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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T85 BBKMOT history

T85 BBK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
137,833 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 BBK
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 BBK was last recorded at 137,833 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 1,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,160 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,673 miles
Average per year
4,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,833 miles
  • 2023 – 136,160 miles
  • 2022 – 134,651 miles
  • 2021 – 132,443 miles
  • 2019 – 130,190 miles
  • 2018 – 127,443 miles
  • 2015 – 119,609 miles
  • 2014 – 107,616 miles
  • 2013 – 101,111 miles
  • 2011 – 81,436 miles
  • 2010 – 72,995 miles
  • 2009 – 65,762 miles
  • 2008 – 57,537 miles
  • 2007 – 55,431 miles
  • 2006 – 53,356 miles
  • 2005 – 51,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,833 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox, Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle Extensively Modified

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,833 miles (+1,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,833 miles
    Test number
    619484195265
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox, Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Extensively Modified

  2. Pass136,160 miles (+1,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,160 miles
    Test number
    109252778339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder components/under body has general corrosion

  3. Pass134,651 miles (+2,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,651 miles
    Test number
    808904169258
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,443 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,443 miles
    Test number
    473811902645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,190 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,190 miles
    Test number
    798372521648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,443 miles (+7,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,443 miles
    Test number
    357391422989
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,609 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,609 miles
    Test number
    227090225180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyre's close to inner wing on full lock

  8. Fail119,609 miles (+11,993)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,609 miles
    Test number
    575259015117
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyre's close to inner wing on full lock

  9. Pass107,616 miles (+382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,616 miles
    Test number
    655057624190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail107,234 miles (+6,123)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,234 miles
    Test number
    267419504118
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass101,111 miles (+19,675)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,111 miles
    Test number
    469705203132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass81,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,436 miles
    Test number
    957473391132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,436 miles (+8,441)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,436 miles
    Test number
    238083291107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass72,995 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,995 miles
    Test number
    383779000450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,762 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,762 miles
    Test number
    272062209291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges on limit

  16. Pass65,762 miles (+8,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,762 miles
    Test number
    460952809221
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges on limit

  17. Pass57,537 miles (+2,106)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,537 miles
    Test number
    313313008497
    • NoteOs mirror damaged

  18. Pass55,431 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    603766077145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass53,356 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,356 miles
    Test number
    594995766198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    51,606 miles
    Test number
    334316885106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 BBK

Does T85 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T85 BBK expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T85 BBK?
The MOT on T85 BBK expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T85 BBK done?
T85 BBK was recorded at 137,833 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 4,526 miles a year.
Has T85 BBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 BBK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on T85 BBK 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 T85 BBK find?
T85 BBK passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, diff; vehicle extensively modified.

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