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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T349 ORPMOT history

T349 ORP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
78,978 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T349 ORP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T349 ORP was last recorded at 78,978 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,699 miles · 11 May 2021
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
1,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,978 miles
  • 2021 – 78,699 miles
  • 2020 – 76,959 miles
  • 2019 – 72,788 miles
  • 2018 – 69,882 miles
  • 2016 – 69,358 miles
  • 2014 – 67,451 miles
  • 2013 – 65,553 miles
  • 2012 – 64,100 miles
  • 2011 – 60,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,978 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings broken but not likely to become detached
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,978 miles (+279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,978 miles
    Test number
    508758965461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings broken but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass78,699 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    574720385821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,667 miles (+1,708)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,667 miles
    Test number
    245679458341
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,959 miles
    Test number
    287069408196
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox area
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering pump area

  5. Fail76,959 miles (+4,171)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,959 miles
    Test number
    357150139884
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox area
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering pump area

  6. Pass72,788 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,788 miles
    Test number
    902957440169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail72,776 miles (+2,894)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,776 miles
    Test number
    251259579971
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass69,882 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,882 miles
    Test number
    642121024758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind on the offside front wheel

  9. Fail69,882 miles (+524)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,882 miles
    Test number
    555013198751
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind on the offside front wheel

  10. Pass69,358 miles (+13)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    385977637320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp has condensation inside but beam pattern still visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting too perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryGeneral body and severe suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel excessively high

  11. Fail69,345 miles (+1,894)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    788795296113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp has condensation inside but beam pattern is still visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is getting low and wear on inner tread and also starting too perish and crack on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral body and suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel excessively high

  12. Pass67,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,451 miles
    Test number
    675317094000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail67,451 miles (+1,898)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,451 miles
    Test number
    179087294430
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass65,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    328658093084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,553 miles (+1,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    159148593003
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass64,100 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,100 miles
    Test number
    955531012197
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber tubes adrift

  17. Fail64,100 miles (+3,499)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,100 miles
    Test number
    489060612103
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber tubes adrift

  18. Pass60,601 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,601 miles
    Test number
    256867611183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside rear shockabsorber tube adrift

  19. Fail60,601 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,601 miles
    Test number
    748937311197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside rear shockabsorber tube adrift

Questions about T349 ORP

Does T349 ORP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T349 ORP expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T349 ORP?
The MOT on T349 ORP expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T349 ORP done?
T349 ORP was recorded at 78,978 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 1,442 miles a year.
Has T349 ORP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T349 ORP has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T349 ORP 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 T349 ORP find?
T349 ORP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front bumper mountings broken but not likely to become detached, and 1 more.

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