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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T348 TFAMOT history

T348 TFA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
119,594 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T348 TFA
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
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T348 TFA was last recorded at 119,594 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 8,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,522 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
8,072 miles
Average per year
2,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,594 miles
  • 2022 – 111,522 miles
  • 2018 – 111,393 miles
  • 2017 – 111,250 miles
  • 2016 – 110,422 miles
  • 2015 – 108,897 miles
  • 2014 – 107,332 miles
  • 2013 – 104,732 miles
  • 2012 – 102,991 miles
  • 2011 – 98,241 miles
  • 2010 – 93,407 miles
  • 2009 – 90,536 miles
  • 2008 – 88,010 miles
  • 2007 – 82,637 miles
  • 2006 – 78,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,594 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAux belt cracked

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,594 miles (+8,072)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,594 miles
    Test number
    629641277011
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracked

  2. Pass111,522 miles (+129)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,522 miles
    Test number
    989058581553
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAux belt spliting

  3. Fail111,393 miles (+143)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,393 miles
    Test number
    166782250669
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass111,250 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,250 miles
    Test number
    714290200995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  5. Fail111,250 miles (+828)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,250 miles
    Test number
    228171610187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass110,422 miles (+1,525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,422 miles
    Test number
    978738963653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass108,897 miles (+1,565)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,897 miles
    Test number
    816958795073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePower stearing rack damp on o/s
    • NoteSmall splits on n/s/r tyre inner wall
    • NoteSmall splits on o/s/f tyre inner wall

  8. Pass107,332 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,332 miles
    Test number
    418502394082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteStearing rack damp on o/s

  9. Fail107,312 miles (+2,580)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    196110494478
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteStearing rack damp on o/s

  10. Pass104,732 miles (+1,741)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,732 miles
    Test number
    798603493065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass102,991 miles (+4,750)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,991 miles
    Test number
    835351212190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass98,241 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,241 miles
    Test number
    167005971141
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Fail98,241 miles (+4,834)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,241 miles
    Test number
    108155371186
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass93,407 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    972803970135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,536 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    511081579180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,010 miles (+5,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,010 miles
    Test number
    523155378124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass82,637 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    214829077482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    290961886119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T348 TFA

Does T348 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T348 TFA expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T348 TFA?
The MOT on T348 TFA expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T348 TFA done?
T348 TFA was recorded at 119,594 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 2,423 miles a year.
Has T348 TFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T348 TFA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T348 TFA 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 T348 TFA find?
T348 TFA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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