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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T72 NPPMOT history

T72 NPP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
156,815 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 NPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T72 NPP was last recorded at 156,815 miles on 4 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2025: 156,815 miles, lower than 156,978 miles on 3 Apr 2025.

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
156,978 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Average per year
5,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,815 miles
  • 2024 – 147,280 miles
  • 2023 – 135,499 miles
  • 2022 – 127,609 miles
  • 2021 – 124,634 miles
  • 2020 – 123,523 miles
  • 2019 – 120,087 miles
  • 2018 – 116,482 miles
  • 2017 – 112,297 miles
  • 2016 – 107,340 miles
  • 2015 – 101,900 miles
  • 2014 – 97,342 miles
  • 2013 – 93,029 miles
  • 2012 – 88,490 miles
  • 2011 – 82,799 miles
  • 2010 – 77,315 miles
  • 2009 – 71,397 miles
  • 2008 – 67,800 miles
  • 2007 – 63,494 miles
  • 2006 – 58,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,815 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,815 miles (-163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    156,815 miles
    Test number
    983260183547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail156,978 miles (+9,698)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,978 miles
    Test number
    678384925383
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass147,280 miles (+11,781)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,280 miles
    Test number
    971238582218
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass135,499 miles (+7,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,499 miles
    Test number
    159281459365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside o/s headlamp has slight condensation, not affecting headlamp beam

  5. Pass127,609 miles (+2,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,609 miles
    Test number
    433531381717
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded

  6. Pass124,634 miles (+1,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,634 miles
    Test number
    667427446422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass123,523 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,523 miles
    Test number
    109611210692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail123,500 miles (+3,413)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,500 miles
    Test number
    933258963291
    • MajorFront Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened strengthening bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded at jacking points

  9. Pass120,087 miles (+3,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,087 miles
    Test number
    542124739052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass116,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,482 miles
    Test number
    110661188981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail116,482 miles (+4,185)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,482 miles
    Test number
    622431612216
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass112,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,297 miles
    Test number
    492413784594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail112,294 miles (+4,954)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,294 miles
    Test number
    992293001399
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass107,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    525328064971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,340 miles (+5,440)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    130534113810
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass101,900 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,900 miles
    Test number
    815059575038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail101,900 miles (+4,558)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,900 miles
    Test number
    849309975064
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass97,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,342 miles
    Test number
    686477774086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,341 miles (+4,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,341 miles
    Test number
    145927874056
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass93,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,029 miles
    Test number
    817278073090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,029 miles (+4,539)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,029 miles
    Test number
    669858173025
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass88,490 miles (+5,691)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,490 miles
    Test number
    635109772004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,799 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,799 miles
    Test number
    229491281017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    100310270446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,315 miles (+5,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    221120170073
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass71,397 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,397 miles
    Test number
    421077179042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,800 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,800 miles
    Test number
    184726468479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,494 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    644652487035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,040 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,040 miles
    Test number
    804616686045
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/S headlight slight misting on glass

Questions about T72 NPP

Does T72 NPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T72 NPP expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T72 NPP?
The MOT on T72 NPP expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T72 NPP done?
T72 NPP was recorded at 156,815 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 5,193 miles a year.
Has T72 NPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 NPP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T72 NPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T72 NPP find?
T72 NPP passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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