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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 2,793 cc

T431 TNFMOT history

T431 TNF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
74,176 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 TNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 TNF was last recorded at 74,176 miles on 23 May 2024, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,037 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
1,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,176 miles
  • 2023 – 74,037 miles
  • 2022 – 74,035 miles
  • 2021 – 72,115 miles
  • 2020 – 69,330 miles
  • 2019 – 69,307 miles
  • 2018 – 66,728 miles
  • 2017 – 64,704 miles
  • 2016 – 62,530 miles
  • 2015 – 61,782 miles
  • 2007 – 56,208 miles
  • 2006 – 52,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,176 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    319795972444
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail74,176 miles (+139)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    353784032441
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass74,037 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    488145097112
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail74,035 miles (+1,920)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,035 miles
    Test number
    447727370050
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass72,115 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    440208463351
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail72,115 miles (+2,785)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    447675189148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass69,330 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    228007196520
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyre's close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both front tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyre's worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,307 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    864161541909
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail69,307 miles (+2,579)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    472159608941
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass66,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,728 miles
    Test number
    974397741258
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail66,728 miles (+2,024)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,728 miles
    Test number
    117049304269
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass64,704 miles (+2,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,704 miles
    Test number
    681219135817
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass62,530 miles (+748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    728843813505
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass61,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    265883825023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail61,782 miles (+5,574)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    146503325432
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass56,208 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,208 miles
    Test number
    991192627109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    294475936159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T431 TNF

Does T431 TNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T431 TNF expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T431 TNF?
The MOT on T431 TNF expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T431 TNF done?
T431 TNF was recorded at 74,176 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 1,185 miles a year.
Has T431 TNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 TNF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T431 TNF 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 TNF find?
T431 TNF passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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