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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T270 CNPMOT history

T270 CNP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2025
Mileage
95,322 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T270 CNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T270 CNP was last recorded at 95,322 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,322 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,322 miles
  • 2022 – 95,254 miles
  • 2020 – 94,932 miles
  • 2019 – 94,409 miles
  • 2017 – 94,090 miles
  • 2016 – 91,419 miles
  • 2015 – 90,667 miles
  • 2014 – 88,266 miles
  • 2013 – 84,792 miles
  • 2012 – 81,426 miles
  • 2011 – 78,077 miles
  • 2010 – 72,609 miles
  • 2009 – 66,705 miles
  • 2008 – 61,325 miles
  • 2007 – 53,489 miles
  • 2006 – 45,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,322 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryJacking point corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills / floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,322 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,322 miles
    Test number
    196064361158
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryJacking point corroded

  2. Fail95,322 miles (+68)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,322 miles
    Test number
    869239143399
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryJacking point corroded

  3. Pass95,254 miles (+322)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,254 miles
    Test number
    412835402340
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged / taped up (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Pass94,932 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,932 miles
    Test number
    601631491539
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail94,932 miles (+523)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,932 miles
    Test number
    392784527805
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass94,409 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,409 miles
    Test number
    734468985219
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail94,409 miles (+319)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,409 miles
    Test number
    580940720391
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear beside tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear beside tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass94,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,090 miles
    Test number
    577626743131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased over

  9. Fail94,090 miles (+2,671)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,090 miles
    Test number
    976164163551
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased over

  10. Pass91,419 miles (+752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,419 miles
    Test number
    882359874112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded connected to flexible hose joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded connected to flexible hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass90,667 miles (+2,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,667 miles
    Test number
    189498685198
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass88,266 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,266 miles
    Test number
    595529164064
    • NoteEmmisions only just met requirements
    • NotePower steering fluid leak

  13. Fail88,266 miles (+3,474)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,266 miles
    Test number
    238909164028
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEmmisions only just met requirements
    • NotePower steering fluid leak

  14. Pass84,792 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,792 miles
    Test number
    147391183465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass81,426 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,426 miles
    Test number
    556563492009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,348 miles (+3,271)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,348 miles
    Test number
    105529782434
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  17. Pass78,077 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,077 miles
    Test number
    155406291087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  18. Fail78,077 miles (+5,468)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,077 miles
    Test number
    438124391014
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  19. Pass72,609 miles (+5,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,609 miles
    Test number
    260257130415
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass66,705 miles (+5,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,705 miles
    Test number
    780633739156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass61,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,325 miles
    Test number
    234102048433
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Fail61,325 miles (+7,836)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,325 miles
    Test number
    310496938186
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass53,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    514368237148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,489 miles (+7,900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    474906737133
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass45,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,589 miles
    Test number
    600118536181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,589 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,589 miles
    Test number
    420087136117
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T270 CNP

Does T270 CNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T270 CNP expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T270 CNP?
The MOT on T270 CNP expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T270 CNP done?
T270 CNP was recorded at 95,322 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 2,715 miles a year.
Has T270 CNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T270 CNP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T270 CNP 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 T270 CNP find?
T270 CNP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4, and 5 more.

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