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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T832 TCFMOT history

T832 TCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
86,025 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T832 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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T832 TCF was last recorded at 86,025 miles on 14 May 2025, 386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2015: 50,582 miles, lower than 79,619 miles on 29 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,639 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
386 miles
Average per year
2,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,025 miles
  • 2024 – 85,639 miles
  • 2023 – 85,478 miles
  • 2022 – 84,646 miles
  • 2021 – 83,224 miles
  • 2020 – 82,502 miles
  • 2019 – 82,290 miles
  • 2017 – 81,911 miles
  • 2016 – 81,233 miles
  • 2015 – 50,582 miles
  • 2014 – 79,619 miles
  • 2013 – 79,019 miles
  • 2012 – 77,836 miles
  • 2011 – 74,729 miles
  • 2010 – 69,899 miles
  • 2009 – 61,155 miles
  • 2008 – 51,526 miles
  • 2007 – 45,345 miles
  • 2006 – 40,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,025 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,025 miles (+386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,025 miles
    Test number
    730343092670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass85,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,639 miles
    Test number
    628750180393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,639 miles (+161)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,639 miles
    Test number
    508604245732
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  4. Pass85,478 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,478 miles
    Test number
    438875841262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,646 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,646 miles
    Test number
    319980083687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,224 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,224 miles
    Test number
    574710529459
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail83,217 miles (+715)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    988918519246
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass82,502 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,502 miles
    Test number
    519357610708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,290 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,290 miles
    Test number
    430287892878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,911 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,911 miles
    Test number
    122288364697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,233 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,233 miles
    Test number
    390558178459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,221 miles (+30,639)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,221 miles
    Test number
    359691526491
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass50,582 miles (-29,037)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    519702429610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,619 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    845103334324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,019 miles
    Test number
    927243443370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,019 miles (+1,183)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,019 miles
    Test number
    145649433308
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass77,836 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,836 miles
    Test number
    696723142305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,729 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,729 miles
    Test number
    738451521303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,899 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,899 miles
    Test number
    550011900311
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass69,899 miles (+8,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,899 miles
    Test number
    933651100327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass61,155 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    120322809379
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail61,155 miles (+9,629)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    884292609325
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass51,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    173934208342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail51,526 miles (+6,181)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    134833608383
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass45,345 miles (+4,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,345 miles
    Test number
    691442107352
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  26. Fail40,731 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,731 miles
    Test number
    294394006317
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  27. Pass40,731 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,731 miles
    Test number
    950314606389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T832 TCF

Does T832 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T832 TCF expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T832 TCF?
The MOT on T832 TCF expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T832 TCF done?
T832 TCF was recorded at 86,025 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 2,444 miles a year.
Has T832 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T832 TCF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T832 TCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T832 TCF find?
T832 TCF passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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