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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T740 EHYMOT history

T740 EHY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
96,012 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T740 EHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T740 EHY was last recorded at 96,012 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,816 miles · 22 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
2,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,012 miles
  • 2020 – 95,816 miles
  • 2019 – 95,388 miles
  • 2018 – 94,866 miles
  • 2017 – 94,169 miles
  • 2016 – 93,382 miles
  • 2015 – 92,231 miles
  • 2014 – 91,164 miles
  • 2013 – 90,064 miles
  • 2012 – 88,410 miles
  • 2011 – 86,714 miles
  • 2010 – 85,036 miles
  • 2009 – 82,852 miles
  • 2008 – 72,891 miles
  • 2007 – 62,982 miles
  • 2006 – 51,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,012 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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,012 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,012 miles
    Test number
    679530191018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,816 miles (+428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    780467076719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass95,388 miles (+522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,388 miles
    Test number
    467727054600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,866 miles (+697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    330480678654
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,169 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    552368980819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  6. Fail94,149 miles (+767)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,149 miles
    Test number
    712922392261
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on not working unless button held on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Pass93,382 miles (+1,151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,382 miles
    Test number
    619238733547
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wing shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f sill / floor area rusting

  8. Pass92,231 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    964163570281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,164 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,164 miles
    Test number
    378960884225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,064 miles (+1,654)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    366204993271
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront sides slightly blue

  11. Pass88,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,410 miles
    Test number
    817853482208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail88,395 miles (+1,681)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    397883782472
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear disc s corroded

  13. Pass86,714 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,714 miles
    Test number
    919057991228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail86,657 miles (+1,621)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,657 miles
    Test number
    239804991278
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass85,036 miles (+4)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,036 miles
    Test number
    712285490219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHazard warning switch has to be pressed more than once to turn off
    • NoteHeat sheild loose on exhaust system
    • NoteO/s rear parkbrake grabing not holding correctly

  16. Fail85,032 miles (+2,180)5 failures10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,032 miles
    Test number
    313744290294
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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 Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHazard warning switch has to be pressed more than once to turn off
    • NoteHeat sheild loose on exhaust system
    • NoteO/s rear parkbrake grabing not holding correctly

  17. Fail82,852 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    354789999205
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondition of all discs
    • NoteGrease and corrosion to rear brake pipes borderline
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteSlight movment in both ball joint

  18. Pass82,852 miles (+9,961)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    902879499267
    • NoteCondition of all discs
    • NoteGrease and corrosion to rear brake pipes borderline
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteSlight movment in both ball joint

  19. Pass72,891 miles (+9,909)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,891 miles
    Test number
    443628668104
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass62,982 miles (+11,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,982 miles
    Test number
    422581497105
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass51,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,664 miles
    Test number
    362161796122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T740 EHY

Does T740 EHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T740 EHY expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T740 EHY?
The MOT on T740 EHY expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T740 EHY done?
T740 EHY was recorded at 96,012 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 2,476 miles a year.
Has T740 EHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T740 EHY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T740 EHY 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 T740 EHY find?
T740 EHY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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