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BMW 3 Series

Red · Lpg · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T109 TBRMOT history

T109 TBR is a red lpg BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 157,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
157,468 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T109 TBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T109 TBR was last recorded at 157,468 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 3,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,675 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,793 miles
Average per year
5,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,468 miles
  • 2024 – 153,675 miles
  • 2023 – 147,423 miles
  • 2022 – 141,085 miles
  • 2021 – 132,984 miles
  • 2020 – 126,884 miles
  • 2019 – 118,674 miles
  • 2018 – 113,179 miles
  • 2017 – 107,970 miles
  • 2016 – 103,643 miles
  • 2015 – 97,547 miles
  • 2014 – 90,548 miles
  • 2013 – 83,133 miles
  • 2012 – 76,293 miles
  • 2011 – 65,054 miles
  • 2010 – 63,165 miles
  • 2009 – 62,057 miles
  • 2008 – 55,101 miles
  • 2007 – 51,318 miles
  • 2006 – 46,628 miles
  • 2005 – 41,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,468 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (yellow chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged yellow chalked (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear arm (yellow chalked) hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (hole) (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2006

  • Centre Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear both sides tyre close to inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,468 miles (+3,793)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,468 miles
    Test number
    833571031847
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (yellow chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged yellow chalked (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear arm (yellow chalked) hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (hole) (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,675 miles (+6,252)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,675 miles
    Test number
    140829758747
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass147,423 miles (+6,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,423 miles
    Test number
    606777287305
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass141,085 miles (+8,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,085 miles
    Test number
    499532385156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear fender (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear fender (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,984 miles (+6,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,984 miles
    Test number
    512585274065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,884 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,884 miles
    Test number
    154470923289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,674 miles (+5,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,674 miles
    Test number
    739731681654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low
    • AdvisorySlight corrsion to both outer sills and slight nearside rear floor

  8. Pass113,179 miles (+5,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,179 miles
    Test number
    756264267944
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort low
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear outer sills

  9. Pass107,970 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,970 miles
    Test number
    658513795959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,643 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    299025100468
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyre close to inner wheel arch
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only just met requirements

  11. Fail103,631 miles (+6,084)3 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,631 miles
    Test number
    259970607966
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyre close to inner wheel arch
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass97,547 miles (+151)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,547 miles
    Test number
    206499765093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn

  13. Fail97,396 miles (+6,848)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    626534165015
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn

  14. Pass90,548 miles (+7,415)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    247343164079
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHID lights fitted

  15. Pass83,133 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,133 miles
    Test number
    157893153482
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and near limit

  16. Fail83,123 miles (+6,830)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,123 miles
    Test number
    508922553078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and near limit

  17. Pass76,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,293 miles
    Test number
    787826062053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,283 miles (+11,229)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,283 miles
    Test number
    987536162001
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Fail65,054 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,054 miles
    Test number
    697707161024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass65,054 miles (+1,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,054 miles
    Test number
    978857161048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass63,165 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    100994950232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,057 miles (+76)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    302411279287
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r seatbelt not properly tested due to childseat fitted
    • NoteRear brake hoses not properly secured to body(held on by cable ties)

  23. Fail61,981 miles (+6,880)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    271164169232
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r seatbelt not properly tested due to childseat fitted

  24. Pass55,101 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    874984118220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail55,101 miles (+3,783)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    383873418434
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass51,318 miles (+4,690)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    572109517274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass46,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,628 miles
    Test number
    113762416245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail46,628 miles (+4,998)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,628 miles
    Test number
    261020716272
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass41,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,630 miles
    Test number
    813444515258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T109 TBR

Does T109 TBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T109 TBR expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T109 TBR?
The MOT on T109 TBR expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T109 TBR done?
T109 TBR was recorded at 157,468 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 5,891 miles a year.
Has T109 TBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T109 TBR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T109 TBR 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 T109 TBR find?
T109 TBR failed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate; nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (yellow chalked); nearside rear brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged yellow chalked, and 7 more.

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