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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

T40 ECGMOT history

T40 ECG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
91,862 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2023
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 ECG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 ECG was last recorded at 91,862 miles on 20 Jan 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,861 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,862 miles
  • 2022 – 91,861 miles
  • 2019 – 91,857 miles
  • 2017 – 89,752 miles
  • 2016 – 85,924 miles
  • 2015 – 79,623 miles
  • 2014 – 75,512 miles
  • 2012 – 69,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,862 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,862 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,862 miles
    Test number
    826033768627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,861 miles (+4)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,861 miles
    Test number
    171614514376
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass91,857 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,857 miles
    Test number
    277454960350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,855 miles (+2,103)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,855 miles
    Test number
    540485474409
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,752 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,752 miles
    Test number
    818898610243
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail89,677 miles (+3,753)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,677 miles
    Test number
    443871506323
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass85,924 miles (+6,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,924 miles
    Test number
    879810003691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass79,623 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    865330415034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,618 miles (+4,106)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,618 miles
    Test number
    918619405072
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass75,512 miles (+6,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,512 miles
    Test number
    899963604015
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass69,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    497410802454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T40 ECG

Does T40 ECG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 ECG expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 ECG?
The MOT on T40 ECG expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 ECG done?
T40 ECG was recorded at 91,862 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2023, an average of 2,221 miles a year.
Has T40 ECG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 ECG has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T40 ECG 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 T40 ECG find?
T40 ECG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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