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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T49 LAOMOT history

T49 LAO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2023
Mileage
89,809 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T49 LAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T49 LAO was last recorded at 89,809 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 4,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2017: 65,869 miles, lower than 69,770 miles on 13 Apr 2016.

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
85,457 miles · 25 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
4,352 miles
Average per year
2,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,809 miles
  • 2022 – 85,457 miles
  • 2020 – 80,622 miles
  • 2019 – 70,699 miles
  • 2018 – 65,922 miles
  • 2017 – 65,869 miles
  • 2016 – 69,770 miles
  • 2015 – 65,375 miles
  • 2014 – 63,077 miles
  • 2013 – 62,353 miles
  • 2012 – 61,019 miles
  • 2011 – 59,718 miles
  • 2010 – 56,915 miles
  • 2009 – 55,660 miles
  • 2008 – 53,638 miles
  • 2007 – 49,374 miles
  • 2006 – 45,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,809 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,809 miles (+4,352)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    500333060026
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass85,457 miles (+4,835)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    287648330072
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH FRONT JACKING POINT CORNERS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR JACKING POINT CORNERS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,622 miles (+9,923)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,622 miles
    Test number
    355126616173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass70,699 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    647944473967
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail70,697 miles (+4,775)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    134731910481
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass65,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    254563709962
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s drumstick
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty in places

  7. Fail65,922 miles (+53)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    382605846617
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s drumstick
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty in places

  8. Pass65,869 miles (-3,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    216394660135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass69,770 miles (+4,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    475298799691
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty

  10. Fail65,375 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,375 miles
    Test number
    446093505145
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass65,375 miles (+2,298)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,375 miles
    Test number
    878733105189
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass63,077 miles (+724)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,077 miles
    Test number
    968280104189
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f drumstick

  13. Pass62,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,353 miles
    Test number
    347847803101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,353 miles (+1,334)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,353 miles
    Test number
    249447603120
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass61,019 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,019 miles
    Test number
    627583102161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,718 miles
    Test number
    277564501102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,718 miles (+2,803)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,718 miles
    Test number
    477234601190
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass56,915 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,915 miles
    Test number
    542723700116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    232646609417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,660 miles (+2,022)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    861846909137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,638 miles
    Test number
    570897108108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,638 miles (+4,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,638 miles
    Test number
    931897808104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,374 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    494229707198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,363 miles (+4,134)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,363 miles
    Test number
    254127307412
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    194274596432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,229 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    152844096054
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

Questions about T49 LAO

Does T49 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T49 LAO expired on 24 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T49 LAO?
The MOT on T49 LAO expired on 24 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T49 LAO done?
T49 LAO was recorded at 89,809 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,282 miles a year.
Has T49 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T49 LAO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T49 LAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T49 LAO find?
T49 LAO failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 8 more.

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