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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T79 LCVMOT history

T79 LCV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2024
Mileage
117,076 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 LCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 LCV was last recorded at 117,076 miles on 24 May 2023, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,032 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
3,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,076 miles
  • 2022 – 114,987 miles
  • 2021 – 112,587 miles
  • 2020 – 110,010 miles
  • 2019 – 107,572 miles
  • 2018 – 104,547 miles
  • 2017 – 101,431 miles
  • 2016 – 96,757 miles
  • 2015 – 93,307 miles
  • 2014 – 90,888 miles
  • 2013 – 88,258 miles
  • 2012 – 85,223 miles
  • 2011 – 80,742 miles
  • 2010 – 76,254 miles
  • 2009 – 71,607 miles
  • 2008 – 67,117 miles
  • 2007 – 62,174 miles
  • 2006 – 55,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,076 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,076 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,076 miles
    Test number
    867091531668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,032 miles (+2,045)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,032 miles
    Test number
    333173956808
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,987 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,987 miles
    Test number
    499261610048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,587 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,587 miles
    Test number
    129212945089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,010 miles (+2,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    722950693535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,572 miles (+3,025)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    107,572 miles
    Test number
    923331645417
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,547 miles
    Test number
    816912288731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Fail104,547 miles (+3,116)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,547 miles
    Test number
    761771318610
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass101,431 miles (+4,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    134997914629
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass96,757 miles (+3,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,757 miles
    Test number
    637519178856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone (rear bush) (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass93,307 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,307 miles
    Test number
    929935835173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,888 miles (+2,630)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,888 miles
    Test number
    428536434113
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass88,258 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,258 miles
    Test number
    897414343137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,223 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,223 miles
    Test number
    299329032476
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail85,199 miles (+4,457)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,199 miles
    Test number
    278992032433
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass80,742 miles (+4,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,742 miles
    Test number
    406584731103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,254 miles (+4,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    810065130147
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,607 miles (+4,490)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,607 miles
    Test number
    901503649128
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass67,117 miles (+4,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    602349048190
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass62,174 miles (+6,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    222842947428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass55,199 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,199 miles
    Test number
    222894756177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,043 miles
    Test number
    100246796030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 LCV

Does T79 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 LCV expired on 2 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 LCV?
The MOT on T79 LCV expired on 2 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 LCV done?
T79 LCV was recorded at 117,076 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 3,621 miles a year.
Has T79 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 LCV has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T79 LCV 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 T79 LCV find?
T79 LCV passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point.

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