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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T4 LHCMOT history

T4 LHC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 145,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,121 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 LHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 LHC was last recorded at 145,121 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Aug 2015: 94,534 miles, lower than 974,508 miles on 22 Aug 2015.

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
143,730 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,391 miles
Average per year
4,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,121 miles
  • 2025 – 143,730 miles
  • 2024 – 141,157 miles
  • 2023 – 135,684 miles
  • 2022 – 133,029 miles
  • 2021 – 129,531 miles
  • 2020 – 124,632 miles
  • 2019 – 119,917 miles
  • 2018 – 114,747 miles
  • 2017 – 109,592 miles
  • 2016 – 101,657 miles
  • 2015 – 94,534 miles
  • 2014 – 87,693 miles
  • 2013 – 81,365 miles
  • 2012 – 73,695 miles
  • 2011 – 66,958 miles
  • 2010 – 65,650 miles
  • 2009 – 61,518 miles
  • 2008 – 58,543 miles
  • 2007 – 54,023 miles
  • 2006 – 46,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,121 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Under-trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,121 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,121 miles
    Test number
    795777283359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,730 miles (+2,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,730 miles
    Test number
    519558992836
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,157 miles (+5,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,157 miles
    Test number
    113431422386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  4. Pass135,684 miles (+2,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,684 miles
    Test number
    855941127569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,029 miles (+3,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,029 miles
    Test number
    802637971089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass129,531 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,531 miles
    Test number
    805036613529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake bleed nipple missing, not leaking at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door cant be opened from the inside
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear shock absorbers corroded

  7. Fail129,531 miles (+4,899)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,531 miles
    Test number
    264424418447
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links bent slightly (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake bleed nipple missing, not leaking at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door cant be opened from the inside
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear shock absorbers corroded

  8. Pass124,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,632 miles
    Test number
    922993478005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,632 miles (+4,715)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,632 miles
    Test number
    490178224892
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass119,917 miles (+5,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,917 miles
    Test number
    560088994333
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass114,747 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    765193761810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside/offside tyres cracking in structure
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  12. Fail114,747 miles (+5,155)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    315659857502
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside/offside tyres cracking in structure
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  13. Pass109,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,592 miles
    Test number
    462227189245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,592 miles (+7,935)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,592 miles
    Test number
    232349253744
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass101,657 miles (+7,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,657 miles
    Test number
    556246030535
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped

  16. Pass94,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    848136261270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,534 miles (-879,974)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    773411409514
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail974,508 miles (+886,815)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    974,508 miles
    Test number
    683892707800
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass87,693 miles (+6,328)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    168158424276
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes age cracking
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm rear bush age cracking and has slight play
    • NoteRear brake disc worn

  20. Pass81,365 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,365 miles
    Test number
    698536733244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted
    • NoteFront brake pads worn slightly
    • NoteRear tyres age cracked

  21. Fail81,365 miles (+7,670)2 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,365 miles
    Test number
    767666333281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted
    • NoteFront brake pads worn slightly
    • NoteRear tyres age cracked

  22. Pass73,695 miles (+6,737)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    937608022201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs ridged and lipped
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished on outer wall

  23. Pass66,958 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    385968241239
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Fail66,958 miles (+1,308)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    359608641440
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass65,650 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    200720490431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,518 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    494282409200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,913 miles (+1,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,913 miles
    Test number
    272646559080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass58,543 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,543 miles
    Test number
    841963948080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,494 miles (+4,471)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    303852848029
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass54,023 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,023 miles
    Test number
    204934247036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail54,005 miles (+7,777)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,005 miles
    Test number
    704493547092
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass46,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    864694656062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 LHC

Does T4 LHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 LHC is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 LHC?
The MOT on T4 LHC is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 LHC done?
T4 LHC was recorded at 145,121 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,831 miles a year.
Has T4 LHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 LHC has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T4 LHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 LHC find?
T4 LHC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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