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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T716 VHUMOT history

T716 VHU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 145,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,262 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T716 VHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T716 VHU was last recorded at 145,262 miles on 9 Nov 2025, 2,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,130 miles · 5 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,132 miles
Average per year
1,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,262 miles
  • 2021 – 143,130 miles
  • 2020 – 137,931 miles
  • 2017 – 137,567 miles
  • 2016 – 136,934 miles
  • 2015 – 133,788 miles
  • 2012 – 131,834 miles
  • 2011 – 130,886 miles
  • 2010 – 121,650 miles
  • 2007 – 114,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,262 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion across under-body & Components.
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,262 miles
    Test number
    384976326417
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion across under-body & Components.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail145,262 miles (+2,132)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,262 miles
    Test number
    115860425277
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion across under-body & Components.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass143,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,130 miles
    Test number
    353206962721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,130 miles (+5,199)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,130 miles
    Test number
    760335022114
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass137,931 miles (+364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,931 miles
    Test number
    988946336488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass137,567 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,567 miles
    Test number
    592559387627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,934 miles (+3,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    756758167215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass133,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    133,788 miles
    Test number
    416935905705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,788 miles (+1,954)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,788 miles
    Test number
    743279077699
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass131,834 miles (+948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,834 miles
    Test number
    367623472406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass130,886 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    130,886 miles
    Test number
    309759831423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail130,846 miles (+9,196)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,846 miles
    Test number
    336750931265
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteO/s/r door wont open from outside

  13. Fail121,650 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,650 miles
    Test number
    364307530089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass121,650 miles (+7,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    121,650 miles
    Test number
    761337630035
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass114,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    114,014 miles
    Test number
    842493917218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T716 VHU

Does T716 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T716 VHU is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T716 VHU?
The MOT on T716 VHU is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T716 VHU done?
T716 VHU was recorded at 145,262 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2025, an average of 1,710 miles a year.
Has T716 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T716 VHU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T716 VHU 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 T716 VHU find?
T716 VHU passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: general corrosion across under-body & components.; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres..

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