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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T831 NTWMOT history

T831 NTW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,434 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T831 NTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T831 NTW was last recorded at 138,434 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,318 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
3,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,434 miles
  • 2025 – 128,967 miles
  • 2023 – 126,841 miles
  • 2018 – 125,206 miles
  • 2017 – 122,459 miles
  • 2016 – 118,416 miles
  • 2015 – 116,143 miles
  • 2014 – 111,621 miles
  • 2013 – 104,018 miles
  • 2012 – 99,296 miles
  • 2011 – 95,651 miles
  • 2010 – 90,771 miles
  • 2009 – 86,937 miles
  • 2008 – 80,699 miles
  • 2007 – 74,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,434 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cluster crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAlternator bearings very noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,434 miles (+116)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,434 miles
    Test number
    540024119550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator bearings very noisy

  2. Fail138,318 miles (+9,351)5 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,318 miles
    Test number
    531426781854
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail chaffed / marked (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail clip fixing missing / lose hose / chaffing (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side walls / marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail retainer clips missing and hose chaffing / marked (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator bearings very noisy

  3. Pass128,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,967 miles
    Test number
    990592225456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,967 miles (+2,126)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,967 miles
    Test number
    994121300391
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,841 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,841 miles
    Test number
    849886737727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,206 miles (+2,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,206 miles
    Test number
    135524223278
    • AdvisoryAux belt perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake effort low

  7. Pass122,459 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,459 miles
    Test number
    981202792378
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  8. Pass118,416 miles (+2,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,416 miles
    Test number
    267072935663
    • AdvisoryO/s/f anti roll bar link rubber damaged

  9. Pass116,143 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,143 miles
    Test number
    327747185008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,114 miles (+4,493)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,114 miles
    Test number
    197789175433
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass111,621 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,621 miles
    Test number
    338428824035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,597 miles (+7,579)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,597 miles
    Test number
    665604024001
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass104,018 miles (+4,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,018 miles
    Test number
    276533103053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass99,296 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    99,296 miles
    Test number
    855495122085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass95,651 miles (+4,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,651 miles
    Test number
    817988811001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass90,771 miles (+3,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    412286020032
    • NoteSlight cracking to both front tyres

  17. Pass86,937 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    530066609041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,699 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,699 miles
    Test number
    930645608043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,511 miles
    Test number
    993045707093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T831 NTW

Does T831 NTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T831 NTW is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T831 NTW?
The MOT on T831 NTW is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T831 NTW done?
T831 NTW was recorded at 138,434 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
Has T831 NTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T831 NTW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T831 NTW 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 T831 NTW find?
T831 NTW passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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