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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T249 MVWMOT history

T249 MVW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
106,862 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T249 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T249 MVW was last recorded at 106,862 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2015: 97,451 miles, lower than 97,453 miles on 29 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,389 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
3,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,862 miles
  • 2022 – 106,389 miles
  • 2020 – 105,397 miles
  • 2019 – 104,256 miles
  • 2018 – 102,885 miles
  • 2017 – 101,085 miles
  • 2016 – 99,520 miles
  • 2015 – 97,451 miles
  • 2014 – 95,512 miles
  • 2013 – 93,997 miles
  • 2012 – 90,363 miles
  • 2011 – 86,343 miles
  • 2010 – 82,294 miles
  • 2009 – 77,563 miles
  • 2008 – 71,752 miles
  • 2007 – 64,781 miles
  • 2006 – 58,011 miles
  • 2005 – 52,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,862 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,862 miles (+473)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,862 miles
    Test number
    571346591362
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,389 miles (+992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    655575061394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Both outer sills corroded, unable to insp fully due to covers fitted

  3. Pass105,397 miles (+1,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,397 miles
    Test number
    913325117251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak

  4. Pass104,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,256 miles
    Test number
    724025964494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,256 miles (+1,371)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,256 miles
    Test number
    959560798215
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,885 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,885 miles
    Test number
    994072483035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,085 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    618416188485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    927037786872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,520 miles (+2,069)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    747324296563
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged pipe split (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass97,451 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,451 miles
    Test number
    927581485142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,453 miles (+1,941)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,453 miles
    Test number
    355210085159
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass95,512 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,512 miles
    Test number
    216962484468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,511 miles (+1,514)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,511 miles
    Test number
    877061584132
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass93,997 miles (+3,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,997 miles
    Test number
    259115243332
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass90,363 miles (+4,020)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,363 miles
    Test number
    597742452353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

  16. Pass86,343 miles (+4,049)14 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,343 miles
    Test number
    768193451349
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front suspension tie bar link dust covers detriorated advise replacement
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

  17. Pass82,294 miles (+4,731)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    82,294 miles
    Test number
    630738540305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front suspesion tie bar link dust covers deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in o/s front steering arm inner tie rod end

  18. Pass77,563 miles (+5,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,563 miles
    Test number
    644679049386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass71,752 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    420067858448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  20. Fail71,751 miles (+6,970)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    304373358392
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Pass64,781 miles (+6,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,781 miles
    Test number
    392457647331
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass58,011 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    58,011 miles
    Test number
    941457746362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,405 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    52,405 miles
    Test number
    512646455383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,341 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,341 miles
    Test number
    441178945418
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T249 MVW

Does T249 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T249 MVW expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T249 MVW?
The MOT on T249 MVW expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T249 MVW done?
T249 MVW was recorded at 106,862 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 3,190 miles a year.
Has T249 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T249 MVW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T249 MVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T249 MVW find?
T249 MVW failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 4 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 2 more.

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