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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T674 ARCMOT history

T674 ARC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,901 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T674 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T674 ARC was last recorded at 94,901 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 1,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,453 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,448 miles
Average per year
2,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,901 miles
  • 2025 – 93,453 miles
  • 2024 – 90,506 miles
  • 2020 – 86,792 miles
  • 2019 – 86,777 miles
  • 2018 – 86,355 miles
  • 2017 – 83,762 miles
  • 2016 – 81,792 miles
  • 2015 – 79,396 miles
  • 2014 – 77,246 miles
  • 2013 – 73,085 miles
  • 2012 – 66,179 miles
  • 2011 – 59,939 miles
  • 2010 – 55,408 miles
  • 2009 – 51,268 miles
  • 2008 – 47,288 miles
  • 2007 – 42,545 miles
  • 2006 – 36,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,901 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,901 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,901 miles
    Test number
    869289567949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,453 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    714476809372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,506 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,506 miles
    Test number
    412294474791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,792 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,792 miles
    Test number
    177893503634
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,792 miles (+15)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,792 miles
    Test number
    880147463368
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,777 miles (+422)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,777 miles
    Test number
    798636598762
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass86,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    359804354012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel arch slightly corroded both sides

  8. Fail86,355 miles (+2,593)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    104981370018
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel arch slightly corroded both sides

  9. Pass83,762 miles (+1,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,762 miles
    Test number
    157846155130
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass81,792 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,792 miles
    Test number
    268610784941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,396 miles (+2,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,396 miles
    Test number
    677860475095
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass77,246 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    787402354055
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front brake look burnt and disc looks like it has heat damage
    • NoteNear side front wheel stiff to turn

  13. Fail77,246 miles (+4,161)9 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    416829444057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front brake look burnt and disc looks like it has heat damage
    • NoteNear side front wheel stiff to turn

  14. Pass73,085 miles (+6,906)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,085 miles
    Test number
    408094653081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,179 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,179 miles
    Test number
    965526252088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,939 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    979643141071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,408 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,408 miles
    Test number
    511817030033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,268 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    984692349046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,288 miles (+4,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,288 miles
    Test number
    541377248043
    • NotePower steering overfilled, sprayed out of reservoir during test.

  20. Pass42,545 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    900534747070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,803 miles
    Test number
    170364756441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,803 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,803 miles
    Test number
    851034656024
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T674 ARC

Does T674 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T674 ARC is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T674 ARC?
The MOT on T674 ARC is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T674 ARC done?
T674 ARC was recorded at 94,901 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 2,892 miles a year.
Has T674 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T674 ARC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T674 ARC 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 T674 ARC find?
T674 ARC passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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