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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T86 AMEMOT history

T86 AME is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,674 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T86 AME
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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T86 AME was last recorded at 139,674 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 2,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,404 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,270 miles
Average per year
4,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,674 miles
  • 2025 – 137,404 miles
  • 2024 – 134,655 miles
  • 2023 – 131,911 miles
  • 2022 – 129,143 miles
  • 2021 – 126,460 miles
  • 2020 – 124,620 miles
  • 2019 – 122,279 miles
  • 2018 – 117,552 miles
  • 2017 – 113,539 miles
  • 2016 – 109,134 miles
  • 2015 – 104,357 miles
  • 2014 – 99,546 miles
  • 2013 – 94,383 miles
  • 2012 – 87,510 miles
  • 2011 – 80,170 miles
  • 2010 – 72,537 miles
  • 2009 – 67,361 miles
  • 2008 – 61,109 miles
  • 2007 – 54,203 miles
  • 2006 – 46,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,674 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.

  • SILL COVERS FITTED

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • CHILD SEAT FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,674 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,674 miles
    Test number
    838599057233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,404 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,404 miles
    Test number
    881279851700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,400 miles (+2,745)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,400 miles
    Test number
    303253274753
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,655 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,655 miles
    Test number
    167429340798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,651 miles (+2,740)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,651 miles
    Test number
    610548063500
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass131,911 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,911 miles
    Test number
    763899730813
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,143 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,143 miles
    Test number
    173779843283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,139 miles (+2,679)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,139 miles
    Test number
    725276359576
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass126,460 miles (+1,840)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,460 miles
    Test number
    286119282094
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,620 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,620 miles
    Test number
    434600407549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,279 miles (+4,727)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,279 miles
    Test number
    575865509817
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside DIP BEAM FOCUS IS VERY POOR
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED

  12. Pass117,552 miles (+4,013)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,552 miles
    Test number
    570172025069
    • AdvisoryAIR BAG LIGHT IS VERY SLOW GO OUT
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED

  13. Pass113,539 miles (+4,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,539 miles
    Test number
    666007311662
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED

  14. Pass109,134 miles (+4,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,134 miles
    Test number
    525284294191
    • AdvisoryAIR BAG LIGHT IS SLOW TO GO OUT
    • AdvisoryCHILD SEAT FITTED
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED

  15. Pass104,357 miles (+4,811)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    498282164129
    • AdvisoryAIR BAG LIGHT IS VERY SLOW TO GO OUT
    • AdvisoryBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryCHILD SEAT FITTED
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
    • AdvisoryREAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHROWDS ARE INSECURE
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE WEAR BARS
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED

  16. Pass99,546 miles (+5,163)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,546 miles
    Test number
    717761434260
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir bag light is slow to go out
    • NoteBrake wear indicator light is on
    • NoteEmission test passed printer failed
    • NoteRear shock absorbers shrowds insecure
    • NoteRear suspension arms mounting bushes are worn
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass94,383 miles (+6,873)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,383 miles
    Test number
    688309453262
    • NoteAir bag warning light is slow to go out
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  18. Pass87,510 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,510 miles
    Test number
    675332062291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,170 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,170 miles
    Test number
    529659251255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,537 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,537 miles
    Test number
    560100430230
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteN/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  21. Fail72,537 miles (+5,176)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,537 miles
    Test number
    373979520478
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteN/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  22. Pass67,361 miles (+6,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,361 miles
    Test number
    513888159204
    • NoteN/s hand brake is slower to operate and the performance is low

  23. Pass61,109 miles (+6,906)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,109 miles
    Test number
    122239258253
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s hand brake is slow to operate

  24. Pass54,203 miles (+7,900)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,203 miles
    Test number
    571540767231
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on the outer edge

  25. Pass46,303 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,303 miles
    Test number
    971495756254
    • NoteAir bag warning light is on

Questions about T86 AME

Does T86 AME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T86 AME is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T86 AME?
The MOT on T86 AME is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T86 AME done?
T86 AME was recorded at 139,674 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,669 miles a year.
Has T86 AME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T86 AME has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T86 AME 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 T86 AME find?
T86 AME passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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