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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T442 TCFMOT history

T442 TCF is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 162,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,917 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T442 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T442 TCF was last recorded at 162,917 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,032 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
885 miles
Average per year
2,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,917 miles
  • 2022 – 162,032 miles
  • 2021 – 160,769 miles
  • 2020 – 159,517 miles
  • 2019 – 158,069 miles
  • 2018 – 156,092 miles
  • 2017 – 153,892 miles
  • 2016 – 152,218 miles
  • 2015 – 149,912 miles
  • 2014 – 148,221 miles
  • 2013 – 146,471 miles
  • 2012 – 144,124 miles
  • 2011 – 141,069 miles
  • 2010 – 138,410 miles
  • 2009 – 124,201 miles
  • 2008 – 119,189 miles
  • 2007 – 114,699 miles
  • 2006 – 108,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,917 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Driver's airbag obviously defective

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,917 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,917 miles
    Test number
    659269412473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,032 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,032 miles
    Test number
    903995474765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,769 miles
    Test number
    403650558550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,769 miles (+1,252)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,769 miles
    Test number
    863650699190
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,517 miles
    Test number
    171165639469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,517 miles (+1,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,517 miles
    Test number
    849662914618
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass158,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,069 miles
    Test number
    917590841493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,069 miles (+1,977)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,069 miles
    Test number
    439568172108
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass156,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    156,092 miles
    Test number
    710558221034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail156,092 miles (+2,200)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,092 miles
    Test number
    744053184196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass153,892 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    153,892 miles
    Test number
    554659340861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,218 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,218 miles
    Test number
    815791543005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,912 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    149,912 miles
    Test number
    928041774613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass148,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    148,221 miles
    Test number
    817138484255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,221 miles (+1,750)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,221 miles
    Test number
    308587484221
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront windscreen washers need attention

  16. Pass146,471 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    146,471 miles
    Test number
    597171993276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail146,459 miles (+2,335)1 dangerous12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,459 miles
    Test number
    149715983212
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass144,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    144,124 miles
    Test number
    427785812301
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail144,120 miles (+3,051)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,120 miles
    Test number
    915265112385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass141,069 miles (+42)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    141,069 miles
    Test number
    478640521388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts.

  21. Fail141,027 miles (+2,617)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,027 miles
    Test number
    779678111360
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts.

  22. Fail138,410 miles4 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,410 miles
    Test number
    371705210376
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteOffside front A post internal pillar trim insecure.
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass138,410 miles (+14,209)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    138,410 miles
    Test number
    661575310381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteOffside front A post internal pillar trim insecure.
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass124,201 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    124,201 miles
    Test number
    413912089115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,189 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    119,189 miles
    Test number
    574821008247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass114,699 miles (+5,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    114,699 miles
    Test number
    283691607259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass108,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    108,957 miles
    Test number
    911158206256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T442 TCF

Does T442 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T442 TCF is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T442 TCF?
The MOT on T442 TCF is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T442 TCF done?
T442 TCF was recorded at 162,917 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,684 miles a year.
Has T442 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T442 TCF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T442 TCF 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 T442 TCF find?
T442 TCF passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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