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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T979 BNMMOT history

T979 BNM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,920 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 BNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 BNM was last recorded at 146,920 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 4,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2007: 27,913 miles, lower than 48,952 miles on 9 Sept 2006.

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
142,198 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,722 miles
Average per year
5,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,920 miles
  • 2024 – 142,198 miles
  • 2023 – 137,616 miles
  • 2022 – 131,711 miles
  • 2021 – 126,393 miles
  • 2020 – 124,840 miles
  • 2018 – 123,900 miles
  • 2017 – 123,020 miles
  • 2016 – 120,805 miles
  • 2014 – 113,214 miles
  • 2013 – 105,780 miles
  • 2012 – 102,787 miles
  • 2011 – 92,870 miles
  • 2010 – 87,020 miles
  • 2009 – 78,834 miles
  • 2008 – 67,152 miles
  • 2007 – 58,151 miles
  • 2006 – 48,952 miles
  • 2005 – 38,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,920 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,920 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,920 miles
    Test number
    217122479399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,198 miles (+4,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,198 miles
    Test number
    371714043053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass137,616 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,616 miles
    Test number
    308923123454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,711 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,711 miles
    Test number
    315135018458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,393 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,393 miles
    Test number
    511255482344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,840 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,840 miles
    Test number
    606573764659
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail124,821 miles (+921)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,821 miles
    Test number
    513594749195
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass123,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,900 miles
    Test number
    611907422323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,900 miles (+880)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,900 miles
    Test number
    601398475010
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm to bulkhead bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,020 miles
    Test number
    151125765340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail123,020 miles (+2,215)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,020 miles
    Test number
    862135531174
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass120,805 miles (+7,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,805 miles
    Test number
    636596155611
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims covering both sills.
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted not allowing access for inspection.

  13. Pass113,214 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,214 miles
    Test number
    548420534201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,780 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    277727513241
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass105,780 miles (+2,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    865667013280
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass102,787 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,787 miles
    Test number
    326209212432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail102,753 miles (+9,883)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,753 miles
    Test number
    928553612298
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass92,870 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,870 miles
    Test number
    449246391123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail92,746 miles (+5,726)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,746 miles
    Test number
    549689981122
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass87,020 miles (+8,186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,020 miles
    Test number
    581388460290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,834 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    504946979236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,581 miles (+11,429)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,581 miles
    Test number
    632099969274
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass67,152 miles (+9,001)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,152 miles
    Test number
    300464868294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,151 miles (+30,238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,151 miles
    Test number
    610775767266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,913 miles (-21,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,913 miles
    Test number
    233568457298
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  26. Pass48,952 miles (+10,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,952 miles
    Test number
    652072656225
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass38,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    38,635 miles
    Test number
    820168555259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T979 BNM

Does T979 BNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T979 BNM is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T979 BNM?
The MOT on T979 BNM is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T979 BNM done?
T979 BNM was recorded at 146,920 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,363 miles a year.
Has T979 BNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 BNM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T979 BNM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T979 BNM find?
T979 BNM passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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