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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T990 AMOMOT history

T990 AMO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 218,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
218,249 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T990 AMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T990 AMO was last recorded at 218,249 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,298 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,951 miles
Average per year
6,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,249 miles
  • 2024 – 215,298 miles
  • 2023 – 214,545 miles
  • 2022 – 210,988 miles
  • 2021 – 206,945 miles
  • 2020 – 203,191 miles
  • 2019 – 192,610 miles
  • 2018 – 185,362 miles
  • 2017 – 182,236 miles
  • 2016 – 175,424 miles
  • 2015 – 162,961 miles
  • 2014 – 149,819 miles
  • 2013 – 137,560 miles
  • 2012 – 127,732 miles
  • 2011 – 117,101 miles
  • 2010 – 108,907 miles
  • 2009 – 102,326 miles
  • 2008 – 93,959 miles
  • 2007 – 87,357 miles
  • 2006 – 79,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,249 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass218,249 miles (+2,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    218,249 miles
    Test number
    438182684167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass215,298 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    215,298 miles
    Test number
    567057174228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass214,545 miles (+3,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    214,545 miles
    Test number
    354138013907
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass210,988 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    210,988 miles
    Test number
    762487356923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass206,945 miles (+3,754)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    206,945 miles
    Test number
    489161137622
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (jacking points) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (jacking points) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working

  6. Pass203,191 miles (+10,581)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    203,191 miles
    Test number
    534954148632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass192,610 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    192,610 miles
    Test number
    664777186510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail192,595 miles (+7,233)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,595 miles
    Test number
    440375294640
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass185,362 miles (+3,126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    185,362 miles
    Test number
    983137127793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn uneven
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre inner edge worn uneven

  10. Pass182,236 miles (+6,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    182,236 miles
    Test number
    686451489205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass175,424 miles (+12,463)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    175,424 miles
    Test number
    948050789952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,961 miles (+13,142)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    162,961 miles
    Test number
    159699285086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,819 miles (+12,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,819 miles
    Test number
    268621394014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    137,560 miles
    Test number
    506075403121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,560 miles (+9,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,560 miles
    Test number
    538255103158
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass127,732 miles (+10,631)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    127,732 miles
    Test number
    246993392018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,101 miles (+8,194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    117,101 miles
    Test number
    928398101182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,907 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,907 miles
    Test number
    261726600433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,702 miles (+6,376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,702 miles
    Test number
    183081790429
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass102,326 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,326 miles
    Test number
    942365909139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,282 miles (+8,323)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,282 miles
    Test number
    392607899030
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass93,959 miles (+6,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,959 miles
    Test number
    541639198055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass87,357 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    393337007102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    993537816148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,152 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    500232916183
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about T990 AMO

Does T990 AMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T990 AMO is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T990 AMO?
The MOT on T990 AMO is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T990 AMO done?
T990 AMO was recorded at 218,249 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 6,917 miles a year.
Has T990 AMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T990 AMO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T990 AMO 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 T990 AMO find?
T990 AMO passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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