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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T431 CRWMOT history

T431 CRW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
96,252 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 CRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 CRW was last recorded at 96,252 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 6,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,547 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,705 miles
Average per year
3,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,252 miles
  • 2022 – 89,547 miles
  • 2021 – 86,232 miles
  • 2020 – 84,169 miles
  • 2019 – 81,182 miles
  • 2018 – 79,248 miles
  • 2017 – 77,802 miles
  • 2016 – 75,444 miles
  • 2015 – 72,841 miles
  • 2014 – 70,725 miles
  • 2013 – 66,966 miles
  • 2012 – 62,443 miles
  • 2011 – 56,264 miles
  • 2009 – 48,235 miles
  • 2008 – 45,804 miles
  • 2007 – 43,798 miles
  • 2006 – 41,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,252 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Various body damage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,252 miles (+6,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,252 miles
    Test number
    529536574431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,547 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,547 miles
    Test number
    892531899569
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail89,547 miles (+12)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,547 miles
    Test number
    417970918521
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail89,535 miles (+3,303)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    521356963206
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff noisy
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  5. Pass86,232 miles (+2,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,232 miles
    Test number
    375671484658
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low 195/65/15
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass84,169 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,169 miles
    Test number
    760290199801
    • AdvisoryFan belt area noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  7. Fail84,169 miles (+2,987)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,169 miles
    Test number
    664226590394
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFan belt area noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  8. Pass81,182 miles (+1,934)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    770899684912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTracking
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  9. Pass79,248 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,248 miles
    Test number
    345707441494
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to limits
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge worn 195/65R15
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail79,248 miles (+1,446)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,248 miles
    Test number
    529221574429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to limits
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge worn 195/65R15
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass77,802 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    830077684900
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryFan belt area noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  12. Fail77,802 miles (+2,358)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    126144173379
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryFan belt area noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  13. Pass75,444 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,444 miles
    Test number
    619304225943
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps have condensation within the lenses
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arm inner joints have play
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front bottom ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNoise from fan belt pulley area
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorating

  14. Fail75,444 miles (+2,603)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,444 miles
    Test number
    914799042294
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps have condensation within the lenses
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arm inner joints have play
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front bottom ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNoise from fan belt pulley area
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorating

  15. Pass72,841 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,841 miles
    Test number
    707047035070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    657700754069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,725 miles (+3,759)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    507236944097
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass66,966 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,966 miles
    Test number
    109087733493
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside track rod arm has play in a ball joint

  19. Fail66,966 miles (+4,523)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,966 miles
    Test number
    965257733032
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside track rod arm has play in a ball joint

  20. Pass62,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    376100442049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,443 miles (+6,179)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    248760442016
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside front lower arm has slight play in a bush

  22. Pass56,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    395989241080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,264 miles (+8,029)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    986439941092
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass48,235 miles (+2,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,235 miles
    Test number
    933020289008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,804 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,804 miles
    Test number
    774588688076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,798 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    643730987083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,591 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,591 miles
    Test number
    150140686401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,589 miles4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,589 miles
    Test number
    861579576002
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T431 CRW

Does T431 CRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T431 CRW expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T431 CRW?
The MOT on T431 CRW expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T431 CRW done?
T431 CRW was recorded at 96,252 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 3,224 miles a year.
Has T431 CRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 CRW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T431 CRW 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 T431 CRW find?
T431 CRW passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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