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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T440 VFBMOT history

T440 VFB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
102,463 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T440 VFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T440 VFB was last recorded at 102,463 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 3,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,014 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,449 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,463 miles
  • 2022 – 99,014 miles
  • 2016 – 89,929 miles
  • 2015 – 84,510 miles
  • 2014 – 77,316 miles
  • 2013 – 69,195 miles
  • 2012 – 62,235 miles
  • 2011 – 55,704 miles
  • 2010 – 47,589 miles
  • 2009 – 36,556 miles
  • 2008 – 34,731 miles
  • 2007 – 31,519 miles
  • 2006 – 27,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,463 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,463 miles (+3,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    149376213631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  2. Pass99,014 miles (+9,085)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    248066316057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass89,929 miles (+5,419)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,929 miles
    Test number
    799897123746
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySports exhaust fitted
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
  4. Pass84,510 miles (+7,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,510 miles
    Test number
    484271986973
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
  5. Pass77,316 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,316 miles
    Test number
    305795664496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Fail77,316 miles (+8,121)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,316 miles
    Test number
    119631064249
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  7. Pass69,195 miles (+6,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    167402053262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass62,235 miles (+6,531)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,235 miles
    Test number
    808755752203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,704 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,704 miles
    Test number
    955770651276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,589 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,589 miles
    Test number
    823944950293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,490 miles (+9,934)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    472179090050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,556 miles (+1,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,556 miles
    Test number
    801621209177
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass34,731 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,731 miles
    Test number
    134973508123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,519 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    813671607131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,274 miles
    Test number
    621713196004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T440 VFB

Does T440 VFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T440 VFB expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T440 VFB?
The MOT on T440 VFB expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T440 VFB done?
T440 VFB was recorded at 102,463 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has T440 VFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T440 VFB has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on T440 VFB 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 T440 VFB find?
T440 VFB passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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