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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T712 TBDMOT history

T712 TBD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
93,500 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T712 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T712 TBD was last recorded at 93,500 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 1,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,302 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,198 miles
Average per year
2,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,500 miles
  • 2022 – 92,302 miles
  • 2021 – 89,631 miles
  • 2015 – 88,402 miles
  • 2014 – 84,386 miles
  • 2013 – 79,866 miles
  • 2012 – 75,612 miles
  • 2011 – 73,823 miles
  • 2010 – 72,032 miles
  • 2009 – 68,429 miles
  • 2008 – 63,958 miles
  • 2007 – 59,700 miles
  • 2006 – 54,901 miles
  • 2005 – 49,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,500 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Both front outer brake pipes slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Seat tilt function inopretive, not allowing acsess to rear seats.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear screen damaged and deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,500 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,500 miles
    Test number
    828496811102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,302 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,302 miles
    Test number
    866546293852
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Shock Dust Covers Insecure
    • AdvisorySill Kit/covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside Under-silled

  3. Fail92,211 miles (+2,580)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    502047760926
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber support detached
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Foglamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody sound deadening resting/rubbing on propshaft

  4. Pass89,631 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    852643332132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,387 miles
    Test number
    548447025803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside ( corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,385 miles (+983)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,385 miles
    Test number
    791365116755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside ( corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,402 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,402 miles
    Test number
    719335931867
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat tilt function inopretive, not allowing acsess to rear seats.
    • AdvisoryRear screen damaged and deteriorated.

  8. Fail88,385 miles (+3,999)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,385 miles
    Test number
    719816413826
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat tilt function inopretive, not allowing acsess to rear seats.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear screen damaged and deteriorated.

  9. Pass84,386 miles (+4,520)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,386 miles
    Test number
    729659814362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteDrivers seat does not fold back.
    • NoteRubbing noise behind steering wheel

  10. Pass79,866 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    419812013308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside drivers seat does not fold in the forward postion

  11. Fail79,849 miles (+4,237)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,849 miles
    Test number
    456060013414
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside drivers seat does not fold in the forward postion

  12. Pass75,612 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    975453212363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,823 miles
    Test number
    886847901393
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail73,823 miles (+1,791)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,823 miles
    Test number
    925957101311
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass72,032 miles (+48)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    202154210339
    • NoteSome front brake imbalance. o/s/f tyre requires inflating.

  16. Fail71,984 miles (+3,555)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,984 miles
    Test number
    793425100348
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSome front brake imbalance. o/s/f tyre requires inflating.

  17. Pass68,429 miles (+4,471)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    422190619415
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s handbrake just reaches %
    • NoteN/s/f tyrebsald on inner edge and on limits
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePoss fault n/s headlight
    • NoteRear brake pipes corr
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass63,958 miles (+4,258)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,958 miles
    Test number
    813518808332
    • NoteN/s handbrake just reaches %
    • NoteRear brake pipes corr

  19. Pass59,700 miles (+4,799)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,700 miles
    Test number
    480263017366
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteSide repeaters going white
    • NoteStrong note- n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge(raised tread pattern)

  20. Pass54,901 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,901 miles
    Test number
    922512216305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,883 miles (+5,748)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,883 miles
    Test number
    404777006461
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder vehicle lighting insecure

  22. Pass49,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    621530385210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T712 TBD

Does T712 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T712 TBD expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T712 TBD?
The MOT on T712 TBD expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T712 TBD done?
T712 TBD was recorded at 93,500 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 2,223 miles a year.
Has T712 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T712 TBD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T712 TBD 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 T712 TBD find?
T712 TBD passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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