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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T524 NARMOT history

T524 NAR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,814 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T524 NAR
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T524 NAR was last recorded at 93,814 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 3,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,644 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,170 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,814 miles
  • 2025 – 90,644 miles
  • 2024 – 88,442 miles
  • 2022 – 86,821 miles
  • 2021 – 82,786 miles
  • 2020 – 73,707 miles
  • 2019 – 61,275 miles
  • 2018 – 57,945 miles
  • 2017 – 52,649 miles
  • 2016 – 44,654 miles
  • 2015 – 41,711 miles
  • 2014 – 39,022 miles
  • 2013 – 35,532 miles
  • 2012 – 30,226 miles
  • 2011 – 23,541 miles
  • 2010 – 16,108 miles
  • 2009 – 10,196 miles
  • 2008 – 9,910 miles
  • 2007 – 9,458 miles
  • 2006 – 8,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,814 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,814 miles (+3,170)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,814 miles
    Test number
    560741441822
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass90,644 miles (+2,202)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    573967300031
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s tread low, cut & perished (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,442 miles
    Test number
    802927399461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail88,442 miles (+1,621)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,442 miles
    Test number
    460344108361
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass86,821 miles (+4,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    345004172721
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack ends have slight play

  6. Pass82,786 miles (+9,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,786 miles
    Test number
    592944610387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass73,707 miles (+12,432)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,707 miles
    Test number
    718503243315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,275 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    849860469372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,945 miles (+5,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,945 miles
    Test number
    945674758964
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass52,649 miles (+7,995)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,649 miles
    Test number
    150760061837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,654 miles (+2,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,654 miles
    Test number
    547885564398
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass41,711 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    998012945126
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail41,643 miles (+2,621)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,643 miles
    Test number
    336526235166
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass39,022 miles (+3,490)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,022 miles
    Test number
    278563234488
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perishing

  15. Pass35,532 miles (+5,306)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,532 miles
    Test number
    278108433163
    • NoteALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO PERISH
    • NoteBOTH SIDE LOWER BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY BUT FLOATING TYPE

  16. Pass30,226 miles (+6,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,226 miles
    Test number
    229843632184
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass23,541 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,541 miles
    Test number
    958702661189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,108 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,108 miles
    Test number
    981845630138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,196 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,196 miles
    Test number
    442150459174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,910 miles (+452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,910 miles
    Test number
    354291668165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass9,458 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,458 miles
    Test number
    121365847113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    8,360 miles
    Test number
    270506946188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T524 NAR

Does T524 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T524 NAR is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T524 NAR?
The MOT on T524 NAR is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T524 NAR done?
T524 NAR was recorded at 93,814 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has T524 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T524 NAR has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T524 NAR 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 T524 NAR find?
T524 NAR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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