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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,995 cc

T868 AKOMOT history

T868 AKO is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
91,436 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T868 AKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T868 AKO was last recorded at 91,436 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,115 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
321 miles
Average per year
2,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,436 miles
  • 2024 – 91,115 miles
  • 2023 – 90,842 miles
  • 2022 – 90,359 miles
  • 2021 – 90,012 miles
  • 2020 – 89,926 miles
  • 2019 – 89,798 miles
  • 2018 – 89,612 miles
  • 2017 – 88,534 miles
  • 2016 – 86,662 miles
  • 2015 – 84,549 miles
  • 2014 – 81,828 miles
  • 2013 – 79,594 miles
  • 2012 – 74,866 miles
  • 2011 – 71,033 miles
  • 2010 – 66,721 miles
  • 2009 – 62,640 miles
  • 2008 – 58,465 miles
  • 2007 – 53,464 miles
  • 2006 – 47,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,436 miles (+321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,436 miles
    Test number
    751612072232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,115 miles (+273)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,115 miles
    Test number
    855892559033
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,842 miles (+483)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    475598463573
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass90,359 miles (+347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,359 miles
    Test number
    940100590286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Pass90,012 miles (+86)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,012 miles
    Test number
    994497326825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,926 miles (+128)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,926 miles
    Test number
    454493157354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,798 miles (+186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,798 miles
    Test number
    371640771811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,612 miles (+1,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,612 miles
    Test number
    366598830033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass88,534 miles (+1,872)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    988615875535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and transmission area

  10. Pass86,662 miles (+2,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,662 miles
    Test number
    872987226689
    • AdvisoryFront both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack / drum stick

  11. Pass84,549 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,549 miles
    Test number
    916822075060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,828 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    639435684099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,796 miles (+2,202)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    169771884494
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass79,594 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    108137383006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,866 miles (+3,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,866 miles
    Test number
    418724282037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass71,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,033 miles
    Test number
    276495391013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,033 miles (+4,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,033 miles
    Test number
    995735491062
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass66,721 miles (+4,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    113533580452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass62,640 miles (+4,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    414593089074
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass58,465 miles (+5,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    551648088063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass53,464 miles (+5,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,464 miles
    Test number
    742044797086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass47,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,783 miles
    Test number
    160893196069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T868 AKO

Does T868 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T868 AKO expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T868 AKO?
The MOT on T868 AKO expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T868 AKO done?
T868 AKO was recorded at 91,436 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 2,252 miles a year.
Has T868 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T868 AKO has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on T868 AKO 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 T868 AKO find?
T868 AKO passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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