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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T969 DLMMOT history

T969 DLM is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
71,233 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T969 DLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T969 DLM was last recorded at 71,233 miles on 23 May 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2013: 68,701 miles, lower than 97,415 miles on 21 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,191 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
1,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,233 miles
  • 2025 – 71,191 miles
  • 2024 – 71,081 miles
  • 2023 – 70,970 miles
  • 2022 – 70,326 miles
  • 2018 – 69,942 miles
  • 2017 – 68,882 miles
  • 2014 – 68,710 miles
  • 2013 – 68,707 miles
  • 2012 – 97,415 miles
  • 2010 – 59,340 miles
  • 2009 – 56,575 miles
  • 2008 – 54,282 miles
  • 2007 – 51,742 miles
  • 2006 – 47,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,233 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,233 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,233 miles
    Test number
    712254103302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,191 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,191 miles
    Test number
    663538098813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,081 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,081 miles
    Test number
    524055271937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,970 miles
    Test number
    909856322992
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail70,969 miles (+643)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    707271971700
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass70,326 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    688577596711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,942 miles
    Test number
    484535899881
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  8. Fail69,942 miles (+1,060)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,942 miles
    Test number
    756104807671
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass68,882 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,882 miles
    Test number
    532340079197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,753 miles (+43)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,753 miles
    Test number
    470935836687
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail68,710 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    429284044218
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass68,710 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    955074544203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    316181973465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,701 miles (-28,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    818031573242
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass97,415 miles (+38,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,415 miles
    Test number
    996943872171
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,340 miles
    Test number
    744193110015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail59,340 miles (+2,765)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,340 miles
    Test number
    583002810003
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass56,575 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    344568629128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,282 miles (+2,540)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    523704418187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir intake split

  20. Pass51,742 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,742 miles
    Test number
    912473427137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,741 miles (+4,380)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,741 miles
    Test number
    120222227167
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass47,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    593216746005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T969 DLM

Does T969 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T969 DLM is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T969 DLM?
The MOT on T969 DLM is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T969 DLM done?
T969 DLM was recorded at 71,233 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 1,178 miles a year.
Has T969 DLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T969 DLM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T969 DLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T969 DLM find?
T969 DLM passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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