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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T95 SPLMOT history

T95 SPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
147,517 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T95 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T95 SPL was last recorded at 147,517 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 3,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,116 miles · 15 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
3,401 miles
Average per year
2,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,517 miles
  • 2018 – 144,116 miles
  • 2017 – 141,455 miles
  • 2016 – 137,670 miles
  • 2013 – 136,627 miles
  • 2012 – 131,305 miles
  • 2011 – 126,187 miles
  • 2010 – 118,824 miles
  • 2009 – 116,798 miles
  • 2008 – 114,312 miles
  • 2007 – 110,586 miles
  • 2006 – 105,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,517 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,517 miles (+3,401)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,517 miles
    Test number
    506296246389
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,116 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,116 miles
    Test number
    728775767103
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail144,094 miles (+2,639)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,094 miles
    Test number
    529511869792
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass141,455 miles (+3,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,455 miles
    Test number
    899558995164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has cut on outer wall not deep enough to expose ply/cords

  5. Pass137,670 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,670 miles
    Test number
    859367910365
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn

  6. Fail137,668 miles (+1,041)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,668 miles
    Test number
    268444092078
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn

  7. Pass136,627 miles (+62)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,627 miles
    Test number
    796380783278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pads appear to be getting low
    • NoteRear brakes noisy on rollers
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  8. Fail136,565 miles (+56)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,565 miles
    Test number
    317958863237
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pads appear to be getting low
    • NoteRear brakes noisy on rollers
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  9. Fail136,509 miles (+5,204)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,509 miles
    Test number
    659492463219
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass131,305 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,305 miles
    Test number
    857466562209
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail131,272 miles (+5,085)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,272 miles
    Test number
    935502962272
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass126,187 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    126,187 miles
    Test number
    866889461200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn but not weakend
    • NoteSmall cutss in the nearside front tyre sidewall

  13. Fail126,187 miles (+7,363)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,187 miles
    Test number
    156579161216
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn but not weakend
    • NoteSmall cutss in the nearside front tyre sidewall

  14. Pass118,824 miles (+2,026)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,824 miles
    Test number
    652062110355
    • NoteCorrosion on both nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion starting on nearside rear floor

  15. Pass116,798 miles (+3)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    116,798 miles
    Test number
    243115719377
    • NoteCorrosion on both rear metal brake pipes adjoining flexi pipes
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat
    • NotePlastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
    • NoteSmall splits on end of nearside wiper blade

  16. Fail116,795 miles (+2,483)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,795 miles
    Test number
    711144919344
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteCorrosion on both rear metal brake pipes adjoining flexi pipes
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat
    • NotePlastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
    • NoteSmall splits on end of nearside wiper blade

  17. Pass114,312 miles (+3,726)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    114,312 miles
    Test number
    243797998288
    • NoteCorrosion starting in offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes next to flexi hoses
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt could not be checked because of child seat
    • NotePlastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

  18. Pass110,586 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    110,586 miles
    Test number
    194343817385
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass is deterioreating.
    • NoteSlight movement in both front suspension bottom ball joints.
    • NoteSome corrosion starting on offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes.

  19. Fail110,586 miles (+5,023)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,586 miles
    Test number
    993333417347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass is deterioreating.
    • NoteSlight movement in both front suspension bottom ball joints.
    • NoteSome corrosion starting on offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes.

  20. Fail105,563 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,563 miles
    Test number
    214303916366
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass105,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    105,563 miles
    Test number
    613083016389
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T95 SPL

Does T95 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T95 SPL expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T95 SPL?
The MOT on T95 SPL expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T95 SPL done?
T95 SPL was recorded at 147,517 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 2,338 miles a year.
Has T95 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T95 SPL has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T95 SPL 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 T95 SPL find?
T95 SPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective both front; rear coil spring corroded both rear.

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