 miles
  • 2015 – 116,712 miles
  • 2014 – 114,450 miles
  • 2013 – 111,655 miles
  • 2011 – 108,510 miles
  • 2010 – 100,893 miles
  • 2009 – 91,605 miles
  • 2008 – 87,772 miles
  • 2007 – 79,771 miles
  • 2006 – 74,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,010 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both (2.5.B.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking points (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,010 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    123,010 miles
    Test number
    647698566920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,520 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,520 miles
    Test number
    803930790700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,855 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,855 miles
    Test number
    945459803047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,363 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    805069359418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,793 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,793 miles
    Test number
    474948991564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,634 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,634 miles
    Test number
    446175231007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail118,630 miles (+39)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,630 miles
    Test number
    417437006989
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to erratic running (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,591 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    291908102255
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

  9. Fail118,587 miles (+139)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,587 miles
    Test number
    270619681314
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,448 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,448 miles
    Test number
    990284632203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,085 miles
    Test number
    999960469766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,085 miles (+918)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,085 miles
    Test number
    760888704413
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass117,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,167 miles
    Test number
    714210048968
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking points (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail117,167 miles (+455)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,167 miles
    Test number
    926868832228
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking points (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass116,712 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,712 miles
    Test number
    635082265193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,450 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,450 miles
    Test number
    938922824175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,655 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,655 miles
    Test number
    928871923175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,654 miles (+3,144)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,654 miles
    Test number
    357710623129
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass108,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    108,510 miles
    Test number
    426723831415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail108,510 miles (+7,617)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,510 miles
    Test number
    618508321392
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass100,893 miles (+9,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,893 miles
    Test number
    100780820183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass91,605 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,605 miles
    Test number
    682022429106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,772 miles
    Test number
    310784438420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,769 miles (+7,998)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    101674638295
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass79,771 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,771 miles
    Test number
    203827847276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    150900956245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T68 SOU

Does T68 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T68 SOU is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T68 SOU?
The MOT on T68 SOU is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T68 SOU done?
T68 SOU was recorded at 123,010 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 2,515 miles a year.
Has T68 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 SOU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T68 SOU 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 SOU find?
T68 SOU passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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