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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T892 SOOMOT history

T892 SOO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,456 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T892 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T892 SOO was last recorded at 111,456 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,390 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
3,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,456 miles
  • 2024 – 111,390 miles
  • 2023 – 111,390 miles
  • 2021 – 111,380 miles
  • 2019 – 110,398 miles
  • 2018 – 105,472 miles
  • 2017 – 97,800 miles
  • 2016 – 93,010 miles
  • 2015 – 86,289 miles
  • 2014 – 79,206 miles
  • 2013 – 75,466 miles
  • 2012 – 63,457 miles
  • 2011 – 58,309 miles
  • 2010 – 54,391 miles
  • 2009 – 51,644 miles
  • 2008 – 47,402 miles
  • 2007 – 42,437 miles
  • 2006 – 34,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,456 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,456 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    492674294281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail111,451 miles (+61)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,451 miles
    Test number
    226403845868
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass111,390 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,390 miles
    Test number
    170069801145
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass111,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,390 miles
    Test number
    187597663279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail111,390 miles (+10)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,390 miles
    Test number
    654115747736
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass111,380 miles (+982)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,380 miles
    Test number
    631874661558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front brake flexi hoses perished slightly
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes pealing slightly
    • AdvisoryRear number plate backing pealing slightly

  7. Pass110,398 miles (+4,926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,398 miles
    Test number
    360451360200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes weeping
    • AdvisoryRear plate backing pealing slightly

  8. Pass105,472 miles (+7,672)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,472 miles
    Test number
    222735581630
    • AdvisoryFront both sides brake flexi starting to perish slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe weeping slightly

  9. Pass97,800 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    545720460706
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail97,775 miles (+4,765)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    694577288996
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass93,010 miles (+6,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,010 miles
    Test number
    456462147515
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass86,289 miles (+7,083)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,289 miles
    Test number
    968280095177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,206 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,206 miles
    Test number
    667874484143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damage and perishing

  14. Fail79,206 miles (+3,740)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,206 miles
    Test number
    446733084102
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad light indicates fault
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damage and perishing

  15. Pass75,466 miles (+12,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,466 miles
    Test number
    545452113220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,457 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    519206602276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,309 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,309 miles
    Test number
    277405781148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,391 miles (+2,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,391 miles
    Test number
    614784570170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,644 miles (+4,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,644 miles
    Test number
    264410459054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,402 miles (+4,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,402 miles
    Test number
    701510458025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  21. Pass42,437 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,437 miles
    Test number
    344234857086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,436 miles (+7,761)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,436 miles
    Test number
    562002157093
    • FailureNearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass34,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,675 miles
    Test number
    754034006052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T892 SOO

Does T892 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T892 SOO is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T892 SOO?
The MOT on T892 SOO is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T892 SOO done?
T892 SOO was recorded at 111,456 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,723 miles a year.
Has T892 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T892 SOO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T892 SOO 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 T892 SOO find?
T892 SOO passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, and 2 more.

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