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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T780 BFCMOT history

T780 BFC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 83,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,533 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T780 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T780 BFC was last recorded at 83,533 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,528 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,533 miles
  • 2025 – 82,792 miles
  • 2024 – 82,612 miles
  • 2023 – 81,769 miles
  • 2022 – 80,516 miles
  • 2021 – 79,905 miles
  • 2020 – 79,492 miles
  • 2019 – 78,816 miles
  • 2018 – 77,652 miles
  • 2017 – 76,057 miles
  • 2016 – 74,636 miles
  • 2015 – 73,396 miles
  • 2014 – 72,081 miles
  • 2013 – 68,197 miles
  • 2012 – 58,487 miles
  • 2011 – 46,081 miles
  • 2010 – 42,636 miles
  • 2009 – 39,114 miles
  • 2008 – 35,573 miles
  • 2007 – 31,267 miles
  • 2006 – 27,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,533 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,533 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,533 miles
    Test number
    952437319014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,528 miles (+736)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    353482902549
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally corroded

  3. Pass82,792 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,792 miles
    Test number
    139846605026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,612 miles
    Test number
    769403565533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail82,610 miles (+13)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,610 miles
    Test number
    464503616278
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material bonding failed (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail82,597 miles (+828)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,597 miles
    Test number
    859672939738
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,769 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,769 miles
    Test number
    805865732305
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail81,769 miles (+1,253)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,769 miles
    Test number
    789533063279
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bolt on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass80,516 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,516 miles
    Test number
    131604475425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail80,512 miles (+607)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,512 miles
    Test number
    368275877238
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill behind skirt (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass79,905 miles (+413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    666250091007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,492 miles (+676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,492 miles
    Test number
    761616493182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,816 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    245264857193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail78,815 miles (+1,163)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,815 miles
    Test number
    183060089106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass77,652 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    970360087396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,057 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,057 miles
    Test number
    157798676747
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded/broken
    • AdvisoryLower arm bushes worn

  17. Fail76,055 miles (+1,419)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,055 miles
    Test number
    463897272631
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded/broken
    • AdvisoryLower arm bushes worn

  18. Pass74,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    138111582686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail74,636 miles (+1,240)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    186555037659
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass73,396 miles (+1,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,396 miles
    Test number
    219475235477
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded

  21. Pass72,081 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,081 miles
    Test number
    615314434177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,197 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    389230743179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,188 miles (+9,701)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    285704433459
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass58,487 miles (+12,406)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,487 miles
    Test number
    976479452139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine breather pipe split

  25. Pass46,081 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    599233831113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,636 miles (+3,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,636 miles
    Test number
    464401230167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass39,114 miles (+3,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    102297829192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass35,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    610616158116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail35,573 miles (+4,306)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    852926058166
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass31,267 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,267 miles
    Test number
    173221047153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass27,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,296 miles
    Test number
    743592346120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T780 BFC

Does T780 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T780 BFC is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T780 BFC?
The MOT on T780 BFC is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T780 BFC done?
T780 BFC was recorded at 83,533 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,781 miles a year.
Has T780 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T780 BFC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T780 BFC 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 T780 BFC find?
T780 BFC passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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