BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T386 BFVMOT history
T386 BFV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 112,769 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T386 BFV
- 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
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T386 BFV was last recorded at 112,769 miles on 8 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,769 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,769 miles
- 2024 – 108,062 miles
- 2023 – 97,806 miles
- 2022 – 87,256 miles
- 2021 – 83,844 miles
- 2020 – 77,836 miles
- 2019 – 74,632 miles
- 2018 – 74,380 miles
- 2017 – 74,097 miles
- 2016 – 73,485 miles
- 2015 – 72,734 miles
- 2014 – 71,026 miles
- 2013 – 69,348 miles
- 2012 – 67,342 miles
- 2011 – 65,045 miles
- 2010 – 62,532 miles
- 2009 – 59,655 miles
- 2008 – 56,530 miles
- 2007 – 53,112 miles
- 2006 – 50,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,769 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear cuts on side wall tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 112,769 miles
- Test number
- 945131730892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,769 miles (+4,707)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,769 miles
- Test number
- 294482381656
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,062 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 108,062 miles
- Test number
- 478965573789
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear mist of oil to o/s of rear differential
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail108,062 miles (+10,256)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,062 miles
- Test number
- 971547032282
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear mist of oil to o/s of rear differential
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass97,806 miles (+10,550)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 97,806 miles
- Test number
- 816501279889
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass87,256 miles (+3,412)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 87,256 miles
- Test number
- 604342239078
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,844 miles (+6,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 83,844 miles
- Test number
- 755814386049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,836 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 77,836 miles
- Test number
- 472317303314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear cuts on side wall tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail77,818 miles (+3,186)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,818 miles
- Test number
- 333727447475
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear cuts on side wall tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass74,632 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 74,632 miles
- Test number
- 639320178036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,630 miles (+250)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,630 miles
- Test number
- 384137561385
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Washer jet inop
Pass74,380 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 74,380 miles
- Test number
- 885740488796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Fail74,378 miles (+281)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,378 miles
- Test number
- 129433027290
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass74,097 miles (+612)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 74,097 miles
- Test number
- 180831858770
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,485 miles (+751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 73,485 miles
- Test number
- 597165442351
- AdvisoryOffside Front play in steering rack inner joints
Pass72,734 miles (+1,708)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 72,734 miles
- Test number
- 375042385027
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass71,026 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 71,026 miles
- Test number
- 965763784061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,348 miles (+2,006)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 69,348 miles
- Test number
- 448966083002
- NoteN/s/f tyre tread cracking
Fail67,342 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,342 miles
- Test number
- 407635562019
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine oil leaks from engine
Pass67,342 miles (+2,297)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 67,342 miles
- Test number
- 677505662086
- NoteEngine oil leaks from engine
Pass65,045 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 65,045 miles
- Test number
- 137611081402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,998 miles (+2,466)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,998 miles
- Test number
- 589338061063
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront to o/s/r brake pipe corroding
Fail62,532 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,532 miles
- Test number
- 654813980042
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass62,532 miles (+2,877)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 62,532 miles
- Test number
- 740503480072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,655 miles (+3,125)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 59,655 miles
- Test number
- 511162399032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass56,530 miles (+3,418)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 56,530 miles
- Test number
- 500245998088
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,112 miles (+3,080)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 53,112 miles
- Test number
- 450599877011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass50,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 50,032 miles
- Test number
- 833680986023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T386 BFV
- Does T386 BFV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T386 BFV is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T386 BFV?
- The MOT on T386 BFV is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T386 BFV done?
- T386 BFV was recorded at 112,769 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,116 miles a year.
- Has T386 BFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T386 BFV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T386 BFV 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 T386 BFV find?
- T386 BFV passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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