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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

T14 FCAMOT history

T14 FCA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,880 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T14 FCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T14 FCA was last recorded at 78,880 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,709 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
2,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,880 miles
  • 2025 – 78,709 miles
  • 2024 – 78,681 miles
  • 2023 – 77,922 miles
  • 2019 – 76,384 miles
  • 2018 – 72,629 miles
  • 2017 – 69,195 miles
  • 2016 – 66,023 miles
  • 2015 – 62,484 miles
  • 2014 – 58,295 miles
  • 2013 – 49,693 miles
  • 2012 – 46,160 miles
  • 2011 – 42,065 miles
  • 2010 – 37,552 miles
  • 2009 – 32,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,880 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,880 miles (+171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,880 miles
    Test number
    606651140371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass78,709 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    78,709 miles
    Test number
    377177948179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass78,681 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,681 miles
    Test number
    111126130783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail78,677 miles (+755)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,677 miles
    Test number
    637229736393
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass77,922 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,922 miles
    Test number
    226049984662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,384 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,384 miles
    Test number
    474159325864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,629 miles
    Test number
    555612739870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,629 miles (+3,434)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,629 miles
    Test number
    130782584804
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass69,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    469939864930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/zr18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail69,195 miles (+3,172)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    770589340814
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/zr18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass66,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    928219858886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,023 miles (+3,539)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    802812262683
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass62,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,484 miles
    Test number
    883829433875
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail62,484 miles (+4,189)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,484 miles
    Test number
    471957250273
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges(tracking needs checking)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass58,295 miles (+8,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    649704454210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass49,693 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,693 miles
    Test number
    458459023251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,160 miles (+4,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    596134952286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass42,065 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,065 miles
    Test number
    678580351285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,051 miles (+4,499)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    147719041291
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteFront brake pads with warning light 40 per cent worn

  20. Fail37,552 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,552 miles
    Test number
    180092450294
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass37,552 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,552 miles
    Test number
    650932250246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,463 miles
    Test number
    173057659290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T14 FCA

Does T14 FCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T14 FCA is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T14 FCA?
The MOT on T14 FCA is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T14 FCA done?
T14 FCA was recorded at 78,880 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 2,763 miles a year.
Has T14 FCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T14 FCA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T14 FCA 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 T14 FCA find?
T14 FCA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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