BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T349 TFAMOT history
T349 TFA is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,594 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 58,594 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,518 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T349 TFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T349 TFA was last recorded at 58,594 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,594 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,518 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 58,594 miles
- 2023 – 58,444 miles
- 2022 – 58,210 miles
- 2021 – 57,585 miles
- 2020 – 56,298 miles
- 2019 – 55,796 miles
- 2018 – 54,179 miles
- 2017 – 52,299 miles
- 2016 – 50,523 miles
- 2015 – 49,348 miles
- 2011 – 46,077 miles
- 2010 – 43,866 miles
- 2009 – 39,312 miles
- 2008 – 36,974 miles
- 2007 – 32,945 miles
- 2006 – 29,331 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,594 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
All brake discs inner edges have slight surface rust
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,594 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 58,594 miles
- Test number
- 403645618337
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fail58,594 miles (+150)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,594 miles
- Test number
- 590688381093
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking Steering rack - Pipes from pinion valve block corroded and leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass58,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 58,444 miles
- Test number
- 962095315723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,444 miles (+234)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,444 miles
- Test number
- 509815380308
- MajorNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Not catching closed on N/S (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached One of three securing bolts loose in hub assembly (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Pass58,210 miles (+625)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 58,210 miles
- Test number
- 392109310884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 57,585 miles
- Test number
- 878301528819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,585 miles (+1,287)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,585 miles
- Test number
- 195243354235
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Pass56,298 miles (+502)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 56,298 miles
- Test number
- 293205794832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,796 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 55,796 miles
- Test number
- 381341304290
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs inner edges have slight surface rust
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail55,792 miles (+1,613)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,792 miles
- Test number
- 181773018327
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs inner edges have slight surface rust
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass54,179 miles (+1,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 54,179 miles
- Test number
- 666365820721
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (7.1.2)
Pass52,299 miles (+1,776)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 52,299 miles
- Test number
- 227070709835
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BORDERLINE PASS faded almost white! (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BORDERLINE PASS faded almost white! (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured BORDERLINE PASS faded almost white! (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured BORDERLINE PASS faded almost white! (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel offside park brake not working if arm rest down! (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded BORDERLINE PASS to rack control valve (2.3.2)
Pass50,523 miles (+1,175)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 50,523 miles
- Test number
- 670722753085
- AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes starting to split on both sides
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight corrosion under front wheel arches on inner wing
Pass49,348 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 49,348 miles
- Test number
- 145458415179
- NoteSlight damp around power steering rack
Fail49,348 miles (+3,271)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,348 miles
- Test number
- 857848215158
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteSlight damp around power steering rack
Pass46,077 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 46,077 miles
- Test number
- 716458401325
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail46,076 miles (+2,210)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,076 miles
- Test number
- 965948701355
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass43,866 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 43,866 miles
- Test number
- 541954820303
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail43,866 miles (+4,554)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,866 miles
- Test number
- 812291820319
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,312 miles (+2,338)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 39,312 miles
- Test number
- 252381889145
- NoteCorrosion to brake pipes and exhaust rear
- NoteSlight movement front ball joints
Pass36,974 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,974 miles
- Test number
- 210988378497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail36,974 miles (+4,029)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,974 miles
- Test number
- 302707478129
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass32,945 miles (+3,614)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,945 miles
- Test number
- 591973907136
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 29,331 miles
- Test number
- 223371006455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T349 TFA
- Does T349 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T349 TFA expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T349 TFA?
- The MOT on T349 TFA expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T349 TFA done?
- T349 TFA was recorded at 58,594 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 1,518 miles a year.
- Has T349 TFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T349 TFA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T349 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 T349 TFA find?
- T349 TFA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.
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