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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T998 OVGMOT history

T998 OVG is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,623 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T998 OVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T998 OVG was last recorded at 104,623 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,265 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
358 miles
Average per year
3,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,623 miles
  • 2025 – 104,265 miles
  • 2021 – 104,099 miles
  • 2019 – 95,833 miles
  • 2016 – 90,644 miles
  • 2015 – 83,988 miles
  • 2014 – 76,874 miles
  • 2013 – 69,790 miles
  • 2012 – 61,638 miles
  • 2011 – 53,110 miles
  • 2010 – 45,534 miles
  • 2009 – 39,725 miles
  • 2008 – 36,475 miles
  • 2007 – 33,187 miles
  • 2006 – 29,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,623 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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,623 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,623 miles
    Test number
    396310304670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,265 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,265 miles
    Test number
    573786351355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,099 miles
    Test number
    564883550554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,099 miles (+8,266)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,099 miles
    Test number
    279457007788
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,833 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,833 miles
    Test number
    462656753811
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  6. Fail95,802 miles (+5,158)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,802 miles
    Test number
    614373856319
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,644 miles (+6,656)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    721573880287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skins deteriorated

  8. Pass83,988 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,988 miles
    Test number
    828357395051
    • NoteAdvised front hoes perished
    • NoteAdvised nsf inner rack end slight play
    • NoteAdvised rear exhaust outer skin corrded

  9. Fail83,988 miles (+7,114)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,988 miles
    Test number
    575027295042
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvised front hoes perished
    • NoteAdvised nsf inner rack end slight play
    • NoteAdvised rear exhaust outer skin corrded

  10. Pass76,874 miles (+7,084)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    595332514179
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust weak

  11. Pass69,790 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    207528803119
    • NoteFront number plate
    • NoteSlight binding to near side front brake

  12. Fail69,789 miles (+8,151)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,789 miles
    Test number
    116417603151
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate
    • NoteSlight binding to near side front brake

  13. Pass61,638 miles (+8,528)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    509494702169
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to limit
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  14. Pass53,110 miles (+7,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    525696391055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,534 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,534 miles
    Test number
    852785200173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,725 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,725 miles
    Test number
    212954109476
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail39,713 miles (+3,238)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,713 miles
    Test number
    582881499080
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass36,475 miles (+3,288)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,475 miles
    Test number
    840260718136
    • NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe rusty
    • NotePlastic covers over sills

  19. Pass33,187 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,187 miles
    Test number
    491331017162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,728 miles
    Test number
    234181616110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T998 OVG

Does T998 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T998 OVG is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T998 OVG?
The MOT on T998 OVG is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T998 OVG done?
T998 OVG was recorded at 104,623 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,699 miles a year.
Has T998 OVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T998 OVG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T998 OVG 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 T998 OVG find?
T998 OVG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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