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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T957 TVXMOT history

T957 TVX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,841 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T957 TVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T957 TVX was last recorded at 87,841 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 5,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,863 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,978 miles
Average per year
2,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,841 miles
  • 2025 – 81,863 miles
  • 2024 – 81,639 miles
  • 2023 – 81,090 miles
  • 2018 – 79,791 miles
  • 2017 – 78,788 miles
  • 2016 – 76,761 miles
  • 2015 – 70,282 miles
  • 2014 – 63,423 miles
  • 2013 – 59,678 miles
  • 2012 – 55,809 miles
  • 2011 – 54,006 miles
  • 2010 – 52,160 miles
  • 2009 – 48,977 miles
  • 2008 – 45,911 miles
  • 2007 – 40,381 miles
  • 2006 – 31,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,841 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,841 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,841 miles
    Test number
    659452621790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,863 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,863 miles
    Test number
    867991566733
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass81,639 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,639 miles
    Test number
    479830611731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,090 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,090 miles
    Test number
    857528318867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,791 miles (+1,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,791 miles
    Test number
    857838264441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks starting (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks starting (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

  6. Pass78,788 miles (+2,027)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,788 miles
    Test number
    903002721477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass76,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,761 miles
    Test number
    271950920803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail76,761 miles (+6,479)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,761 miles
    Test number
    852168239743
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass70,282 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    346784485003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,423 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,423 miles
    Test number
    269141704127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass63,414 miles (+3,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,414 miles
    Test number
    638952594005
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass59,678 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    526813673018
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp is illuminated
    • NoteBonnet struts are worn and will not hold bonnet open
    • NoteN/sf door is hard to open from the inside

  13. Fail59,678 miles (+3,869)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    597203573076
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp is illuminated
    • NoteBonnet struts are worn and will not hold bonnet open
    • NoteN/sf door is hard to open from the inside

  14. Pass55,809 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,809 miles
    Test number
    437293572077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    527108761069
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail54,006 miles (+1,846)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    806407261097
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass52,160 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,160 miles
    Test number
    634838960009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBonnet struts in poor condition
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  18. Fail52,160 miles (+3,183)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,160 miles
    Test number
    274228960008
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBonnet struts in poor condition
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  19. Pass48,977 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,977 miles
    Test number
    194936479499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet support struts weak
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  20. Fail48,977 miles (+3,066)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,977 miles
    Test number
    903156779061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBonnet support struts weak
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  21. Pass45,911 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    802173858024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,381 miles (+9,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,381 miles
    Test number
    792579167018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass31,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,034 miles
    Test number
    393882286081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T957 TVX

Does T957 TVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T957 TVX is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T957 TVX?
The MOT on T957 TVX 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 T957 TVX done?
T957 TVX was recorded at 87,841 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 2,782 miles a year.
Has T957 TVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T957 TVX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T957 TVX 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 T957 TVX find?
T957 TVX passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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