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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T650 EBFMOT history

T650 EBF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2022
Mileage
88,389 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T650 EBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T650 EBF was last recorded at 88,389 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 2,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,369 miles · 4 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,020 miles
Average per year
2,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,389 miles
  • 2021 – 86,369 miles
  • 2019 – 84,979 miles
  • 2018 – 82,186 miles
  • 2017 – 80,005 miles
  • 2014 – 79,668 miles
  • 2013 – 79,238 miles
  • 2012 – 75,681 miles
  • 2011 – 70,658 miles
  • 2010 – 67,257 miles
  • 2009 – 60,036 miles
  • 2008 – 58,366 miles
  • 2007 – 55,529 miles
  • 2006 – 52,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,389 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top of the shock is very corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front 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))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top of the shock is very corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail88,389 miles (+2,020)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,389 miles
    Test number
    770245615678
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top of the shock is very corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top of the shock is very corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,369 miles
    Test number
    764224147623
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Join between Middle and Back Sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail86,369 miles (+1,390)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,369 miles
    Test number
    533800526800
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Join between Middle and Back Sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass84,979 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    932570420231
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail84,970 miles (+2,784)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,970 miles
    Test number
    127764367755
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass82,186 miles (+2,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    698568571737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cv gaitor perished
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass80,005 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    303925300511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,668 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,668 miles
    Test number
    809677704202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,238 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,238 miles
    Test number
    507698903115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    105297912147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,681 miles (+5,023)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    627477812112
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn very heavily on inner edge

  12. Pass70,658 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    528066921139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,257 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    943530730165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,177 miles (+7,141)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,177 miles
    Test number
    181796020178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  15. Pass60,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,036 miles
    Test number
    891976029164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,036 miles (+1,670)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,036 miles
    Test number
    340885229159
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass58,366 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    273621678422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,529 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    611614217164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,620 miles
    Test number
    312692916106
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail52,620 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,620 miles
    Test number
    473922116180
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T650 EBF

Does T650 EBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T650 EBF expired on 3 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T650 EBF?
The MOT on T650 EBF expired on 3 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T650 EBF done?
T650 EBF was recorded at 88,389 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
Has T650 EBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T650 EBF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T650 EBF 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 T650 EBF find?
T650 EBF failed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers likely to become detached top of the shock is very corroded; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 5 more.

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