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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T93 MCVMOT history

T93 MCV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
118,035 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T93 MCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T93 MCV was last recorded at 118,035 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 4,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,194 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,841 miles
Average per year
2,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,035 miles
  • 2024 – 113,194 miles
  • 2023 – 108,941 miles
  • 2022 – 107,384 miles
  • 2020 – 102,220 miles
  • 2019 – 102,107 miles
  • 2018 – 102,000 miles
  • 2017 – 101,380 miles
  • 2012 – 99,615 miles
  • 2011 – 87,271 miles
  • 2010 – 78,053 miles
  • 2009 – 75,623 miles
  • 2008 – 69,272 miles
  • 2007 – 66,037 miles
  • 2006 – 58,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,035 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective light out put slightly reduced/ intensity less then other side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (vehicle been standing unused?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose retaining clip missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBoth sides steering rack side rods to track rod ends are missing the correct sleeve/locking device but retained by a locking nut alone
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted to vehicle as standard obstructing view of vehicle components

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,035 miles (+4,841)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,035 miles
    Test number
    751650847836
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective light out put slightly reduced/ intensity less then other side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (vehicle been standing unused?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose retaining clip missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides steering rack side rods to track rod ends are missing the correct sleeve/locking device but retained by a locking nut alone
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted to vehicle as standard obstructing view of vehicle components

  2. Pass113,194 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,194 miles
    Test number
    367829745997
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive everywhere on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,194 miles (+4,253)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,194 miles
    Test number
    786957432777
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive everywhere on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,941 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,941 miles
    Test number
    630105836833
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,384 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,384 miles
    Test number
    182614286055
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,384 miles (+5,164)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,384 miles
    Test number
    500906509578
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,220 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,220 miles
    Test number
    869261477776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock cover detached.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail102,220 miles (+113)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,220 miles
    Test number
    872555428178
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearly.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake imbalance.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock cover detached.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted.

  9. Pass102,107 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,107 miles
    Test number
    215877480620
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass102,000 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,000 miles
    Test number
    400574059792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,380 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,380 miles
    Test number
    544892538918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail101,376 miles (+1,761)11 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,376 miles
    Test number
    437583096249
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass99,615 miles (+12,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,615 miles
    Test number
    809084382246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass87,271 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,271 miles
    Test number
    328430221498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,245 miles (+9,192)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    556368501287
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass78,053 miles (+2,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,053 miles
    Test number
    880912810243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Fail75,623 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,623 miles
    Test number
    482303189163
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass75,623 miles (+6,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,623 miles
    Test number
    811263189144
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,272 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    700363888177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,262 miles (+3,225)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,262 miles
    Test number
    943662188106
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass66,037 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,037 miles
    Test number
    530073187158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,027 miles (+7,617)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    441640987119
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass58,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,410 miles
    Test number
    962394976050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T93 MCV

Does T93 MCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T93 MCV expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T93 MCV?
The MOT on T93 MCV expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T93 MCV done?
T93 MCV was recorded at 118,035 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,949 miles a year.
Has T93 MCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T93 MCV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T93 MCV 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 T93 MCV find?
T93 MCV failed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp not working on main beam, and 7 more.

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