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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T32 BFEMOT history

T32 BFE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2021
Mileage
135,790 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T32 BFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T32 BFE was last recorded at 135,790 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,235 miles · 21 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
555 miles
Average per year
3,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,790 miles
  • 2020 – 135,235 miles
  • 2019 – 134,321 miles
  • 2018 – 131,972 miles
  • 2017 – 129,832 miles
  • 2016 – 126,544 miles
  • 2015 – 124,087 miles
  • 2014 – 121,312 miles
  • 2013 – 120,289 miles
  • 2012 – 118,997 miles
  • 2011 – 116,257 miles
  • 2010 – 106,422 miles
  • 2009 – 95,663 miles
  • 2008 – 88,417 miles
  • 2006 – 81,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,790 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front wipers smearing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,790 miles (+555)2 dangerous10 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,790 miles
    Test number
    800246960605
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass135,235 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,235 miles
    Test number
    502254152655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Fail135,235 miles (+914)4 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,235 miles
    Test number
    323833410456
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass134,321 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,321 miles
    Test number
    666543479406
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail134,321 miles (+2,349)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,321 miles
    Test number
    473957156546
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,972 miles (+2,140)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,972 miles
    Test number
    686512243416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass129,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,832 miles
    Test number
    561894113309
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  8. Fail129,832 miles (+3,288)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,832 miles
    Test number
    984582704591
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  9. Pass126,544 miles (+2,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,544 miles
    Test number
    665154578766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  10. Pass124,087 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,087 miles
    Test number
    665109385001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,312 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,312 miles
    Test number
    288413294047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,289 miles (+1,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    996324563061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass118,997 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,997 miles
    Test number
    149995952498
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  14. Fail118,992 miles (+2,735)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,992 miles
    Test number
    637294652060
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  15. Pass116,257 miles (+9,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,257 miles
    Test number
    336313641024
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass106,422 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    773167540073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,286 miles (+10,623)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    232147930045
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass95,663 miles (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,663 miles
    Test number
    723126029002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    88,417 miles
    Test number
    971575838009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,417 miles (+6,815)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,417 miles
    Test number
    374421738078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass81,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,602 miles
    Test number
    651167946263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail81,593 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,593 miles
    Test number
    280697046264
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T32 BFE

Does T32 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T32 BFE expired on 23 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T32 BFE?
The MOT on T32 BFE expired on 23 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T32 BFE done?
T32 BFE was recorded at 135,790 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 3,565 miles a year.
Has T32 BFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T32 BFE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T32 BFE 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 T32 BFE find?
T32 BFE failed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture; offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 16 more.

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