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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T591 EFCMOT history

T591 EFC is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
56,423 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T591 EFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T591 EFC was last recorded at 56,423 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 4,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,555 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,868 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,423 miles
  • 2025 – 51,555 miles
  • 2024 – 47,288 miles
  • 2022 – 40,777 miles
  • 2021 – 34,392 miles
  • 2020 – 33,623 miles
  • 2019 – 32,617 miles
  • 2018 – 31,718 miles
  • 2017 – 30,597 miles
  • 2016 – 29,501 miles
  • 2015 – 28,352 miles
  • 2014 – 27,403 miles
  • 2013 – 25,514 miles
  • 2012 – 23,971 miles
  • 2011 – 22,956 miles
  • 2010 – 21,627 miles
  • 2009 – 20,174 miles
  • 2008 – 18,525 miles
  • 2007 – 17,122 miles
  • 2006 – 15,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,423 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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both front anti rollbar linkrod lower bushes starting to debond

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine/steering oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,423 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    56,423 miles
    Test number
    852703415720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,555 miles (+4,267)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    712160254187
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front doorcard loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside jacking blocks missing

  3. Pass47,288 miles (+6,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,288 miles
    Test number
    521109729174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,777 miles
    Test number
    305002335052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,777 miles (+6,385)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,777 miles
    Test number
    290627992060
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass34,392 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    214498559052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    490234911100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,623 miles (+1,006)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    126845961710
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass32,617 miles (+899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,617 miles
    Test number
    521108087947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass31,718 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,718 miles
    Test number
    552122733361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,597 miles (+1,096)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,597 miles
    Test number
    252948157890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass29,501 miles (+1,149)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,501 miles
    Test number
    836266744804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak identified from engine and burning on exhaust manifold
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass28,352 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,352 miles
    Test number
    423338618400
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti rollbar linkrod lower bushes starting to debond
    • AdvisoryEngine/steering oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear reg plates deterioated
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower balljoints
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front damper

  14. Fail28,351 miles (+948)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,351 miles
    Test number
    427779075932
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti rollbar linkrod lower bushes starting to debond
    • AdvisoryEngine/steering oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear reg plates deterioated
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower balljoints
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front damper

  15. Pass27,403 miles (+859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,403 miles
    Test number
    416816844460
    • NoteOil leaks

  16. Pass26,544 miles (+1,030)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    138342324068
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass25,514 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,514 miles
    Test number
    279280933078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail25,514 miles (+1,543)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,514 miles
    Test number
    755770333086
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass23,971 miles (+1,015)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,971 miles
    Test number
    748485522096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass22,956 miles (+1,329)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,956 miles
    Test number
    516414631056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass21,627 miles (+1,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,627 miles
    Test number
    674898520012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass20,174 miles (+1,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,174 miles
    Test number
    662049429064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  23. Pass18,525 miles (+1,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,525 miles
    Test number
    952918318022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass17,122 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,122 miles
    Test number
    943230437005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,241 miles
    Test number
    571054636029
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T591 EFC

Does T591 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T591 EFC is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T591 EFC?
The MOT on T591 EFC is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T591 EFC done?
T591 EFC was recorded at 56,423 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has T591 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T591 EFC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T591 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 T591 EFC find?
T591 EFC passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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