BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T343 FBWMOT history
T343 FBW is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 169,803 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 169,803 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,910 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T343 FBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T343 FBW was last recorded at 169,803 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 168,888 miles · 30 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 915 miles
- Average per year
- 5,910 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 169,803 miles
- 2020 – 168,888 miles
- 2019 – 161,918 miles
- 2018 – 158,046 miles
- 2017 – 154,466 miles
- 2016 – 147,169 miles
- 2015 – 141,753 miles
- 2014 – 137,516 miles
- 2013 – 130,530 miles
- 2012 – 126,532 miles
- 2011 – 121,225 miles
- 2010 – 109,407 miles
- 2009 – 96,505 miles
- 2007 – 83,224 miles
- 2006 – 75,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,803 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,803 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 169,803 miles
- Test number
- 380943461936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail169,803 miles (+915)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,803 miles
- Test number
- 759867639147
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass168,888 miles (+6,970)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 168,888 miles
- Test number
- 613332632502
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass161,918 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 161,918 miles
- Test number
- 814842141751
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail161,916 miles (+3,870)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,916 miles
- Test number
- 706174763467
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass158,046 miles (+3,580)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 158,046 miles
- Test number
- 521073054902
- AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front/rear (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass154,466 miles (+7,297)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 154,466 miles
- Test number
- 319697882474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass147,169 miles (+5,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 147,169 miles
- Test number
- 922855310814
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Pass141,753 miles (+4,237)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2016
- Odometer
- 141,753 miles
- Test number
- 406351735172
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass137,516 miles (+6,986)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 137,516 miles
- Test number
- 305127524195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,530 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 130,530 miles
- Test number
- 899309423106
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail130,530 miles (+3,998)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,530 miles
- Test number
- 929429823145
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,532 miles (+5,307)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 126,532 miles
- Test number
- 878378712164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,225 miles (+11,818)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 121,225 miles
- Test number
- 968651791046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,407 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 109,407 miles
- Test number
- 602734670083
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteOffside front steering arm has a play
Fail109,405 miles (+12,900)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,405 miles
- Test number
- 803364370091
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOffside front steering arm has a play
Pass96,505 miles (+13,281)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 96,505 miles
- Test number
- 321559089042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,224 miles (+7,323)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 83,224 miles
- Test number
- 981832677157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass75,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 75,901 miles
- Test number
- 642234726114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,901 miles3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,901 miles
- Test number
- 963885316193
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
- NoteNearside windscreen washer pipe leaking.
- NoteSlight play in offside steering rack.
Questions about T343 FBW
- Does T343 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T343 FBW expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T343 FBW?
- The MOT on T343 FBW expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T343 FBW done?
- T343 FBW was recorded at 169,803 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 5,910 miles a year.
- Has T343 FBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T343 FBW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on T343 FBW 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 T343 FBW find?
- T343 FBW passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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