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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T98 WAEMOT history

T98 WAE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
104,414 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 WAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 WAE was last recorded at 104,414 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,347 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
3,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,414 miles
  • 2024 – 102,113 miles
  • 2023 – 100,808 miles
  • 2022 – 96,706 miles
  • 2021 – 90,591 miles
  • 2020 – 86,479 miles
  • 2019 – 83,121 miles
  • 2018 – 78,939 miles
  • 2017 – 76,102 miles
  • 2016 – 73,189 miles
  • 2015 – 71,552 miles
  • 2014 – 70,047 miles
  • 2013 – 66,733 miles
  • 2012 – 66,331 miles
  • 2011 – 60,989 miles
  • 2010 – 55,501 miles
  • 2009 – 50,417 miles
  • 2008 – 41,904 miles
  • 2007 – 36,491 miles
  • 2006 – 33,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,414 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake light starting to become dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,414 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,414 miles
    Test number
    119724993173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail104,347 miles (+2,234)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,347 miles
    Test number
    231554690645
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass102,113 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    945668101217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail102,113 miles (+1,305)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    432553770996
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass100,808 miles (+4,102)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,808 miles
    Test number
    948953676793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,706 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    838242053168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail96,706 miles (+6,115)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    567064782098
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,591 miles
    Test number
    480712641597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail90,591 miles (+4,112)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,591 miles
    Test number
    872361477889
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,479 miles (+3,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,479 miles
    Test number
    814208023024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass83,121 miles (+4,182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    589675957212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass78,939 miles (+177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,939 miles
    Test number
    413470425598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake light starting to become dim
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail78,762 miles (+2,660)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,762 miles
    Test number
    443359856326
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake light starting to become dim
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass76,102 miles (+2,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,102 miles
    Test number
    225103353260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,189 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,189 miles
    Test number
    954200986744
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers have lost one speed
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres wearing low inside edges

  16. Fail73,126 miles (+1,574)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    292399197775
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers have lost one speed
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres wearing low inside edges

  17. Pass71,552 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,552 miles
    Test number
    123859362292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,047 miles (+3,314)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,047 miles
    Test number
    745370734217
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass66,733 miles (+402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,733 miles
    Test number
    546499033261
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass66,331 miles (+5,342)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    335962522425
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front steering rack gaiter starting to twist

  21. Pass60,989 miles (+5,488)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,989 miles
    Test number
    308747811272
    • NoteCracks nearside front tyre wall

  22. Pass55,501 miles (+5,084)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    133228110230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass50,417 miles (+8,513)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    770537449288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,904 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,904 miles
    Test number
    600793488289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,128 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,128 miles
    Test number
    130860038450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,491 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,491 miles
    Test number
    752660767055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,437 miles (+2,884)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,437 miles
    Test number
    494701657061
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass33,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,553 miles
    Test number
    824375056091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about T98 WAE

Does T98 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T98 WAE expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T98 WAE?
The MOT on T98 WAE expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T98 WAE done?
T98 WAE was recorded at 104,414 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 3,629 miles a year.
Has T98 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 WAE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T98 WAE 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 T98 WAE find?
T98 WAE passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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