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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T343 BBRMOT history

T343 BBR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
118,170 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 BBR
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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T343 BBR was last recorded at 118,170 miles on 5 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2024: 118,170 miles, lower than 119,100 miles on 29 Jun 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,100 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Average per year
3,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,170 miles
  • 2023 – 116,266 miles
  • 2022 – 113,635 miles
  • 2021 – 110,754 miles
  • 2020 – 108,656 miles
  • 2019 – 105,629 miles
  • 2018 – 101,625 miles
  • 2017 – 97,658 miles
  • 2016 – 93,784 miles
  • 2015 – 89,799 miles
  • 2014 – 86,400 miles
  • 2013 – 82,889 miles
  • 2012 – 78,389 miles
  • 2011 – 74,353 miles
  • 2010 – 68,638 miles
  • 2009 – 66,690 miles
  • 2008 – 64,968 miles
  • 2007 – 62,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,170 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coolant leak of engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 2 arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCovers on under body & sills

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,170 miles (-930)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    432032398754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coolant leak of engine
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 2 arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on under body & sills

  2. Fail119,100 miles (+2,834)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,100 miles
    Test number
    559517543053
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coolant leak of engine
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 2 arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,266 miles (+2,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,266 miles
    Test number
    817385709668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort hand brake
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,635 miles (+2,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,635 miles
    Test number
    909189487694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,754 miles (+2,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,754 miles
    Test number
    238277751808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,656 miles (+3,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,656 miles
    Test number
    134197036505
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,629 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,629 miles
    Test number
    952323671273
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,625 miles (+4,000)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,625 miles
    Test number
    935417293362
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,625 miles (+3,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,625 miles
    Test number
    353935553074
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills x 2 (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass97,658 miles (+3,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,658 miles
    Test number
    214621058528
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  11. Pass93,784 miles (+3,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,784 miles
    Test number
    364807895574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass89,799 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,799 miles
    Test number
    879721555036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail89,795 miles (+3,395)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,795 miles
    Test number
    387968445019
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass86,400 miles (+3,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,400 miles
    Test number
    767128544022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass82,889 miles (+4,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,889 miles
    Test number
    239679643072
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,389 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,389 miles
    Test number
    879818942084
    • NoteO/s/r tyre

  17. Fail78,389 miles (+4,036)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,389 miles
    Test number
    106956042470
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre

  18. Pass74,353 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,353 miles
    Test number
    708960141095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,638 miles (+1,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,638 miles
    Test number
    142359430032
    • NoteO/s/r/wishbone bush

  20. Pass66,690 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    184896519441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,968 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    380465538079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,688 miles
    Test number
    751856937001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T343 BBR

Does T343 BBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T343 BBR expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T343 BBR?
The MOT on T343 BBR expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T343 BBR done?
T343 BBR was recorded at 118,170 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 3,186 miles a year.
Has T343 BBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 BBR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T343 BBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T343 BBR find?
T343 BBR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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