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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

T888 UGSMOT history

T888 UGS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
125,165 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 UGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 UGS was last recorded at 125,165 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2006: 98,437 miles, lower than 98,438 miles on 6 Jul 2006.
  • 12 Aug 2013: 158,332 miles, lower than 158,353 miles on 10 Aug 2013.
  • 1 Oct 2015: 106,123 miles, lower than 163,675 miles on 7 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,165 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,165 miles
  • 2024 – 124,101 miles
  • 2023 – 122,741 miles
  • 2021 – 122,657 miles
  • 2020 – 120,737 miles
  • 2018 – 119,296 miles
  • 2017 – 116,422 miles
  • 2016 – 112,515 miles
  • 2015 – 106,123 miles
  • 2014 – 163,675 miles
  • 2013 – 158,332 miles
  • 2012 – 145,466 miles
  • 2011 – 133,137 miles
  • 2010 – 126,700 miles
  • 2009 – 120,690 miles
  • 2008 – 113,993 miles
  • 2007 – 104,323 miles
  • 2006 – 98,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,165 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Both rear floors holed but not in prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear metal brake pipes rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,165 miles
    Test number
    678694482837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,165 miles (+1,064)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,165 miles
    Test number
    957038621319
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,101 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,101 miles
    Test number
    144579349046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,741 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,741 miles
    Test number
    107591670570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,657 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,657 miles
    Test number
    593783821707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,737 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,737 miles
    Test number
    615242464329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,296 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,296 miles
    Test number
    378307951920
    • AdvisoryBoth rear floors holed but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes rusting

  8. Fail119,284 miles (+2,862)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,284 miles
    Test number
    714095264325
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension unit leaking strut (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear floors holed but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes rusting

  9. Pass116,422 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    211959598821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,515 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,515 miles
    Test number
    868891162683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,123 miles (-57,552)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,123 miles
    Test number
    930326273094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass163,675 miles (+5,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    163,675 miles
    Test number
    686769914299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass158,332 miles (-21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    158,332 miles
    Test number
    139114323287
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail158,353 miles (+12,887)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,353 miles
    Test number
    358002723282
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass145,466 miles (+12,329)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    145,466 miles
    Test number
    156863792142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCheck engine lamp indicates a fault

  16. Pass133,137 miles (+6,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    133,137 miles
    Test number
    258732851151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass126,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    126,700 miles
    Test number
    384909250165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail126,700 miles (+6,010)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,700 miles
    Test number
    323169650195
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass120,690 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    120,690 miles
    Test number
    894339159117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,617 miles (+6,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,617 miles
    Test number
    331464659120
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass113,993 miles (+9,670)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    113,993 miles
    Test number
    642164858156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake fluid change due
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass104,323 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    104,323 miles
    Test number
    531656407113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,437 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    98,437 miles
    Test number
    851378486136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,438 miles4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    800757786158
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteWear brake components.
    • NoteWear susp.and axle components.

Questions about T888 UGS

Does T888 UGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 UGS is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 UGS?
The MOT on T888 UGS is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 UGS done?
T888 UGS was recorded at 125,165 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,345 miles a year.
Has T888 UGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 UGS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T888 UGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 7 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T888 UGS find?
T888 UGS passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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