BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T301 FWLMOT history
T301 FWL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,950 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 May 2025
- Mileage
- 106,950 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,032 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T301 FWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T301 FWL was last recorded at 106,950 miles on 15 May 2024, 580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,370 miles · 29 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 580 miles
- Average per year
- 4,032 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 106,950 miles
- 2023 – 101,019 miles
- 2022 – 93,349 miles
- 2021 – 82,278 miles
- 2020 – 79,085 miles
- 2019 – 76,113 miles
- 2018 – 72,682 miles
- 2017 – 68,909 miles
- 2015 – 62,003 miles
- 2014 – 57,398 miles
- 2013 – 52,853 miles
- 2012 – 46,532 miles
- 2011 – 46,360 miles
- 2010 – 45,249 miles
- 2009 – 43,988 miles
- 2008 – 42,591 miles
- 2007 – 38,472 miles
- 2006 – 34,149 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,950 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (AT FLEX HOSE AND ALONG SUSPENSION ARM) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,950 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 106,950 miles
- Test number
- 359181471797
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (AT FLEX HOSE AND ALONG SUSPENSION ARM) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
Fail106,950 miles (+580)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,950 miles
- Test number
- 384271502323
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (AT FLEX HOSE AND ALONG SUSPENSION ARM) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
Fail106,370 miles (+5,351)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,370 miles
- Test number
- 150195220144
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE AND ALONG SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass101,019 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 101,019 miles
- Test number
- 493352463818
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail101,019 miles (+7,670)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,019 miles
- Test number
- 843930971303
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,349 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 93,349 miles
- Test number
- 279766413759
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail93,348 miles (+11,070)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,348 miles
- Test number
- 237019929732
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass82,278 miles (+35)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 82,278 miles
- Test number
- 644252020960
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail82,243 miles (+3,158)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,243 miles
- Test number
- 245032408141
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture x2 next to and around fuel tank (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass79,085 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 79,085 miles
- Test number
- 205007792804
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail79,085 miles (+2,972)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,085 miles
- Test number
- 328646180770
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,113 miles (+3,431)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 76,113 miles
- Test number
- 368175313836
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 72,682 miles
- Test number
- 804440971504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,682 miles (+3,773)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,682 miles
- Test number
- 823403162379
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass68,909 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 68,909 miles
- Test number
- 640871175232
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail68,909 miles (+6,906)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,909 miles
- Test number
- 523892682878
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass62,003 miles (+31)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 62,003 miles
- Test number
- 237000395113
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOffside wiper blade split
Fail61,972 miles (+4,574)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,972 miles
- Test number
- 458378585144
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOffside wiper blade split
Pass57,398 miles (+4,545)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 57,398 miles
- Test number
- 787046294142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,853 miles (+6,321)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 52,853 miles
- Test number
- 336010303414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,532 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 46,532 miles
- Test number
- 418204812147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,360 miles (+1,111)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 46,360 miles
- Test number
- 995838001122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,249 miles (+1,261)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 45,249 miles
- Test number
- 592439000110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,988 miles (+1,397)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 43,988 miles
- Test number
- 822260819172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,591 miles (+4,119)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 42,591 miles
- Test number
- 704462518175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,472 miles (+4,323)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 38,472 miles
- Test number
- 414363117169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 34,149 miles
- Test number
- 803585516191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T301 FWL
- Does T301 FWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T301 FWL expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T301 FWL?
- The MOT on T301 FWL expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T301 FWL done?
- T301 FWL was recorded at 106,950 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 4,032 miles a year.
- Has T301 FWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T301 FWL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T301 FWL 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 T301 FWL find?
- T301 FWL passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (at flex hose and along suspension arm); registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear.
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