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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T538 FFCMOT history

T538 FFC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
178,830 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 FFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T538 FFC was last recorded at 178,830 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 1,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,584 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,246 miles
Average per year
4,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,830 miles
  • 2022 – 177,584 miles
  • 2021 – 176,485 miles
  • 2020 – 175,435 miles
  • 2019 – 173,381 miles
  • 2018 – 171,434 miles
  • 2017 – 169,175 miles
  • 2016 – 167,038 miles
  • 2015 – 163,300 miles
  • 2014 – 158,269 miles
  • 2013 – 152,989 miles
  • 2012 – 147,898 miles
  • 2011 – 143,703 miles
  • 2010 – 137,168 miles
  • 2009 – 128,156 miles
  • 2008 – 120,904 miles
  • 2007 – 113,115 miles
  • 2006 – 105,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,830 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail178,830 miles (+1,246)1 dangerous7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,830 miles
    Test number
    683598803905
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,584 miles (+1,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    177,584 miles
    Test number
    661900437523
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass176,485 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    176,485 miles
    Test number
    440881795132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements

  4. Fail176,477 miles (+1,042)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,477 miles
    Test number
    213802309510
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements

  5. Pass175,435 miles (+2,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    175,435 miles
    Test number
    850276438823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,381 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    173,381 miles
    Test number
    346112152261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail173,378 miles (+1,944)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,378 miles
    Test number
    648686745570
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass171,434 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    171,434 miles
    Test number
    217754142010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail171,378 miles (+2,203)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,378 miles
    Test number
    202800480626
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass169,175 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    169,175 miles
    Test number
    251573914414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail169,172 miles (+2,134)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,172 miles
    Test number
    540706545969
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass167,038 miles (+3,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    167,038 miles
    Test number
    107445623910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass163,300 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    163,300 miles
    Test number
    757427675039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass158,269 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    158,269 miles
    Test number
    145946574487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,989 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    152,989 miles
    Test number
    876984973043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,898 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    147,898 miles
    Test number
    975998052091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,703 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    143,703 miles
    Test number
    105602981033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail143,651 miles (+6,483)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,651 miles
    Test number
    795056771074
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass137,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    137,168 miles
    Test number
    494357060071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail137,168 miles (+9,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,168 miles
    Test number
    813437660035
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass128,156 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    128,156 miles
    Test number
    662166179068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail128,152 miles (+7,248)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,152 miles
    Test number
    561675779001
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass120,904 miles (+173)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    120,904 miles
    Test number
    203015088036
    • NoteOsf wheel very close to chassis on full rh lock

  24. Fail120,731 miles (+7,616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,731 miles
    Test number
    422430188060
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

  25. Pass113,115 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    113,115 miles
    Test number
    704551867018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    105,726 miles
    Test number
    251246066048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 FFC

Does T538 FFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 FFC expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 FFC?
The MOT on T538 FFC expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 FFC done?
T538 FFC was recorded at 178,830 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 4,296 miles a year.
Has T538 FFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 FFC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T538 FFC 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 T538 FFC find?
T538 FFC failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan, and 12 more.

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