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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T304 LOEMOT history

T304 LOE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,189 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T304 LOE
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T304 LOE was last recorded at 86,189 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,961 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
228 miles
Average per year
2,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,189 miles
  • 2024 – 85,961 miles
  • 2023 – 85,435 miles
  • 2022 – 81,295 miles
  • 2021 – 78,256 miles
  • 2020 – 75,507 miles
  • 2019 – 72,406 miles
  • 2018 – 69,710 miles
  • 2017 – 66,773 miles
  • 2016 – 63,832 miles
  • 2015 – 60,815 miles
  • 2014 – 57,797 miles
  • 2013 – 55,003 miles
  • 2012 – 51,613 miles
  • 2011 – 47,976 miles
  • 2010 – 44,291 miles
  • 2009 – 41,036 miles
  • 2008 – 36,166 miles
  • 2007 – 33,621 miles
  • 2006 – 31,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,189 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,189 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    805655664247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,961 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,961 miles
    Test number
    715295330405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,435 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    650212340090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,981 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,981 miles
    Test number
    907146161212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,295 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,295 miles
    Test number
    664946841176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,270 miles (+3,014)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,270 miles
    Test number
    640877502481
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass78,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    337664677911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,256 miles (+2,749)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    262177951992
    • DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% calliper replaced (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass75,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,507 miles
    Test number
    274775829245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,507 miles (+3,101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,507 miles
    Test number
    433980186066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,406 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,406 miles
    Test number
    440807457405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    579381721085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,710 miles (+2,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    764298067850
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass66,773 miles (+2,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,773 miles
    Test number
    567394533760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass63,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,832 miles
    Test number
    760677796317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,832 miles (+3,017)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,832 miles
    Test number
    224058578393
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass60,815 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,815 miles
    Test number
    105090855487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,797 miles (+2,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    268016454035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,003 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    726588853044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,613 miles
    Test number
    868780962079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,613 miles (+3,637)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,613 miles
    Test number
    117859152483
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass47,976 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,976 miles
    Test number
    466573451076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,291 miles
    Test number
    693764450064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,291 miles (+3,255)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,291 miles
    Test number
    844104850062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass41,036 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,036 miles
    Test number
    820431669067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,033 miles (+4,867)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,033 miles
    Test number
    811727759047
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass36,166 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,166 miles
    Test number
    132839158413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,621 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,621 miles
    Test number
    331487157038
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass31,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,337 miles
    Test number
    454551466068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T304 LOE

Does T304 LOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T304 LOE is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T304 LOE?
The MOT on T304 LOE is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T304 LOE done?
T304 LOE was recorded at 86,189 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,795 miles a year.
Has T304 LOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T304 LOE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T304 LOE 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 T304 LOE find?
T304 LOE passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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