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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T399 BRNMOT history

T399 BRN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
135,804 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T399 BRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T399 BRN was last recorded at 135,804 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,794 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,804 miles
  • 2020 – 132,705 miles
  • 2019 – 129,237 miles
  • 2018 – 125,650 miles
  • 2017 – 121,708 miles
  • 2016 – 116,974 miles
  • 2015 – 112,271 miles
  • 2014 – 107,416 miles
  • 2013 – 102,896 miles
  • 2012 – 97,589 miles
  • 2011 – 91,619 miles
  • 2010 – 86,108 miles
  • 2009 – 81,192 miles
  • 2008 – 70,044 miles
  • 2007 – 63,368 miles
  • 2006 – 56,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,804 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Play in steering rack o/s/f

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • O/s/f strut slight misting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight play in rack o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in front half moon mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s/f tyre soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/f + n/s/f half moon mounts worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,804 miles (+10)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,804 miles
    Test number
    231762621035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded

  2. Fail135,794 miles (+1)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,794 miles
    Test number
    817041371378
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded

  3. Fail135,793 miles (+3,088)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,793 miles
    Test number
    815458068348
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded

  4. Pass132,705 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,705 miles
    Test number
    688738233110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,237 miles (+3,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,237 miles
    Test number
    556224715292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering

  6. Pass125,650 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    344554724402
    • AdvisoryO/s/f strut slight misting
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack o/s/f

  7. Fail125,542 miles (+3,834)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,542 miles
    Test number
    360527776311
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f strut slight misting
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack o/s/f

  8. Pass121,708 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,708 miles
    Test number
    184588388180
    • AdvisoryPlay in front half moon mounts
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack o/s/f

  9. Fail121,657 miles (+4,683)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,657 miles
    Test number
    248521018315
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPlay in front half moon mounts
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack o/s/f

  10. Pass116,974 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,974 miles
    Test number
    127036291483
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre soon
    • AdvisoryO/s/f + n/s/f half moon mounts worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack o/s/f

  11. Fail116,935 miles (+4,664)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,935 miles
    Test number
    820460422888
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre soon
    • AdvisoryO/s/f + n/s/f half moon mounts worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack o/s/f

  12. Pass112,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    448003167706
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheelbearing noisey
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension link worn

  13. Fail112,271 miles (+4,855)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    646574848291
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheelbearing noisey
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension link worn

  14. Pass107,416 miles (+4,520)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,416 miles
    Test number
    165205434372
    • NoteN/s/f bottom arm lower outer joint worn
    • NoteSlight corrsion n/s/r metal brake pipe

  15. Pass102,896 miles (+5,307)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,896 miles
    Test number
    629156733310
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn
    • NotePlay in n/s/f bottom joint
    • NoteRear brake pipes behind petrol tank starting to corrode

  16. Pass97,589 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,589 miles
    Test number
    497338622408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,619 miles
    Test number
    927624911377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,619 miles (+5,511)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,619 miles
    Test number
    786654011350
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass86,108 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    551200830343
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail86,099 miles (+4,907)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,099 miles
    Test number
    201202920372
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass81,192 miles (+3,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    733248829381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass77,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,384 miles
    Test number
    631831649085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,384 miles (+7,340)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,384 miles
    Test number
    111251649017
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass70,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    210539928081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,044 miles (+6,676)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    632014028033
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass63,368 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,368 miles
    Test number
    383642957025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,208 miles (+6,599)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    554726247011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass56,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    562546746047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T399 BRN

Does T399 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T399 BRN expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T399 BRN?
The MOT on T399 BRN expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T399 BRN done?
T399 BRN was recorded at 135,804 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 4,926 miles a year.
Has T399 BRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T399 BRN has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T399 BRN 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 T399 BRN find?
T399 BRN passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear sill corroded, and 7 more.

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