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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T285 ELOMOT history

T285 ELO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
136,734 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 ELO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 ELO was last recorded at 136,734 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,891 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
843 miles
Average per year
3,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,734 miles
  • 2021 – 134,621 miles
  • 2019 – 134,598 miles
  • 2016 – 134,019 miles
  • 2015 – 129,726 miles
  • 2014 – 124,647 miles
  • 2013 – 119,865 miles
  • 2012 – 114,370 miles
  • 2011 – 110,631 miles
  • 2010 – 105,111 miles
  • 2009 – 97,882 miles
  • 2008 – 90,216 miles
  • 2007 – 82,813 miles
  • 2006 – 73,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,734 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,734 miles (+843)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,734 miles
    Test number
    638293070299
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  2. Pass135,891 miles (+1,270)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,891 miles
    Test number
    552451574819
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass134,621 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    931838097774
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,598 miles (+579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,598 miles
    Test number
    666961648020
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass134,019 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    134,019 miles
    Test number
    224490417195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,726 miles (+5,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    129,726 miles
    Test number
    250910056330
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass124,647 miles (+13)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,647 miles
    Test number
    378970944249
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail124,634 miles (+4,769)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,634 miles
    Test number
    455203634220
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass119,865 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,865 miles
    Test number
    965731643219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail119,749 miles (+5,379)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,749 miles
    Test number
    438355733272
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass114,370 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,370 miles
    Test number
    249153322245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail114,347 miles (+3,716)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,347 miles
    Test number
    136901722294
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass110,631 miles (+5,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    110,631 miles
    Test number
    276477631274
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

  14. Pass105,111 miles (+95)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,111 miles
    Test number
    444425430291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front tyres splits in sidewalls on inside

  15. Fail105,016 miles (+7,134)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,016 miles
    Test number
    371041830292
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front tyres splits in sidewalls on inside

  16. Pass97,882 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,882 miles
    Test number
    924446939217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail97,768 miles (+7,552)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,768 miles
    Test number
    391510239436
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass90,216 miles (+7,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,216 miles
    Test number
    842191238213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass82,813 miles (+9,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,813 miles
    Test number
    883670227210
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass73,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,463 miles
    Test number
    243820726251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 ELO

Does T285 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 ELO expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 ELO?
The MOT on T285 ELO expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 ELO done?
T285 ELO was recorded at 136,734 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 3,709 miles a year.
Has T285 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 ELO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on T285 ELO 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 T285 ELO find?
T285 ELO passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; engine covers fitted.

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