BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T921 MDAMOT history
T921 MDA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,328 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 118,328 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,449 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T921 MDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T921 MDA was last recorded at 118,328 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 May 2007: 28,497 miles, lower than 29,917 miles on 14 Jun 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 116,731 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,597 miles
- Average per year
- 4,449 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,328 miles
- 2025 – 116,731 miles
- 2024 – 112,054 miles
- 2022 – 109,141 miles
- 2019 – 109,104 miles
- 2018 – 105,117 miles
- 2017 – 100,225 miles
- 2016 – 90,522 miles
- 2015 – 77,792 miles
- 2014 – 62,557 miles
- 2013 – 48,427 miles
- 2012 – 38,865 miles
- 2011 – 35,423 miles
- 2010 – 33,560 miles
- 2009 – 31,778 miles
- 2008 – 30,150 miles
- 2007 – 28,497 miles
- 2006 – 29,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside parking brake performance is poor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Near side handbrake performance is a little low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,328 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 118,328 miles
- Test number
- 380243707813
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail118,328 miles (+1,597)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,328 miles
- Test number
- 295550618731
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,731 miles (+4,677)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 116,731 miles
- Test number
- 451043482560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 112,054 miles
- Test number
- 817215139492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,054 miles (+2,913)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,054 miles
- Test number
- 844885223376
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass109,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,141 miles
- Test number
- 258200753659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,141 miles (+37)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,141 miles
- Test number
- 195673577057
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fail109,104 miles (+3,987)1 dangerous4 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,104 miles
- Test number
- 905578320045
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured front and rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) left and right arms
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,117 miles (+57)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 105,117 miles
- Test number
- 609172260023
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance is poor
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail105,060 miles (+4,835)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,060 miles
- Test number
- 397725298231
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance is poor
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,225 miles (+102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 100,225 miles
- Test number
- 881256062042
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNear side handbrake performance is a little low
Fail100,123 miles (+9,601)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,123 miles
- Test number
- 523099130042
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront both tyres are worn smooth at the inside edge
- AdvisoryNear side handbrake performance is a little low
Pass90,522 miles (+12,730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 90,522 miles
- Test number
- 493096819744
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Pass77,792 miles (+15,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 77,792 miles
- Test number
- 878604725814
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,557 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 62,557 miles
- Test number
- 129863304350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,537 miles (+14,110)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,537 miles
- Test number
- 896790424294
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteHand brake travle poor / noise from o/s
Pass48,427 miles (+9,562)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 48,427 miles
- Test number
- 559023563169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,865 miles (+3,442)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 38,865 miles
- Test number
- 335428872116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass35,423 miles (+1,863)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 35,423 miles
- Test number
- 857207961124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,560 miles (+1,782)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 33,560 miles
- Test number
- 423600760132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,778 miles (+1,628)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 31,778 miles
- Test number
- 420589849180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,150 miles (+1,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 30,150 miles
- Test number
- 141420678160
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass28,497 miles (-1,420)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 28,497 miles
- Test number
- 153421957186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 29,917 miles
- Test number
- 640165266170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T921 MDA
- Does T921 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T921 MDA is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T921 MDA?
- The MOT on T921 MDA is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T921 MDA done?
- T921 MDA was recorded at 118,328 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
- Has T921 MDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T921 MDA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T921 MDA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T921 MDA find?
- T921 MDA passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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