BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T314 MGPMOT history

T314 MGP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 216,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
216,866 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,724 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T314 MGP in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T314 MGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T314 MGP was last recorded at 216,866 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 9,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,926 miles · 5 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
9,940 miles
Average per year
7,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 216,866 miles
  • 2020 – 206,926 miles
  • 2019 – 198,349 miles
  • 2018 – 188,830 miles
  • 2017 – 180,578 miles
  • 2016 – 172,069 miles
  • 2015 – 163,106 miles
  • 2014 – 153,890 miles
  • 2013 – 137,831 miles
  • 2012 – 127,554 miles
  • 2011 – 121,291 miles
  • 2010 – 108,543 miles
  • 2009 – 105,632 miles
  • 2008 – 104,795 miles
  • 2007 – 103,727 miles
  • 2006 – 97,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,866 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,866 miles (+9,940)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,866 miles
    Test number
    621276564739
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass206,926 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    206,926 miles
    Test number
    484783989413
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail206,905 miles (+8,556)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,905 miles
    Test number
    925499067191
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,349 miles (+323)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    198,349 miles
    Test number
    960835678530
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail198,026 miles (+9,196)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,026 miles
    Test number
    173178772744
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass188,830 miles (+140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    188,830 miles
    Test number
    340342464439
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail188,690 miles (+8,112)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,690 miles
    Test number
    372734049616
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass180,578 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    180,578 miles
    Test number
    201279273548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail180,458 miles (+8,389)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,458 miles
    Test number
    968293140268
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass172,069 miles (+8,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    172,069 miles
    Test number
    132042285973
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

  11. Pass163,106 miles (+9,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    163,106 miles
    Test number
    504698005102
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension lower ball joints.

  12. Pass153,890 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    153,890 miles
    Test number
    537746554316
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail153,688 miles (+15,857)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,688 miles
    Test number
    769746644344
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  14. Pass137,831 miles (+10,277)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    137,831 miles
    Test number
    998693453242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass127,554 miles (+6,263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    177684952283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass121,291 miles (+12,748)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    121,291 miles
    Test number
    228638951268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,543 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,543 miles
    Test number
    280830880427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,632 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,632 miles
    Test number
    244666379418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,795 miles
    Test number
    114463998153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,795 miles (+1,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,795 miles
    Test number
    774643898196
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass103,727 miles (+6,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    103,727 miles
    Test number
    233135067471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass97,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    97,047 miles
    Test number
    333596656198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,047 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,047 miles
    Test number
    772834856118
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T314 MGP

Does T314 MGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T314 MGP expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T314 MGP?
The MOT on T314 MGP expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T314 MGP done?
T314 MGP was recorded at 216,866 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 7,724 miles a year.
Has T314 MGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T314 MGP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T314 MGP 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 T314 MGP find?
T314 MGP passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 7 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T314 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.