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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T696 LOEMOT history

T696 LOE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 152,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,399 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 LOE
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
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T696 LOE was last recorded at 152,399 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2007: 96,153 miles, lower than 96,154 miles on 12 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,356 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
3,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,399 miles
  • 2025 – 151,228 miles
  • 2024 – 148,656 miles
  • 2023 – 145,640 miles
  • 2022 – 145,017 miles
  • 2021 – 143,665 miles
  • 2020 – 142,934 miles
  • 2019 – 139,743 miles
  • 2018 – 137,937 miles
  • 2017 – 136,287 miles
  • 2016 – 132,223 miles
  • 2015 – 128,172 miles
  • 2014 – 126,028 miles
  • 2013 – 122,365 miles
  • 2012 – 117,396 miles
  • 2011 – 113,642 miles
  • 2010 – 109,062 miles
  • 2009 – 104,607 miles
  • 2008 – 100,564 miles
  • 2007 – 96,153 miles
  • 2006 – 90,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,399 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of being excessively hot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,399 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,399 miles
    Test number
    872236949857
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail152,356 miles (+1,128)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,356 miles
    Test number
    582007741347
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,228 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,228 miles
    Test number
    568548607876
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of being excessively hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,228 miles (+2,572)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,228 miles
    Test number
    956145116299
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of being excessively hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass148,656 miles (+3,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,656 miles
    Test number
    900218510521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass145,640 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,640 miles
    Test number
    798246860790
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail145,640 miles (+623)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,640 miles
    Test number
    775895056451
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass145,017 miles (+1,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,017 miles
    Test number
    269162469010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass143,665 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,665 miles
    Test number
    725740252433
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail143,665 miles (+731)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,665 miles
    Test number
    361957386233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge tread uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass142,934 miles (+3,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,934 miles
    Test number
    281602873421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass139,743 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,743 miles
    Test number
    923555731741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    137,937 miles
    Test number
    558110053770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,937 miles (+1,650)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,937 miles
    Test number
    965972128939
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass136,287 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,287 miles
    Test number
    558197754933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,223 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,223 miles
    Test number
    462324253584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,172 miles
    Test number
    558799885189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,172 miles (+2,144)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,172 miles
    Test number
    938159085123
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass126,028 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    126,028 miles
    Test number
    689745294116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,365 miles (+4,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,365 miles
    Test number
    199417793165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass117,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,396 miles
    Test number
    376408092142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail117,396 miles (+3,754)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,396 miles
    Test number
    405548392134
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass113,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    113,642 miles
    Test number
    129184291106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail113,642 miles (+4,580)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,642 miles
    Test number
    549294591130
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass109,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    224767090186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    754156499178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail104,607 miles (+4,043)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,607 miles
    Test number
    104106099149
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe to flexy

  28. Pass100,564 miles (+4,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,564 miles
    Test number
    420240008286
    • NoteHand brake poor

  29. Pass96,153 miles (-1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    96,153 miles
    Test number
    760139797160
    • NoteBrake disks not in good condition
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low

  30. Fail96,154 miles (+5,585)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    281833797149
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil change due
    • NoteRear discs shows signs of narriowing due to corrosion

  31. Pass90,569 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    90,569 miles
    Test number
    613461196102
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T696 LOE

Does T696 LOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T696 LOE is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T696 LOE?
The MOT on T696 LOE is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T696 LOE done?
T696 LOE was recorded at 152,399 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
Has T696 LOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 LOE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T696 LOE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T696 LOE find?
T696 LOE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit.

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