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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T208 BRNMOT history

T208 BRN is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
95,084 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T208 BRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T208 BRN was last recorded at 95,084 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,084 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,084 miles
  • 2022 – 94,550 miles
  • 2020 – 93,554 miles
  • 2019 – 91,346 miles
  • 2018 – 89,883 miles
  • 2016 – 83,017 miles
  • 2015 – 80,529 miles
  • 2014 – 79,793 miles
  • 2013 – 73,856 miles
  • 2012 – 66,632 miles
  • 2011 – 62,913 miles
  • 2010 – 58,753 miles
  • 2009 – 56,921 miles
  • 2008 – 55,133 miles
  • 2007 – 54,185 miles
  • 2006 – 50,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,084 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Both rear shock absorbers are corroded at top of shaft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,084 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    976098011621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail95,084 miles (+534)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    628423751497
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,550 miles
    Test number
    434877977783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    862361391313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass93,554 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,554 miles
    Test number
    618097604450
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are corroded at top of shaft
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail93,552 miles (+2,206)2 dangerous4 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,552 miles
    Test number
    477288422044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are corroded at top of shaft
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,346 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,346 miles
    Test number
    224670425123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail91,344 miles (+1,461)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,344 miles
    Test number
    160603357421
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe around tank (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,883 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    440610854059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,881 miles (+6,864)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    448865144884
    • FailureFront Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass83,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,017 miles
    Test number
    887854619990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,017 miles (+2,488)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,017 miles
    Test number
    610648072570
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cv boot insacher

  13. Pass80,529 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,529 miles
    Test number
    636237628256
    • AdvisoryBoth bottom arm rear bushes have slight play

  14. Pass79,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    926527794210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail79,793 miles (+2,535)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    427500694229
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail77,258 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,258 miles
    Test number
    678951724180
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass77,258 miles (+3,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,258 miles
    Test number
    839011324119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass73,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,856 miles
    Test number
    505267683024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail73,856 miles (+7,224)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,856 miles
    Test number
    706577383022
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass66,632 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    168422572007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,913 miles (+4,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,913 miles
    Test number
    559978041088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass58,753 miles (+1,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    991839160039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,921 miles (+1,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,921 miles
    Test number
    553527239061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass55,133 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    400353828078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,185 miles (+3,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,185 miles
    Test number
    274598537042
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass50,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,928 miles
    Test number
    374021246076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T208 BRN

Does T208 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T208 BRN expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T208 BRN?
The MOT on T208 BRN expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T208 BRN done?
T208 BRN was recorded at 95,084 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 2,505 miles a year.
Has T208 BRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T208 BRN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T208 BRN 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 T208 BRN find?
T208 BRN passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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