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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T138 FNNMOT history

T138 FNN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
162,759 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 FNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 FNN was last recorded at 162,759 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 4,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,869 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,890 miles
Average per year
4,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,759 miles
  • 2021 – 157,869 miles
  • 2020 – 153,134 miles
  • 2019 – 148,435 miles
  • 2018 – 144,799 miles
  • 2017 – 140,777 miles
  • 2016 – 135,779 miles
  • 2015 – 130,662 miles
  • 2014 – 126,023 miles
  • 2013 – 121,542 miles
  • 2012 – 115,336 miles
  • 2011 – 110,026 miles
  • 2010 – 105,048 miles
  • 2009 – 100,409 miles
  • 2008 – 96,201 miles
  • 2007 – 91,876 miles
  • 2006 – 86,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,759 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPlastic sill cover and underbody covers fitted

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,759 miles (+4,890)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,759 miles
    Test number
    842531901113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill cover and underbody covers fitted

  2. Pass157,869 miles (+4,735)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,869 miles
    Test number
    719488442748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,134 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    153,134 miles
    Test number
    712314991081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,435 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,435 miles
    Test number
    445648202298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,799 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,799 miles
    Test number
    776099158802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,777 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,777 miles
    Test number
    895737051090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

  7. Fail140,775 miles (+4,996)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,775 miles
    Test number
    449712060186
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

  8. Pass135,779 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    135,779 miles
    Test number
    299504687828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail135,779 miles (+5,117)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,779 miles
    Test number
    964916860283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass130,662 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,662 miles
    Test number
    278633636972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,023 miles (+4,481)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,023 miles
    Test number
    496046444281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight movement in front wishbone back rubber bushes.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass121,542 miles (+57)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,542 miles
    Test number
    337475953251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres waering on inner edge.

  13. Fail121,485 miles (+6,149)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,485 miles
    Test number
    746988843294
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres waering on inner edge.

  14. Pass115,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,336 miles
    Test number
    566774852213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail115,333 miles (+5,307)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,333 miles
    Test number
    159274752242
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass110,026 miles (+4,978)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    786395251293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll top boot split

  17. Pass105,048 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    105,048 miles
    Test number
    991946650229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,409 miles (+4,208)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,409 miles
    Test number
    222151559240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass96,201 miles (+4,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    96,201 miles
    Test number
    364142558426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass91,876 miles (+4,883)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,876 miles
    Test number
    311276047429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords

  21. Pass86,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    194555056253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,993 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    162060156278
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T138 FNN

Does T138 FNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 FNN expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 FNN?
The MOT on T138 FNN expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 FNN done?
T138 FNN was recorded at 162,759 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 4,731 miles a year.
Has T138 FNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 FNN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T138 FNN 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 T138 FNN find?
T138 FNN passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills, and 3 more.

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