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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,995 cc

T45 ELNMOT history

T45 ELN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,033 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T45 ELN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T45 ELN was last recorded at 84,033 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,028 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,033 miles
  • 2023 – 82,965 miles
  • 2022 – 82,689 miles
  • 2021 – 81,124 miles
  • 2020 – 80,597 miles
  • 2019 – 80,128 miles
  • 2018 – 79,308 miles
  • 2017 – 78,294 miles
  • 2016 – 77,384 miles
  • 2015 – 76,588 miles
  • 2014 – 75,307 miles
  • 2013 – 74,269 miles
  • 2012 – 73,106 miles
  • 2011 – 71,508 miles
  • 2010 – 70,009 miles
  • 2009 – 68,476 miles
  • 2008 – 67,087 miles
  • 2007 – 66,191 miles
  • 2006 – 65,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,033 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,033 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    105344988626
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail84,028 miles (+1,063)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,028 miles
    Test number
    493502390667
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass82,965 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,965 miles
    Test number
    873209396690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,689 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    576879372718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,124 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,124 miles
    Test number
    521593498855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,597 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    395004514278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,128 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,128 miles
    Test number
    821069618861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,308 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    268972452089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,294 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,294 miles
    Test number
    651502978917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,384 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,384 miles
    Test number
    381457284523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,588 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,588 miles
    Test number
    501637957883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,307 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    939501784279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,269 miles
    Test number
    998740783254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,269 miles (+1,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,269 miles
    Test number
    136100183249
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass73,106 miles (+1,598)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,106 miles
    Test number
    945152082262
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front, n/s rear & o/s rear tyres cracking around tread edges and walls
    • NoteSills unable to be examined fully due to plastic covers being fitted
  16. Pass71,508 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    566149771228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,501 miles (+1,492)1 failure2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    395858971450
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking around tread edges and walls.
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slight noise when rotated.
    • NoteExhaust strap from gearbox broken
  18. Pass70,009 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    393189670486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,476 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    650901289202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,087 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    383765478269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,191 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,191 miles
    Test number
    223240767223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    260439466217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T45 ELN

Does T45 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T45 ELN is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T45 ELN?
The MOT on T45 ELN is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T45 ELN done?
T45 ELN was recorded at 84,033 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 983 miles a year.
Has T45 ELN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T45 ELN has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T45 ELN 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 T45 ELN find?
T45 ELN passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust.

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