BMW 3 SERIES P22TCL has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1998 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 85,276 miles 11 months ago on Saturday 31st May 2025 at 11:49.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Sunday 31st May 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

P22TCL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST MAY 202685,276 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 202431ST MAY 202584,815 MI
FAILED8TH MAY 202484,801 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH MAY 20235TH MAY 202484,517 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 202120TH NOVEMBER 202282,061 MI
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202020TH NOVEMBER 202181,085 MI
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 202081,085 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201920TH NOVEMBER 202080,454 MI
PASSED30TH MARCH 201910TH APRIL 202079,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH APRIL 201810TH APRIL 201977,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Power Stering Oil Leak From Pipes
PASSED1ST APRIL 201710TH APRIL 201875,132 MI
FAILED31ST MARCH 201775,130 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201610TH APRIL 201772,698 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Age Cracked And Edge Worn
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 201461,859 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201427TH SEPTEMBER 201561,859 MI
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 201354,111 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201327TH SEPTEMBER 201454,111 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201227TH SEPTEMBER 201347,738 MI
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 201129TH DECEMBER 201243,871 MI
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201029TH DECEMBER 201142,442 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 200929TH DECEMBER 201040,780 MI
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 200829TH DECEMBER 200939,102 MI
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 200728TH DECEMBER 200836,878 MI
PASSED27TH DECEMBER 200628TH DECEMBER 200733,705 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Worn On Outer Edge Close To Legal Limit
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 200528TH DECEMBER 200630,884 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P22TCL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

P22TCL MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

P22TCL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 85,276 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,158 miles

P22TCL FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration P22TCL was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Purple and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 85,276 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,158 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P22TCL has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 23 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does P22TCL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 P22TCL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P22TCL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 P22TCL does have Tax. Read more

When does P22TCL Tax expire?

The current Tax for P22TCL will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P22TCL MOT expire?

The current MOT for P22TCL will expire in 1 month on Sunday 31st May 2026. Read more

When did P22TCL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P22TCL was on Saturday 31st May 2025 at 11:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P22TCL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for P22TCL we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P22TCL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for P22TCL we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P22TCL?

P22TCL is registered as a 1998 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has P22TCL done?

The odometer reading for P22TCL at the last MOT in May 2025 was 85,276 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,158 miles per year. Read more

How old is P22TCL?

The vehicle P22TCL was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st January 1998. Read more

What colour is P22TCL?

The official colour of P22TCL is recorded as Purple. Read more

What engine does P22TCL have?

P22TCL has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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