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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

T70 NFLMOT history

T70 NFL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
97,703 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 NFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 NFL was last recorded at 97,703 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2011: 56,325 miles, lower than 514,943 miles on 16 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,116 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
587 miles
Average per year
4,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,703 miles
  • 2022 – 97,116 miles
  • 2020 – 96,004 miles
  • 2019 – 95,234 miles
  • 2018 – 93,608 miles
  • 2017 – 92,368 miles
  • 2016 – 89,078 miles
  • 2015 – 82,257 miles
  • 2014 – 71,527 miles
  • 2013 – 64,112 miles
  • 2012 – 59,864 miles
  • 2011 – 56,325 miles
  • 2010 – 514,943 miles
  • 2009 – 45,787 miles
  • 2008 – 39,126 miles
  • 2007 – 31,482 miles
  • 2006 – 21,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,703 miles
    Test number
    447285168405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
  2. Fail97,703 miles (+587)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,703 miles
    Test number
    394392584038
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner lose (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
  3. Pass97,116 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,116 miles
    Test number
    245079732872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,115 miles (+1,111)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,115 miles
    Test number
    770309223845
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass96,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,004 miles
    Test number
    225528585581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,004 miles (+770)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,004 miles
    Test number
    737144396983
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass95,234 miles (+1,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,234 miles
    Test number
    608717947186
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning devices not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded - close to limit (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass93,608 miles (+1,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,608 miles
    Test number
    575267617938
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryLarge cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
  9. Pass92,368 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    396001652833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  10. Fail92,368 miles (+3,290)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    737715533922
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass89,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,078 miles
    Test number
    567559959026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage
  12. Fail89,067 miles (+6,810)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,067 miles
    Test number
    529278347476
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass82,257 miles (+10,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,257 miles
    Test number
    812426461620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass71,527 miles (+7,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,527 miles
    Test number
    885073994294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass64,112 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    158528793215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,864 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    605460472266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    669875161269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,325 miles (-458,618)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    875765461263
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass514,943 miles (+469,156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    514,943 miles
    Test number
    362869050449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,787 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,787 miles
    Test number
    503161169260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,126 miles (+7,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    361996268433
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass31,482 miles (+10,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,482 miles
    Test number
    191297767201
    • NoteFront sheild fitted and sill covers fitted unable a full check of parts
  23. Pass21,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,305 miles
    Test number
    392224656418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 NFL

Does T70 NFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T70 NFL expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T70 NFL?
The MOT on T70 NFL expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T70 NFL done?
T70 NFL was recorded at 97,703 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 4,503 miles a year.
Has T70 NFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 NFL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T70 NFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T70 NFL find?
T70 NFL passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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