
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T311 CRNMOT history
T311 CRN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 86,535 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 86,535 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 21 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 2,027 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T311 CRN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T311 CRN was last recorded at 86,535 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,137 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 398 miles
- Average per year
- 2,027 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,535 miles
- 2025 – 86,137 miles
- 2024 – 85,308 miles
- 2023 – 84,123 miles
- 2022 – 83,137 miles
- 2021 – 81,916 miles
- 2020 – 80,672 miles
- 2019 – 79,417 miles
- 2018 – 77,731 miles
- 2017 – 75,822 miles
- 2016 – 73,578 miles
- 2015 – 71,140 miles
- 2014 – 69,258 miles
- 2013 – 66,553 miles
- 2012 – 64,176 miles
- 2011 – 62,248 miles
- 2010 – 59,690 miles
- 2009 – 57,296 miles
- 2008 – 54,367 miles
- 2007 – 49,734 miles
- 2006 – 45,875 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
36 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,535 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 86,535 miles
- Test number
- 185039700036
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,535 miles (+398)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,535 miles
- Test number
- 904648536388
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,137 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 86,137 miles
- Test number
- 238427409634
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail86,137 miles (+829)1 dangerous3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,137 miles
- Test number
- 767520629255
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass85,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 85,308 miles
- Test number
- 899588218891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,306 miles (+1,183)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,306 miles
- Test number
- 630882215407
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill not seam welded to rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
Pass84,123 miles (+986)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 84,123 miles
- Test number
- 637128414435
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Condensation into headlamp but not affecting headlamp aim
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Condensation into headlamp but not affecting headlamp aim
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass83,137 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 83,137 miles
- Test number
- 638188095004
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight lens has condensation in it but not affecting beam pattern
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight lens has condensation in it but not affecting beam pattern
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail83,137 miles (+1,221)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,137 miles
- Test number
- 571460955042
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight lens has condensation in it but not affecting beam pattern
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight lens has condensation in it but not affecting beam pattern
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,916 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 81,916 miles
- Test number
- 785316620440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail81,910 miles (+1,238)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,910 miles
- Test number
- 701012246496
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,672 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 80,672 miles
- Test number
- 259459011752
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail80,669 miles (+1,252)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,669 miles
- Test number
- 854415447015
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass79,417 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 79,417 miles
- Test number
- 247304075558
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail79,417 miles (+1,686)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,417 miles
- Test number
- 667781236486
- MajorRear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass77,731 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 77,731 miles
- Test number
- 927987002886
- AdvisoryFront Front headlights have condensation behind the lens but still provide a recognisable pattern.
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre heavily cracked but not exposing cords at this time.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Rear mud flaps are partially insecure.
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail77,731 miles (+1,909)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,731 miles
- Test number
- 644138858209
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Front headlights have condensation behind the lens but still provide a recognisable pattern.
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre heavily cracked but not exposing cords at this time.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Rear mud flaps are partially insecure.
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass75,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,822 miles
- Test number
- 695222584171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,822 miles (+2,244)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,822 miles
- Test number
- 585658093786
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass73,578 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 73,578 miles
- Test number
- 623270382612
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens has condensation in lamp but not effecting beam
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp inop
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens has condensation in lamp but not effecting beam
- AdvisoryOffside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (6.3.1d)
Fail73,578 miles (+2,438)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,578 miles
- Test number
- 179904119683
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens has condensation in lamp but not effecting beam
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp inop
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens has condensation in lamp but not effecting beam
- AdvisoryOffside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (6.3.1d)
Pass71,140 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 71,140 miles
- Test number
- 258259645088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 69,258 miles
- Test number
- 257333674035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,258 miles (+2,705)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,258 miles
- Test number
- 696623574022
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail66,553 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,553 miles
- Test number
- 107011973063
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass66,553 miles (+2,377)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 66,553 miles
- Test number
- 229731873053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 64,176 miles
- Test number
- 678153872050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,176 miles (+1,928)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,176 miles
- Test number
- 835283472057
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass62,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 62,248 miles
- Test number
- 148634571009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,248 miles (+2,558)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,248 miles
- Test number
- 168944471044
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass59,690 miles (+2,394)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 59,690 miles
- Test number
- 274539160081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,296 miles (+2,929)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 57,296 miles
- Test number
- 510612579026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 54,367 miles
- Test number
- 863348878029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,367 miles (+4,633)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,367 miles
- Test number
- 123138078436
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass49,734 miles (+3,859)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,734 miles
- Test number
- 460572877011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 45,875 miles
- Test number
- 790253776046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T311 CRN
- Does T311 CRN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T311 CRN is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T311 CRN?
- The MOT on T311 CRN is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T311 CRN done?
- T311 CRN was recorded at 86,535 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 2,027 miles a year.
- Has T311 CRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T311 CRN has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T311 CRN 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 T311 CRN find?
- T311 CRN passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.
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