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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T687 BFCMOT history

T687 BFC is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2022
Mileage
82,576 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T687 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T687 BFC was last recorded at 82,576 miles on 6 Mar 2023, 5,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,912 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,664 miles
Average per year
2,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,576 miles
  • 2021 – 76,912 miles
  • 2020 – 72,570 miles
  • 2019 – 68,149 miles
  • 2018 – 65,825 miles
  • 2017 – 63,734 miles
  • 2016 – 62,348 miles
  • 2015 – 60,297 miles
  • 2014 – 58,549 miles
  • 2013 – 56,725 miles
  • 2012 – 54,216 miles
  • 2011 – 52,093 miles
  • 2010 – 50,037 miles
  • 2009 – 47,770 miles
  • 2008 – 45,453 miles
  • 2007 – 42,345 miles
  • 2006 – 39,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,576 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,576 miles (+5,664)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,576 miles
    Test number
    251648922492
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass76,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    350366979082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail76,912 miles (+4,342)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    892308436658
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    754838670095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail72,570 miles (+4,421)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    656017305469
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,149 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,149 miles
    Test number
    396060318723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,825 miles (+2,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,825 miles
    Test number
    305073241755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,734 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,734 miles
    Test number
    336202354255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,348 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,348 miles
    Test number
    755624678161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,297 miles (+1,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,297 miles
    Test number
    197668975105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass58,549 miles (+1,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,549 miles
    Test number
    776270194054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass56,725 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,725 miles
    Test number
    238663493060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,216 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,216 miles
    Test number
    256834102430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,093 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,093 miles
    Test number
    138768291030
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

  15. Pass52,093 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,093 miles
    Test number
    567208691060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,037 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,037 miles
    Test number
    760435700147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,770 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    493163819198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,453 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,453 miles
    Test number
    241174138472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,345 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    501539427194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    333399516169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T687 BFC

Does T687 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T687 BFC expired on 29 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T687 BFC?
The MOT on T687 BFC expired on 29 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T687 BFC done?
T687 BFC was recorded at 82,576 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2023, an average of 2,532 miles a year.
Has T687 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T687 BFC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T687 BFC 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 T687 BFC find?
T687 BFC failed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 6 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 8 more.

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