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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T424 LCRMOT history

T424 LCR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 234,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
234,762 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T424 LCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T424 LCR was last recorded at 234,762 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2012: 10,125 miles, lower than 123,628 miles on 15 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
234,587 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
6,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 234,762 miles
  • 2024 – 228,712 miles
  • 2023 – 220,783 miles
  • 2022 – 215,975 miles
  • 2021 – 205,359 miles
  • 2020 – 194,200 miles
  • 2019 – 184,258 miles
  • 2018 – 175,882 miles
  • 2017 – 165,898 miles
  • 2016 – 156,646 miles
  • 2015 – 150,434 miles
  • 2014 – 143,808 miles
  • 2013 – 138,043 miles
  • 2012 – 10,125 miles
  • 2011 – 123,628 miles
  • 2010 – 118,292 miles
  • 2009 – 117,461 miles
  • 2008 – 113,771 miles
  • 2007 – 109,215 miles
  • 2006 – 105,430 miles
  • 2005 – 101,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,762 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front and rear suspension has general corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,762 miles (+175)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    234,762 miles
    Test number
    325443446610
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail234,587 miles3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,587 miles
    Test number
    480957008025
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear flexible brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    499951249413
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail228,712 miles (+7,929)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,712 miles
    Test number
    585816834581
    • 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))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass220,783 miles (+4,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    220,783 miles
    Test number
    423033918780
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass215,975 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    215,975 miles
    Test number
    128033322572
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail215,934 miles (+10,575)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,934 miles
    Test number
    827465482778
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass205,359 miles (+11,159)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    205,359 miles
    Test number
    738260785550
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp with oil
    • AdvisoryUnder body has general corrosion

  9. Pass194,200 miles (+9,942)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    194,200 miles
    Test number
    635813985745
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body has general corrosion

  10. Pass184,258 miles (+8,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    184,258 miles
    Test number
    164300195841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

  11. Pass175,882 miles (+9,984)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,882 miles
    Test number
    438294373931
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass165,898 miles (+9,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    165,898 miles
    Test number
    284596315236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension serves corrosion

  13. Pass156,646 miles (+6,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,646 miles
    Test number
    706737685173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass150,434 miles (+6,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    150,434 miles
    Test number
    657488005287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass143,808 miles (+5,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    143,808 miles
    Test number
    419820204262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass138,043 miles (+127,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    138,043 miles
    Test number
    889220803215
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail10,125 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,125 miles
    Test number
    225588992402
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass10,125 miles (-113,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    10,125 miles
    Test number
    877728892196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass123,628 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    123,628 miles
    Test number
    316536391148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,615 miles (+5,323)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,615 miles
    Test number
    229025591469
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass118,292 miles (+831)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    118,292 miles
    Test number
    814149280164
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s o/s front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSigns of wear to front brake discs

  22. Pass117,461 miles (+3,690)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    117,461 miles
    Test number
    644046119364
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s o/s front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSigns of wear to front brake discs

  23. Pass113,771 miles (+4,556)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    113,771 miles
    Test number
    773427918309
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  24. Pass109,215 miles (+3,785)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    109,215 miles
    Test number
    754337017393
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSigns of wear to all tyres on edges

  25. Pass105,430 miles (+3,904)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    105,430 miles
    Test number
    394498916340
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake pipes
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f brake pads low
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  26. Pass101,526 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    101,526 miles
    Test number
    733246015331
    • NoteN/s/r seatbelt checked to best ability due to child seat fitted
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to rear brake pipes
    • NoteWater damage to rear no plate

Questions about T424 LCR

Does T424 LCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T424 LCR expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T424 LCR?
The MOT on T424 LCR expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T424 LCR done?
T424 LCR was recorded at 234,762 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 6,772 miles a year.
Has T424 LCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T424 LCR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T424 LCR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T424 LCR find?
T424 LCR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak; front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside "d" bushes; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint, and 2 more.

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