
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T69 MCSMOT history
T69 MCS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 107,251 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 107,251 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,065 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T69 MCS
- 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
- 29 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T69 MCS was last recorded at 107,251 miles on 8 Jul 2023, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Aug 2012: 106,432 miles, lower than 106,626 miles on 29 Mar 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 107,069 miles · 15 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 182 miles
- Average per year
- 2,065 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 107,251 miles
- 2021 – 107,069 miles
- 2013 – 107,039 miles
- 2012 – 106,432 miles
- 2011 – 106,626 miles
- 2010 – 100,251 miles
- 2009 – 95,859 miles
- 2007 – 88,871 miles
- 2006 – 72,322 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill covers fitted and outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill covers fitted and outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint engine/upper covers fitted (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySkirts fitted outter sills
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
12 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,251 miles (+182)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 107,251 miles
- Test number
- 319217433292
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill covers fitted and outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill covers fitted and outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint engine/upper covers fitted (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySkirts fitted outter sills
Pass107,069 miles (+30)1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 107,069 miles
- Test number
- 652983827442
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner arch wheels fitted can not be seen
- AdvisoryDid not lock on rear both hand brake and o/s/r hand brake
- AdvisorySkirts fitted both sides outter sills
Pass107,039 miles (+607)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 107,039 miles
- Test number
- 165794713212
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass106,432 miles (-194)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 106,432 miles
- Test number
- 126140542269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass106,626 miles (+6,375)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 106,626 miles
- Test number
- 119078181482
- NoteSlight bind all brakes
- NoteUnder body damage front to rear
Pass100,251 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 100,251 miles
- Test number
- 531152010109
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvise slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall
Fail100,251 miles (+4,392)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,251 miles
- Test number
- 402551010156
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvise slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall
Pass95,859 miles (+6,988)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 95,859 miles
- Test number
- 553206699001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s & o/s rear floors damaged
Pass88,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 88,871 miles
- Test number
- 290201947273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,871 miles (+16,549)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,871 miles
- Test number
- 560409737254
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass72,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 72,322 miles
- Test number
- 593733226219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,322 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,322 miles
- Test number
- 681550726299
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Questions about T69 MCS
- Does T69 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T69 MCS expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T69 MCS?
- The MOT on T69 MCS expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T69 MCS done?
- T69 MCS was recorded at 107,251 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2023, an average of 2,065 miles a year.
- Has T69 MCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T69 MCS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2010.
- Has the mileage on T69 MCS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T69 MCS find?
- T69 MCS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill jacking point, and 7 more.
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