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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T68 SPHMOT history

T68 SPH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 98,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,033 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 SPH
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 SPH was last recorded at 98,033 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,889 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
1,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,033 miles
  • 2024 – 97,889 miles
  • 2023 – 97,859 miles
  • 2022 – 97,765 miles
  • 2021 – 97,599 miles
  • 2020 – 97,415 miles
  • 2019 – 96,989 miles
  • 2017 – 96,977 miles
  • 2016 – 94,482 miles
  • 2015 – 93,874 miles
  • 2014 – 93,239 miles
  • 2013 – 92,462 miles
  • 2012 – 91,399 miles
  • 2011 – 90,635 miles
  • 2010 – 88,747 miles
  • 2009 – 86,985 miles
  • 2007 – 83,327 miles
  • 2006 – 73,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,033 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Passenger side. (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    391065568052
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Passenger side. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail98,033 miles (+144)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    833111545212
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Driver side. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Passenger side. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass97,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,889 miles
    Test number
    428354368472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail97,888 miles (+29)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    485892920458
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,859 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,859 miles
    Test number
    152941499163
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,857 miles (+92)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,857 miles
    Test number
    571892147549
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,765 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,765 miles
    Test number
    986226809435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass97,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,599 miles
    Test number
    277210549698
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail97,597 miles (+182)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,597 miles
    Test number
    284798134819
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass97,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,415 miles
    Test number
    750178927343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail97,409 miles (+420)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,409 miles
    Test number
    217199787441
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass96,989 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,989 miles
    Test number
    851160985757
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass96,977 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,977 miles
    Test number
    400348284908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail96,967 miles (+2,485)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    430072108339
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,482 miles
    Test number
    112820733465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail94,472 miles (+598)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,472 miles
    Test number
    918453186098
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,874 miles
    Test number
    351570395987
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner rack joints

  18. Fail93,874 miles (+635)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,874 miles
    Test number
    515951083265
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush in arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush in arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner rack joints

  19. Pass93,239 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,239 miles
    Test number
    356694294437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,462 miles
    Test number
    306831583458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,462 miles (+1,063)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,462 miles
    Test number
    426561283267
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass91,399 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,399 miles
    Test number
    959923092286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,395 miles (+760)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,395 miles
    Test number
    266742992281
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass90,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    629832891244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,635 miles (+1,888)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    357580691413
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass88,747 miles (+3)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,747 miles
    Test number
    262875090294
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteExhaust bracket off gearbox heavilly corroded
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteN/s/f steering rack boot oil around no visual leak

  27. Fail88,744 miles (+1,759)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,744 miles
    Test number
    574454990227
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteExhaust bracket off gearbox heavilly corroded
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteN/s/f steering rack boot oil around no visual leak
    • NoteO/s/f brake pads wearing low uneven wear

  28. Pass86,985 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,985 miles
    Test number
    232570909362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass83,327 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,327 miles
    Test number
    164058577160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail83,300 miles (+10,184)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,300 miles
    Test number
    463703777118
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  31. Pass73,116 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    410222876132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass71,840 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    152902466014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail71,722 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    420368956005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T68 SPH

Does T68 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T68 SPH is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T68 SPH?
The MOT on T68 SPH is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T68 SPH done?
T68 SPH was recorded at 98,033 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 1,342 miles a year.
Has T68 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 SPH has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T68 SPH 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 SPH find?
T68 SPH passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel passenger side.; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake., and 1 more.

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