BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T3 FRDMOT history
T3 FRD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 77,840 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,933 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 FRD
- 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 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 FRD was last recorded at 77,840 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 1,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 May 2025: 76,074 miles, lower than 144,685 miles on 17 Nov 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 76,074 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,766 miles
- Average per year
- 2,933 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,840 miles
- 2025 – 76,074 miles
- 2022 – 144,685 miles
- 2021 – 140,322 miles
- 2020 – 72,048 miles
- 2019 – 64,979 miles
- 2018 – 64,776 miles
- 2017 – 55,652 miles
- 2015 – 42,545 miles
- 2014 – 40,327 miles
- 2013 – 36,780 miles
- 2012 – 33,380 miles
- 2011 – 31,357 miles
- 2010 – 28,989 miles
- 2009 – 26,600 miles
- 2008 – 24,291 miles
- 2007 – 21,499 miles
- 2006 – 18,774 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,840 miles
- AdvisoryUnder the chassis generalm corrosion
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,840 miles (+1,766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 77,840 miles
- Test number
- 150787258100
- AdvisoryUnder the chassis generalm corrosion
Pass76,074 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 76,074 miles
- Test number
- 783627400906
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail76,074 miles (-68,611)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,074 miles
- Test number
- 999862681653
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,685 miles (+4,363)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 144,685 miles
- Test number
- 171529662225
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over the diff (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass140,322 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 140,322 miles
- Test number
- 298453968752
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail140,320 miles (+65,041)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,320 miles
- Test number
- 417746409530
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure traction arm outer locking devise loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail75,279 miles (+3,231)10 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,279 miles
- Test number
- 698844433731
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine intermittently running ruff
Pass72,048 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 72,048 miles
- Test number
- 943901139331
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail72,048 miles (+5)1 dangerous3 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,048 miles
- Test number
- 616272522746
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail72,043 miles (+7)1 dangerous8 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,043 miles
- Test number
- 694871637281
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main steel leaking (dangerous) (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail72,036 miles (+7,057)10 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,036 miles
- Test number
- 770633158558
- MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear under support clip (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material extending to centre (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAdvise further check of condition of metal brake pipes under support clips for corrosion.
Pass64,979 miles (+203)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 64,979 miles
- Test number
- 509807462009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,776 miles (+9,124)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 64,776 miles
- Test number
- 970227786004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,652 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 55,652 miles
- Test number
- 532882553432
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres at 2.5mm
Fail55,651 miles (+13,106)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,651 miles
- Test number
- 401917617749
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres at 2.5mm
Pass42,545 miles (+2,218)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 42,545 miles
- Test number
- 895676055117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,327 miles (+3,547)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 40,327 miles
- Test number
- 236385254413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,780 miles (+3,400)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 36,780 miles
- Test number
- 888505133133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,380 miles (+2,023)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 33,380 miles
- Test number
- 868175642195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,357 miles (+2,368)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 31,357 miles
- Test number
- 596360431144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,989 miles (+2,389)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 28,989 miles
- Test number
- 343307320195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,600 miles (+2,309)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 26,600 miles
- Test number
- 663172639171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,291 miles (+2,792)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 24,291 miles
- Test number
- 202221338445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,499 miles (+2,725)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 21,499 miles
- Test number
- 482245527184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 18,774 miles
- Test number
- 721258926189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 FRD
- Does T3 FRD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 FRD is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 FRD?
- The MOT on T3 FRD is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 FRD done?
- T3 FRD was recorded at 77,840 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 2,933 miles a year.
- Has T3 FRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 FRD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T3 FRD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T3 FRD find?
- T3 FRD passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: under the chassis generalm corrosion.
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