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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T585 EFCMOT history

T585 EFC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
149,381 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T585 EFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T585 EFC was last recorded at 149,381 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 6,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,124 miles · 1 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
6,257 miles
Average per year
5,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,381 miles
  • 2023 – 143,124 miles
  • 2022 – 130,698 miles
  • 2021 – 123,774 miles
  • 2020 – 121,460 miles
  • 2019 – 116,432 miles
  • 2018 – 109,423 miles
  • 2017 – 103,054 miles
  • 2016 – 96,650 miles
  • 2015 – 90,646 miles
  • 2014 – 84,203 miles
  • 2013 – 77,851 miles
  • 2012 – 72,258 miles
  • 2011 – 69,677 miles
  • 2010 – 67,426 miles
  • 2009 – 66,826 miles
  • 2008 – 64,079 miles
  • 2007 – 62,420 miles
  • 2006 – 57,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,381 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - aft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,381 miles (+6,257)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,381 miles
    Test number
    180655760677
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass143,124 miles (+12,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,124 miles
    Test number
    949275297608
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,698 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    930948718928
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,695 miles (+6,921)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,695 miles
    Test number
    490411479106
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,774 miles (+2,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,774 miles
    Test number
    666541606501
    • AdvisoryNearside Head lamp adjuster slow to operate.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R Pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass121,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,460 miles
    Test number
    155070545318
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail121,460 miles (+5,028)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,460 miles
    Test number
    228719710555
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass116,432 miles (+7,009)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,432 miles
    Test number
    880586838963
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass109,423 miles (+6,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,423 miles
    Test number
    937174931309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass103,054 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,054 miles
    Test number
    572406798589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,799 miles (+6,149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,799 miles
    Test number
    609810805681
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass96,650 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,650 miles
    Test number
    469447943172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,646 miles (+6,443)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,646 miles
    Test number
    116798765471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,203 miles (+6,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    337003374080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,851 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,851 miles
    Test number
    357324973069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,258 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,258 miles
    Test number
    569426272025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,677 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    169071481009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,426 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,426 miles
    Test number
    240851480055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,826 miles
    Test number
    183534889483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,824 miles (+2,745)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,824 miles
    Test number
    474024589098
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  21. Pass64,079 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,079 miles
    Test number
    511005288068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,420 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,420 miles
    Test number
    423469887041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,455 miles
    Test number
    103656276059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T585 EFC

Does T585 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T585 EFC expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T585 EFC?
The MOT on T585 EFC expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T585 EFC done?
T585 EFC was recorded at 149,381 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 5,093 miles a year.
Has T585 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T585 EFC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T585 EFC 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 T585 EFC find?
T585 EFC failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; oil leaking excessively from engine, and 5 more.

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