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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T623 NARMOT history

T623 NAR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
143,598 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T623 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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T623 NAR was last recorded at 143,598 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,826 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
3,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,598 miles
  • 2022 – 142,826 miles
  • 2021 – 141,768 miles
  • 2020 – 140,391 miles
  • 2019 – 138,828 miles
  • 2018 – 137,442 miles
  • 2017 – 136,038 miles
  • 2016 – 134,296 miles
  • 2015 – 131,850 miles
  • 2014 – 128,307 miles
  • 2013 – 123,997 miles
  • 2012 – 119,911 miles
  • 2011 – 116,331 miles
  • 2010 – 112,889 miles
  • 2009 – 108,079 miles
  • 2008 – 101,906 miles
  • 2007 – 94,426 miles
  • 2006 – 90,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,598 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shocker casing corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • O/s front door mirror cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Both rear brake hose mountings deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front head lamp lenses fadded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,598 miles (+772)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,598 miles
    Test number
    217904236444
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shocker casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass142,826 miles (+1,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,826 miles
    Test number
    978176420949
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror cracked

  3. Pass141,768 miles (+1,377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,768 miles
    Test number
    425973732877
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose mountings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp lenses fadded
    • AdvisoryO/s front door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s front lower suspension arm inner ball joint dust cover split
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint deteriorated

  4. Pass140,391 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,391 miles
    Test number
    775602782105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses fadded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose mountings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s front door mirror cracked

  5. Fail140,391 miles (+1,563)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,391 miles
    Test number
    863043904414
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses fadded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose mountings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s front door mirror cracked

  6. Pass138,828 miles (+1,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,828 miles
    Test number
    856554303119
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp lenses fadded
    • AdvisoryO/s front door mirror cracked

  7. Pass137,442 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,442 miles
    Test number
    220566779028
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAir bag light intermitent
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses fadded

  8. Fail137,442 miles (+1,404)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,442 miles
    Test number
    293176744706
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAir bag light intermitent
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses fadded

  9. Pass136,038 miles (+1,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    306912552344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass134,296 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,296 miles
    Test number
    673700210394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,850 miles (+3,543)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    131,850 miles
    Test number
    707552215000
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass128,307 miles (+39)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    128,307 miles
    Test number
    448753514065
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  13. Fail128,268 miles (+4,271)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,268 miles
    Test number
    905938104067
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  14. Pass123,997 miles (+4,086)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    696807213024
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  15. Pass119,911 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    119,911 miles
    Test number
    689639902068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  16. Fail119,911 miles (+3,580)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,911 miles
    Test number
    717099802087
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  17. Pass116,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    459368811012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,331 miles (+3,442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    666208911018
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass112,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    112,889 miles
    Test number
    503562040047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,889 miles (+4,810)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,889 miles
    Test number
    943032140066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass108,079 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    108,079 miles
    Test number
    233645939064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,906 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    284531858048
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass101,906 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    423651658026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,426 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,426 miles
    Test number
    454846627093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,733 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    90,733 miles
    Test number
    942572256039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T623 NAR

Does T623 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T623 NAR expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T623 NAR?
The MOT on T623 NAR expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T623 NAR done?
T623 NAR was recorded at 143,598 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 3,134 miles a year.
Has T623 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T623 NAR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T623 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 T623 NAR find?
T623 NAR failed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within rear arm mounting; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear, and 4 more.

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