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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T349 VGPMOT history

T349 VGP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
179,578 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T349 VGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T349 VGP was last recorded at 179,578 miles on 25 Mar 2023, 4,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,909 miles · 3 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,669 miles
Average per year
5,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,578 miles
  • 2021 – 174,909 miles
  • 2020 – 169,672 miles
  • 2019 – 166,237 miles
  • 2017 – 160,533 miles
  • 2016 – 156,011 miles
  • 2015 – 150,849 miles
  • 2014 – 142,343 miles
  • 2012 – 139,899 miles
  • 2011 – 129,141 miles
  • 2010 – 116,279 miles
  • 2009 – 109,167 miles
  • 2008 – 99,705 miles
  • 2007 – 90,706 miles
  • 2006 – 82,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,578 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front brake shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,578 miles (+4,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,578 miles
    Test number
    275345743187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass174,909 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    174,909 miles
    Test number
    521192101848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake shield loose

  3. Fail174,906 miles (+5,234)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,906 miles
    Test number
    779321962680
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake shield loose

  4. Pass169,672 miles (+113)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,672 miles
    Test number
    137775816188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel arch heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded

  5. Fail169,559 miles (+3,322)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,559 miles
    Test number
    756868057655
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel arch heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded

  6. Pass166,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    166,237 miles
    Test number
    920719923242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail166,237 miles (+5,704)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,237 miles
    Test number
    926612623638
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass160,533 miles (+4,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    160,533 miles
    Test number
    820537682173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass156,011 miles (+5,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    156,011 miles
    Test number
    887420770649
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak gear box

  10. Pass150,876 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    150,876 miles
    Test number
    598329791544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.63mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres heavily cracked

  11. Fail150,849 miles (+4,683)4 failures1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,849 miles
    Test number
    873434102622
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryALL 4 tyres severely perished/splitting
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs severely worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs severely worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass146,166 miles (+3,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    146,166 miles
    Test number
    615923705035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  13. Pass142,343 miles (+2,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    142,343 miles
    Test number
    828314104083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass139,899 miles (+10,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    139,899 miles
    Test number
    948844352304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass129,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    129,141 miles
    Test number
    186948641364
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail129,141 miles (+12,862)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,141 miles
    Test number
    726088641309
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass116,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    116,279 miles
    Test number
    461358440467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,279 miles (+7,112)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,279 miles
    Test number
    102177740319
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  19. Pass109,167 miles (+9,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    109,167 miles
    Test number
    543811519214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass99,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    591562728205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail99,703 miles (+8,997)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,703 miles
    Test number
    440432728251
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass90,706 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    90,706 miles
    Test number
    344517127426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,431 miles
    Test number
    164038506256
    • NoteSmall amount of movement in o/s front outer lower ball joint

Questions about T349 VGP

Does T349 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T349 VGP expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T349 VGP?
The MOT on T349 VGP expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T349 VGP done?
T349 VGP was recorded at 179,578 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2023, an average of 5,831 miles a year.
Has T349 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T349 VGP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T349 VGP 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 VGP find?
T349 VGP passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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