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White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T92 ABTMOT history

T92 ABT is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
185,994 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T92 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T92 ABT was last recorded at 185,994 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 8,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,047 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,947 miles
Average per year
4,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,994 miles
  • 2025 – 177,047 miles
  • 2024 – 170,938 miles
  • 2023 – 166,890 miles
  • 2022 – 165,509 miles
  • 2021 – 159,747 miles
  • 2014 – 157,751 miles
  • 2013 – 155,385 miles
  • 2012 – 150,162 miles
  • 2011 – 142,721 miles
  • 2010 – 137,973 miles
  • 2009 – 135,121 miles
  • 2008 – 119,581 miles
  • 2007 – 107,120 miles
  • 2006 – 88,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,994 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorPosition lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front water bottle insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail185,994 miles (+8,947)19 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,994 miles
    Test number
    739541216688
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front water bottle insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass177,047 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    177,047 miles
    Test number
    105561325882
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass170,938 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,938 miles
    Test number
    393913936248
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail170,804 miles (+3,914)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,804 miles
    Test number
    428534772954
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass166,890 miles (+1,381)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    166,890 miles
    Test number
    231937418271
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass165,509 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,509 miles
    Test number
    721883121955
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail165,509 miles (+5,762)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,509 miles
    Test number
    550996281711
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass159,747 miles (+1,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,747 miles
    Test number
    861493963221
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass157,751 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    157,751 miles
    Test number
    918821074141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Fail157,751 miles (+2,366)3 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,751 miles
    Test number
    449591674119
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass155,385 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    155,385 miles
    Test number
    267932973152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front wing corroded not sharp edges
  12. Fail155,385 miles (+7)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,385 miles
    Test number
    397120273158
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front wing corroded not sharp edges
  13. Fail155,378 miles (+5,216)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,378 miles
    Test number
    169096793048
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass150,162 miles (+7,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    150,162 miles
    Test number
    618454002170
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass142,721 miles (+4,748)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    142,721 miles
    Test number
    406754301101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s track rod end gaitor has very small split on free play
  16. Pass137,973 miles (+2,852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    137,973 miles
    Test number
    762400200179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass135,121 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    135,121 miles
    Test number
    304064909135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,093 miles (+15,512)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,093 miles
    Test number
    783866599007
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  19. Pass119,581 miles (+12,461)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    119,581 miles
    Test number
    333471808117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,120 miles (+18,577)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,120 miles
    Test number
    131979387015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    88,543 miles
    Test number
    351378106178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,543 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,543 miles
    Test number
    484961106124
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T92 ABT

Does T92 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T92 ABT expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T92 ABT?
The MOT on T92 ABT expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T92 ABT done?
T92 ABT was recorded at 185,994 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,774 miles a year.
Has T92 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T92 ABT has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T92 ABT 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 T92 ABT find?
T92 ABT failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 19 major defects and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; brake performance unable to be tested, and 21 more.

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