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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T449 BTFMOT history

T449 BTF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,589 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 BTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 BTF was last recorded at 96,589 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,572 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,589 miles
  • 2024 – 91,940 miles
  • 2023 – 88,916 miles
  • 2022 – 83,720 miles
  • 2021 – 79,335 miles
  • 2020 – 77,861 miles
  • 2019 – 77,673 miles
  • 2018 – 76,547 miles
  • 2017 – 75,814 miles
  • 2016 – 74,394 miles
  • 2015 – 72,797 miles
  • 2014 – 71,039 miles
  • 2013 – 69,853 miles
  • 2012 – 67,045 miles
  • 2011 – 65,637 miles
  • 2010 – 64,315 miles
  • 2009 – 62,686 miles
  • 2008 – 59,622 miles
  • 2007 – 57,615 miles
  • 2006 – 55,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,589 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,589 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    226568342116
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,572 miles (+4,632)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    900267058533
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting By front suspension arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,940 miles (+3,024)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,940 miles
    Test number
    531481713337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,916 miles (+5,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,916 miles
    Test number
    503583907703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,720 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,720 miles
    Test number
    783329650113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail83,707 miles (+60)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,707 miles
    Test number
    319981800535
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail83,647 miles (+4,312)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    831513027101
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass79,335 miles (+1,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,335 miles
    Test number
    885177453055
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryJacking points front and rear slightly corroded

  9. Pass77,861 miles (+188)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,861 miles
    Test number
    225713875718
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,673 miles
    Test number
    895196512785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail77,673 miles (+1,126)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,673 miles
    Test number
    686532430847
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rubbing on mounting bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass76,547 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,547 miles
    Test number
    890642654431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,814 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,814 miles
    Test number
    696142532475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,394 miles (+1,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,394 miles
    Test number
    445263295709
    • AdvisoryBrake disc wear

  15. Pass72,797 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    145668342470
    • AdvisoryNear side & off side front suspension bump stops broken
    • AdvisoryOff side front lower suspension arm rear bush ( split )
    • AdvisoryPlay in near side front bottom outer suspension ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay in off side inner steering tie rod arm

  16. Fail72,797 miles (+1,758)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    499142831814
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNear side & off side front suspension bump stops broken
    • AdvisoryOff side front lower suspension arm rear bush ( split )
    • AdvisoryPlay in near side front bottom outer suspension ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay in off side inner steering tie rod arm

  17. Pass71,039 miles (+1,186)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,039 miles
    Test number
    757226574201
    • NoteBoth track rod ends showing sighns of being heated

  18. Pass69,853 miles (+2,808)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,853 miles
    Test number
    299242053255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOff side front suspension bump stop broken
    • NoteOff side front wheel slightly binding

  19. Pass67,045 miles (+1,408)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,045 miles
    Test number
    725768192195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight bind on offside front wheel

  20. Pass65,637 miles (+1,322)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,637 miles
    Test number
    658882891108
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to wear low
    • NotePlay in near side & off side front lower arm bushes
    • NoteUnable to inspect rear coil springs due to location

  21. Pass64,315 miles (+1,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    383311410460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass62,686 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    721256699290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass59,622 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,622 miles
    Test number
    992134458252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,615 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,615 miles
    Test number
    951583697227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,292 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    324661416397
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wear low.
    • NoteFront brake disc pads - wear appear low.
    • NoteSlight front brake judder.

Questions about T449 BTF

Does T449 BTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T449 BTF is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T449 BTF?
The MOT on T449 BTF is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T449 BTF done?
T449 BTF was recorded at 96,589 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,176 miles a year.
Has T449 BTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 BTF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T449 BTF 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 T449 BTF find?
T449 BTF passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: brake fluid close to minimum mark; nearside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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