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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T948 BDYMOT history

T948 BDY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,273 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T948 BDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T948 BDY was last recorded at 131,273 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,788 miles · 17 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
4,485 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,273 miles
  • 2019 – 126,788 miles
  • 2018 – 120,925 miles
  • 2017 – 115,356 miles
  • 2016 – 108,692 miles
  • 2015 – 103,197 miles
  • 2014 – 96,677 miles
  • 2013 – 89,842 miles
  • 2011 – 81,816 miles
  • 2010 – 80,687 miles
  • 2009 – 68,150 miles
  • 2008 – 49,012 miles
  • 2007 – 41,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,273 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,273 miles (+4,485)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,273 miles
    Test number
    859757382455
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,788 miles (+5,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,788 miles
    Test number
    790685136867
    • AdvisoryFront shocks corroded

  3. Pass120,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,925 miles
    Test number
    522062842227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail120,925 miles (+5,569)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,925 miles
    Test number
    519674468688
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass115,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,356 miles
    Test number
    768509929580
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail115,356 miles (+6,664)9 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,356 miles
    Test number
    291480932099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass108,692 miles (+5,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,692 miles
    Test number
    262326663376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Pass103,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,197 miles
    Test number
    347529141460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail103,197 miles (+6,520)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,197 miles
    Test number
    178579746662
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass96,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    406298864221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,677 miles (+6,835)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    168157164250
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass89,842 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    336268563264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  13. Fail89,841 miles (+8,025)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,841 miles
    Test number
    367427763418
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  14. Pass81,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,816 miles
    Test number
    686254791044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail81,816 miles (+1,129)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,816 miles
    Test number
    607021091091
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,687 miles (+12,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    274288730252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass68,150 miles (+19,138)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    550717729236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,012 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,012 miles
    Test number
    871119828285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,453 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,453 miles
    Test number
    950785367206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,996 miles
    Test number
    931343437003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T948 BDY

Does T948 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T948 BDY is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T948 BDY?
The MOT on T948 BDY is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T948 BDY done?
T948 BDY was recorded at 131,273 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has T948 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T948 BDY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T948 BDY 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 T948 BDY find?
T948 BDY passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coolant leak; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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