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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T974 ONVMOT history

T974 ONV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,235 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 ONV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 ONV was last recorded at 152,235 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,949 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
2,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,235 miles
  • 2021 – 151,949 miles
  • 2020 – 149,207 miles
  • 2019 – 143,058 miles
  • 2018 – 137,058 miles
  • 2017 – 131,286 miles
  • 2016 – 125,671 miles
  • 2015 – 120,695 miles
  • 2014 – 117,984 miles
  • 2013 – 115,891 miles
  • 2012 – 114,490 miles
  • 2011 – 113,632 miles
  • 2010 – 112,120 miles
  • 2008 – 107,970 miles
  • 2006 – 101,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear view mirror missing

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Rear wheel arch slightly corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,235 miles (+286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,235 miles
    Test number
    224426631204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror missing

  2. Pass151,949 miles (+2,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,949 miles
    Test number
    321298717220
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,207 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,207 miles
    Test number
    372273115658
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch slightly corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail149,207 miles (+6,149)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,207 miles
    Test number
    769049397967
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch slightly corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass143,058 miles (+6,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,058 miles
    Test number
    676297151169
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass137,058 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,058 miles
    Test number
    811724088678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,989 miles (+5,703)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,989 miles
    Test number
    554844471518
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass131,286 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,286 miles
    Test number
    408475201096
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail131,282 miles (+5,611)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,282 miles
    Test number
    402313992362
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass125,671 miles (+4,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,671 miles
    Test number
    144095336704
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass120,695 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,695 miles
    Test number
    998426235145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail120,695 miles (+2,711)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,695 miles
    Test number
    447236635154
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass117,984 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,984 miles
    Test number
    568477434134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,932 miles (+2,041)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,932 miles
    Test number
    526280734191
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass115,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,891 miles
    Test number
    317708433134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,891 miles (+1,401)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,891 miles
    Test number
    457728533149
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass114,490 miles (+858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    785010142167
    • NoteSlight noise rear wheels both sides

  18. Pass113,632 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,632 miles
    Test number
    579581741133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,597 miles (+1,477)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,597 miles
    Test number
    547224531126
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass112,120 miles (+43)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,120 miles
    Test number
    172916640187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  21. Fail112,077 miles (+4,107)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,077 miles
    Test number
    601074040152
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  22. Pass107,970 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    107,970 miles
    Test number
    362365298253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,931 miles (+6,144)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    382802398221
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass101,787 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    101,787 miles
    Test number
    622283406306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail101,734 miles (+136)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,734 miles
    Test number
    424510406330
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber retaining plate missing.

  26. Fail101,598 miles13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,598 miles
    Test number
    622391396278
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Questions about T974 ONV

Does T974 ONV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T974 ONV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T974 ONV?
The MOT on T974 ONV is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T974 ONV done?
T974 ONV was recorded at 152,235 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
Has T974 ONV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 ONV has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T974 ONV 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 T974 ONV find?
T974 ONV passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear view mirror missing.

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