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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T862 AENMOT history

T862 AEN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
143,943 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T862 AEN
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T862 AEN was last recorded at 143,943 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,943 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,943 miles
  • 2024 – 141,696 miles
  • 2022 – 141,696 miles
  • 2019 – 138,206 miles
  • 2017 – 136,066 miles
  • 2016 – 132,949 miles
  • 2015 – 129,703 miles
  • 2014 – 126,258 miles
  • 2013 – 123,203 miles
  • 2012 – 119,973 miles
  • 2011 – 116,727 miles
  • 2010 – 114,902 miles
  • 2009 – 113,029 miles
  • 2008 – 111,397 miles
  • 2007 – 108,512 miles
  • 2006 – 99,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,943 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Plastic Sill Covers Fitted Unable To Assess Outer Sills

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Four Jacking Points Have Slight Corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,943 miles
    Test number
    914715296163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,943 miles (+2,247)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,943 miles
    Test number
    541287203376
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,696 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,696 miles
    Test number
    395174643035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Sill Covers Fitted Unable To Assess Outer Sills
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Four Jacking Points Have Slight Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass141,696 miles (+3,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,696 miles
    Test number
    219301906658
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Four Jacking Points Have Slight Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Sill Covers Fitted Unable To Assess Outer Sills

  5. Pass138,206 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,206 miles
    Test number
    796508967612
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water behind glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Four Jacking Points Have Slight Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Sill Covers Fitted Unable To Assess Outer Sills

  6. Fail138,205 miles (+2,139)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,205 miles
    Test number
    358639101190
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water behind glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Four Jacking Points Have Slight Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Sill Covers Fitted Unable To Assess Outer Sills

  7. Pass136,066 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,066 miles
    Test number
    396510534127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail136,065 miles (+3,116)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,065 miles
    Test number
    972953779055
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass132,949 miles (+3,246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,949 miles
    Test number
    311549370201
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass129,703 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,703 miles
    Test number
    438979685135
    • NoteVarious bushes perishing

  11. Fail129,700 miles (+3,442)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,700 miles
    Test number
    545848685119
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteVarious bushes perishing

  12. Pass126,258 miles (+3,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    126,258 miles
    Test number
    266265484409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass123,203 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    123,203 miles
    Test number
    868354583143
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s/r belt visal only

  14. Fail123,203 miles (+3,230)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,203 miles
    Test number
    709354983176
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s/r belt visal only

  15. Pass119,973 miles (+3,246)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    119,973 miles
    Test number
    689155782133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass116,727 miles (+1,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    898816081124
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  17. Pass114,902 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    114,902 miles
    Test number
    520929950227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    113,029 miles
    Test number
    620185559278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,029 miles (+1,632)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,029 miles
    Test number
    200015259220
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass111,397 miles (+2,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,397 miles
    Test number
    472284868267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass108,512 miles (+8,914)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    364632977447
    • NoteO/s/f flexible brake hose starting to perrish.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner edge.
    • NoteRear pads low.
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

  22. Pass99,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    99,598 miles
    Test number
    162542976226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T862 AEN

Does T862 AEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T862 AEN expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T862 AEN?
The MOT on T862 AEN expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T862 AEN done?
T862 AEN was recorded at 143,943 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 2,406 miles a year.
Has T862 AEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T862 AEN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T862 AEN 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 T862 AEN find?
T862 AEN passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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