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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T948 MVXMOT history

T948 MVX is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 207,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
207,137 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T948 MVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T948 MVX was last recorded at 207,137 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 8,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,288 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,849 miles
Average per year
5,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,137 miles
  • 2025 – 198,288 miles
  • 2024 – 187,241 miles
  • 2023 – 181,449 miles
  • 2020 – 177,565 miles
  • 2019 – 176,905 miles
  • 2018 – 163,369 miles
  • 2017 – 153,551 miles
  • 2016 – 151,696 miles
  • 2009 – 150,836 miles
  • 2008 – 120,819 miles
  • 2006 – 118,102 miles
  • 2005 – 104,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,137 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,137 miles (+8,849)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    207,137 miles
    Test number
    508481019565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass198,288 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    198,288 miles
    Test number
    980529154638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail198,251 miles (+11,010)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,251 miles
    Test number
    349646820121
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass187,241 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,241 miles
    Test number
    281243825533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass181,449 miles (+3,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,449 miles
    Test number
    672921365304
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators slightly discolored and rear exhaust

  6. Pass177,565 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    177,565 miles
    Test number
    266077997353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,905 miles (+13,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,905 miles
    Test number
    639367547062
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,369 miles (+9,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    163,369 miles
    Test number
    295690566875
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass153,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    153,551 miles
    Test number
    592101181561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,551 miles (+1,855)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,551 miles
    Test number
    660501169237
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass151,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,696 miles
    Test number
    743173946563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,695 miles (+859)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,695 miles
    Test number
    312835827601
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass150,836 miles (+15,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    150,836 miles
    Test number
    442354869432
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  14. Pass135,661 miles (+14,842)2 advisories15 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    135,661 miles
    Test number
    831009409031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNo lights fitted at time of test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  15. Pass120,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    480828508092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail120,818 miles (+2,716)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,818 miles
    Test number
    310578708021
    • FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass118,102 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    118,102 miles
    Test number
    632690346399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,088 miles (+13,171)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,088 miles
    Test number
    690015736386
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCondensation in n/s headlamp
    • NoteO/s screen cracked out of wiper zone

  19. Fail104,917 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,917 miles
    Test number
    751219345326
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass104,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    104,917 miles
    Test number
    882169945394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T948 MVX

Does T948 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T948 MVX is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T948 MVX?
The MOT on T948 MVX is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T948 MVX done?
T948 MVX was recorded at 207,137 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,080 miles a year.
Has T948 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T948 MVX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T948 MVX 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 MVX find?
T948 MVX passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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