
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T761 DRPMOT history
T761 DRP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 160,235 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 160,235 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T761 DRP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T761 DRP was last recorded at 160,235 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 3,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 157,065 miles · 25 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,170 miles
- Average per year
- 4,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,235 miles
- 2024 – 157,065 miles
- 2022 – 156,992 miles
- 2020 – 153,512 miles
- 2019 – 149,002 miles
- 2018 – 142,593 miles
- 2017 – 138,142 miles
- 2016 – 133,019 miles
- 2015 – 129,375 miles
- 2014 – 125,060 miles
- 2013 – 121,404 miles
- 2012 – 117,402 miles
- 2011 – 112,699 miles
- 2010 – 106,422 miles
- 2009 – 99,076 miles
- 2008 – 89,987 miles
- 2007 – 78,883 miles
- 2006 – 70,494 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced partly covered in grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,235 miles (+3,170)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 160,235 miles
- Test number
- 267925456035
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced partly covered in grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass157,065 miles (+5)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 157,065 miles
- Test number
- 939002122154
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail157,060 miles (+20)6 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,060 miles
- Test number
- 544743730696
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail157,040 miles (+48)18 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,040 miles
- Test number
- 522590232266
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,992 miles (+3,480)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 156,992 miles
- Test number
- 744055670387
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on both doors and n/s/r wheel arch
Pass153,512 miles (+4,510)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 153,512 miles
- Test number
- 449213445668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,002 miles (+61)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 149,002 miles
- Test number
- 623325245574
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,941 miles (+6,348)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,941 miles
- Test number
- 819235534613
- MajorEmissions not tested fuel low (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,593 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 142,593 miles
- Test number
- 218465629421
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,593 miles (+4,451)2 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,593 miles
- Test number
- 766693092930
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,142 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 138,142 miles
- Test number
- 798628374521
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust rubber missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail138,142 miles (+5,123)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,142 miles
- Test number
- 164795455060
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust rubber missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass133,019 miles (+3,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 133,019 miles
- Test number
- 996409675584
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight cracked
Pass129,375 miles (+129)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 129,375 miles
- Test number
- 489463365172
- NoteOil leak
Fail129,246 miles (+4,186)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,246 miles
- Test number
- 497463555132
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass125,060 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 125,060 miles
- Test number
- 139348064150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAll 4 tyres cracking on tread
Fail125,060 miles (+3,656)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,060 miles
- Test number
- 337238864187
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAll 4 tyres cracking on tread
Pass121,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 121,404 miles
- Test number
- 596381263122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,404 miles (+4,002)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,404 miles
- Test number
- 267468053412
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass117,402 miles (+4,703)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 117,402 miles
- Test number
- 275976562199
- NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses slightly detiriorated
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
- NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded not affecting efforts
- NoteUnderside of car and on suspension components very thick layer of underseal
Pass112,699 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 112,699 miles
- Test number
- 357326461126
- NoteBoth rear trailing arms bushes perishing and small movement
- NoteBrake pipes starting to corroide under plastic trims good oil spray needed
- NoteSmall movement in both front steering arms
Fail112,699 miles (+6,277)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,699 miles
- Test number
- 738715661143
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteBoth rear trailing arms bushes perishing and small movement
- NoteBrake pipes starting to corroide under plastic trims good oil spray needed
- NoteRear heat sheild hanging
- NoteSmall movement in both front steering arms
Pass106,422 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 106,422 miles
- Test number
- 143679270122
- NoteMetal pipes and flexys and some suspension componants have been painted with underseal,making some checks limited.
Fail106,422 miles (+7,346)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,422 miles
- Test number
- 390539970173
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteMetal pipes and flexys and some suspension componants have been painted with underseal,making some checks limited.
Pass99,076 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 99,076 miles
- Test number
- 653762209264
- NoteAll brake pipes and some suspension components have been painted with underseal.
- NoteVery slight exhaust blow,not exessive
Fail99,076 miles (+9,089)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,076 miles
- Test number
- 890181009295
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteAll brake pipes and some suspension components have been painted with underseal.
- NoteVery slight exhaust blow,not exessive
Pass89,987 miles (+11,104)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 89,987 miles
- Test number
- 852813968169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 78,883 miles
- Test number
- 764774867103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,883 miles (+8,389)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,883 miles
- Test number
- 600644667120
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass70,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 70,494 miles
- Test number
- 631014866122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T761 DRP
- Does T761 DRP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T761 DRP is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T761 DRP?
- The MOT on T761 DRP is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T761 DRP done?
- T761 DRP was recorded at 160,235 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 4,588 miles a year.
- Has T761 DRP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T761 DRP has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T761 DRP 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 T761 DRP find?
- T761 DRP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced partly covered in grease.
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