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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T43 BTRMOT history

T43 BTR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 72,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,957 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T43 BTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T43 BTR was last recorded at 72,957 miles on 29 May 2026, 2,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2009: 42,357 miles, lower than 43,253 miles on 3 Mar 2009.

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
70,498 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,459 miles
Average per year
2,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,957 miles
  • 2025 – 70,498 miles
  • 2024 – 68,337 miles
  • 2023 – 66,656 miles
  • 2022 – 66,199 miles
  • 2021 – 65,372 miles
  • 2020 – 64,204 miles
  • 2019 – 63,119 miles
  • 2018 – 61,781 miles
  • 2017 – 60,472 miles
  • 2016 – 59,484 miles
  • 2015 – 58,023 miles
  • 2014 – 54,525 miles
  • 2013 – 52,047 miles
  • 2012 – 50,159 miles
  • 2011 – 48,142 miles
  • 2010 – 45,937 miles
  • 2009 – 42,357 miles
  • 2008 – 40,297 miles
  • 2007 – 37,148 miles
  • 2006 – 31,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,957 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,957 miles (+2,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    227258396756
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass70,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    697543120223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,498 miles (+2,161)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    673062729716
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass68,337 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    942344459220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,336 miles (+1,680)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,336 miles
    Test number
    347635485528
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking fuel pipe front to rear located in front of fuel tank and marked with yellow chalk (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,656 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,656 miles
    Test number
    615137572160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail66,655 miles (+456)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,655 miles
    Test number
    442177588930
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass66,199 miles (+827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,199 miles
    Test number
    509293336749
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipe under the bonnet near servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass65,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    432847468772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under the bonnet near servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail65,372 miles (+1,168)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    676484297269
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under the bonnet near servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass64,204 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,204 miles
    Test number
    589452100981
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail64,178 miles (+1,059)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    799045888884
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded From pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From reservoir to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass63,119 miles (+1,338)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    576652641000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to reservoir small leak (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass61,781 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,781 miles
    Test number
    145964342707
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface rust on front and rear suspension components

  15. Fail61,781 miles (+1,309)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,781 miles
    Test number
    358725953481
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface rust on front and rear suspension components

  16. Pass60,472 miles (+988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,472 miles
    Test number
    940300772866
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both back bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount bracket (offside) is badly corroded but exhaust is still secure

  17. Pass59,484 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,484 miles
    Test number
    427729778049
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail59,463 miles (+1,440)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,463 miles
    Test number
    357429283878
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass58,023 miles (+3,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    109109675097
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass54,525 miles (+2,478)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,525 miles
    Test number
    677406974015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNearside front brake slight bind

  21. Pass52,047 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    136031083449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,159 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,159 miles
    Test number
    509265172085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,142 miles (+2,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,142 miles
    Test number
    675383461045
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass45,937 miles (+3,580)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    404130560030
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCovers on sills

  25. Pass42,357 miles (-896)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,357 miles
    Test number
    764173969044
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  26. Fail43,253 miles (+2,956)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,253 miles
    Test number
    150362969090
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  27. Pass40,297 miles (+3,149)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    631013168072
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  28. Fail37,148 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,148 miles
    Test number
    182654167404
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  29. Pass37,148 miles (+6,069)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,148 miles
    Test number
    781544067084
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  30. Pass31,079 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,079 miles
    Test number
    103628966485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail30,987 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    543786966048
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTraction control light on!! tappley brake test performed

Questions about T43 BTR

Does T43 BTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 BTR is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T43 BTR?
The MOT on T43 BTR is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T43 BTR done?
T43 BTR was recorded at 72,957 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 2,075 miles a year.
Has T43 BTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T43 BTR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T43 BTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T43 BTR find?
T43 BTR passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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