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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T968 BNMMOT history

T968 BNM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 216,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
216,677 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T968 BNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T968 BNM was last recorded at 216,677 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,604 miles · 28 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
5,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,677 miles
  • 2020 – 216,604 miles
  • 2019 – 209,934 miles
  • 2018 – 203,039 miles
  • 2017 – 195,540 miles
  • 2016 – 184,427 miles
  • 2015 – 169,456 miles
  • 2014 – 159,940 miles
  • 2013 – 154,167 miles
  • 2012 – 149,995 miles
  • 2011 – 147,639 miles
  • 2010 – 143,970 miles
  • 2009 – 140,393 miles
  • 2008 – 135,357 miles
  • 2007 – 121,421 miles
  • 2006 – 108,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,677 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,677 miles (+73)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    216,677 miles
    Test number
    463601483632
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail216,604 miles (+6,670)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,604 miles
    Test number
    112165554819
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass209,934 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    209,934 miles
    Test number
    112571264708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail209,904 miles (+6,865)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,904 miles
    Test number
    737014362311
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres void of tread inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass203,039 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    203,039 miles
    Test number
    337949013234
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside early corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Fail203,027 miles (+7,487)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,027 miles
    Test number
    271416812451
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside early corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass195,540 miles (+11,113)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    195,540 miles
    Test number
    106795476184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s outer sills rusted

  8. Pass184,427 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    184,427 miles
    Test number
    343694779662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail184,427 miles (+14,971)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,427 miles
    Test number
    924995232081
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail169,456 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,456 miles
    Test number
    265517125000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s n/s/r tyre edges low

  11. Pass169,456 miles (+9,516)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    169,456 miles
    Test number
    708777725062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s n/s/r tyre edges low

  12. Pass159,940 miles (+5,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    159,940 miles
    Test number
    415664924074
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail154,167 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,167 miles
    Test number
    165044313414
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass154,167 miles (+4,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    154,167 miles
    Test number
    728884813083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass149,995 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    149,995 miles
    Test number
    888604922021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,639 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    147,639 miles
    Test number
    606131521065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,636 miles (+3,666)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,636 miles
    Test number
    115870921400
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass143,970 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    143,970 miles
    Test number
    792492520048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail143,968 miles (+3,575)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,968 miles
    Test number
    453340120044
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass140,393 miles (+5,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    140,393 miles
    Test number
    731149419036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass135,357 miles (+13,936)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    135,357 miles
    Test number
    330088518024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass121,421 miles (+12,566)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    121,421 miles
    Test number
    752668317050
    • NoteExhaust corroded.
    • NoteN.s.r.tyre low on tread on inner edge.205 60 15
    • NoteSome play in steering rack o.s.f.

  23. Pass108,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    108,855 miles
    Test number
    553890116073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T968 BNM

Does T968 BNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T968 BNM is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T968 BNM?
The MOT on T968 BNM is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T968 BNM done?
T968 BNM was recorded at 216,677 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,351 miles a year.
Has T968 BNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T968 BNM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T968 BNM 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 T968 BNM find?
T968 BNM passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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