BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T812 TCFMOT history
T812 TCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 May 2022
- Mileage
- 124,970 mi
- At MOT on 10 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T812 TCF
- 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
- 10 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 May 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 10 May 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
T812 TCF was last recorded at 124,970 miles on 10 May 2022, 4,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 120,457 miles · 10 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,513 miles
- Average per year
- 4,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 124,970 miles
- 2021 – 120,457 miles
- 2020 – 115,239 miles
- 2019 – 110,162 miles
- 2018 – 104,334 miles
- 2017 – 98,115 miles
- 2016 – 93,610 miles
- 2015 – 87,864 miles
- 2014 – 81,947 miles
- 2013 – 77,421 miles
- 2012 – 73,422 miles
- 2010 – 70,124 miles
- 2009 – 64,608 miles
- 2008 – 61,842 miles
- 2006 – 59,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail124,970 miles
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Amber oil light on dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Surface rust on underside of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail124,970 miles (+4,513)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,970 miles
- Test number
- 500163410875
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,457 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 120,457 miles
- Test number
- 825208572470
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisorySurface rust in under side off vehicle
Fail120,457 miles (+5,218)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,457 miles
- Test number
- 820113377736
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisorySurface rust in under side off vehicle
Pass115,239 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 115,239 miles
- Test number
- 347577597572
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAmber oil light on dash
- AdvisorySurface rust on underside of vehicle
Fail115,223 miles (+5,061)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,223 miles
- Test number
- 354600598242
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAmber oil light on dash
- AdvisorySurface rust on underside of vehicle
Pass110,162 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 110,162 miles
- Test number
- 600331258910
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail110,162 miles (+5,828)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,162 miles
- Test number
- 163459983664
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,334 miles (+1,277)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 104,334 miles
- Test number
- 511442285150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,057 miles (+4,942)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 103,057 miles
- Test number
- 441740006549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 98,115 miles
- Test number
- 453344533570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,115 miles (+4,505)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,115 miles
- Test number
- 772146907878
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass93,610 miles (+5,746)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 93,610 miles
- Test number
- 681220695173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 87,864 miles
- Test number
- 598314345080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,864 miles (+5,917)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,864 miles
- Test number
- 867501745058
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass81,947 miles (+4,526)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 81,947 miles
- Test number
- 815317234073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,421 miles (+3,999)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 77,421 miles
- Test number
- 879375143063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 73,422 miles
- Test number
- 667406202010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,422 miles (+3,298)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,422 miles
- Test number
- 416895002094
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Pass70,124 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 70,124 miles
- Test number
- 960791450315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail70,124 miles (+2,737)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,124 miles
- Test number
- 532139140398
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail67,387 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,387 miles
- Test number
- 362026400014
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass67,387 miles (+2,779)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 67,387 miles
- Test number
- 560736700093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass64,608 miles (+2,766)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 64,608 miles
- Test number
- 423469409038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,842 miles (+2,148)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 61,842 miles
- Test number
- 554438408005
- NoteAdvise os,ns wipers sligly torn
- NoteAdvise rear plate slightly dule
Pass59,694 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 59,694 miles
- Test number
- 820084356387
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T812 TCF
- Does T812 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T812 TCF expired on 20 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T812 TCF?
- The MOT on T812 TCF expired on 20 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T812 TCF done?
- T812 TCF was recorded at 124,970 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 4,242 miles a year.
- Has T812 TCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T812 TCF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T812 TCF 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 T812 TCF find?
- T812 TCF failed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: emissions not tested; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; offside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 2 more.
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