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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T71 EBWMOT history

T71 EBW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
141,622 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 EBW
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 EBW was last recorded at 141,622 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 2,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,834 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,788 miles
Average per year
900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,622 miles
  • 2024 – 138,834 miles
  • 2023 – 134,036 miles
  • 2022 – 127,811 miles
  • 2021 – 122,240 miles
  • 2013 – 119,669 miles
  • 2012 – 115,043 miles
  • 2011 – 109,473 miles
  • 2010 – 103,953 miles
  • 2009 – 98,052 miles
  • 2008 – 91,152 miles
  • 2007 – 81,345 miles
  • 2006 – 72,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,622 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.

  • No eml

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,622 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,622 miles
    Test number
    651701809845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,834 miles (+4,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,834 miles
    Test number
    478810840192
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass134,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,036 miles
    Test number
    588389149964
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo eml

  4. Fail134,018 miles (+6,207)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,018 miles
    Test number
    467826724305
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo eml

  5. Pass127,811 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,811 miles
    Test number
    847289081276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo EML

  6. Fail127,680 miles (+5,440)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,680 miles
    Test number
    951919174084
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo EML

  7. Pass122,240 miles (+2,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,240 miles
    Test number
    965155142244
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower bolt joint slightly play/worn

  8. Fail119,669 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,669 miles
    Test number
    136949383156
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass119,669 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    119,669 miles
    Test number
    485839983124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass115,043 miles (+5,570)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,043 miles
    Test number
    855970952149
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass109,473 miles (+148)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,473 miles
    Test number
    298177941152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion on near side rear wheel arch.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail109,325 miles (+5,372)1 failure7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,325 miles
    Test number
    859781841155
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion on near side rear wheel arch.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass103,953 miles (+5,901)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,953 miles
    Test number
    374939640108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass98,052 miles (+6,900)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,052 miles
    Test number
    753041539171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,152 miles (+9,807)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,152 miles
    Test number
    404439518143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,345 miles (+8,850)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,345 miles
    Test number
    661263917106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    272312926150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,634 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,634 miles
    Test number
    800232426179
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T71 EBW

Does T71 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T71 EBW expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T71 EBW?
The MOT on T71 EBW expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T71 EBW done?
T71 EBW was recorded at 141,622 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 900 miles a year.
Has T71 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 EBW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T71 EBW 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 T71 EBW find?
T71 EBW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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