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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T834 TBAMOT history

T834 TBA is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,563 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T834 TBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T834 TBA was last recorded at 92,563 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,557 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,563 miles
  • 2025 – 86,391 miles
  • 2024 – 80,667 miles
  • 2023 – 80,316 miles
  • 2022 – 79,429 miles
  • 2021 – 78,289 miles
  • 2020 – 76,200 miles
  • 2019 – 74,557 miles
  • 2018 – 70,238 miles
  • 2017 – 65,181 miles
  • 2016 – 56,257 miles
  • 2015 – 56,241 miles
  • 2014 – 55,512 miles
  • 2013 – 50,879 miles
  • 2012 – 45,437 miles
  • 2011 – 40,286 miles
  • 2010 – 35,339 miles
  • 2009 – 34,293 miles
  • 2008 – 33,283 miles
  • 2007 – 30,862 miles
  • 2006 – 29,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,563 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,563 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,563 miles
    Test number
    119468848760
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail92,557 miles (+6,166)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,557 miles
    Test number
    289640659289
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass86,391 miles (+5,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,391 miles
    Test number
    206921370051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,667 miles (+351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    445466508693
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass80,316 miles (+887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,316 miles
    Test number
    540924287258
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,429 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,429 miles
    Test number
    538774701521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,289 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,289 miles
    Test number
    423494474090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,200 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,200 miles
    Test number
    732787411200
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass74,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,557 miles
    Test number
    905286711300
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail74,556 miles (+4,318)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    982650650638
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass70,238 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    472361389876
    • MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail70,238 miles (+5,057)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    104723763757
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible incorrectly spaced (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible incorrectly spaced (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,181 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,181 miles
    Test number
    421880075571
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail65,177 miles (+8,920)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    242851331144
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass56,257 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    860365780694
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail56,256 miles (+15)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,256 miles
    Test number
    876826970876
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass56,241 miles (+729)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,241 miles
    Test number
    276915015217
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/side head light misting

  18. Pass55,512 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    695860124254
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail55,506 miles (+4,627)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    206457714239
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass50,879 miles (+5,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,879 miles
    Test number
    516897913210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass45,437 miles (+5,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,437 miles
    Test number
    535571502252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass40,286 miles (+4,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,286 miles
    Test number
    958228781118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass35,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,339 miles
    Test number
    772275410210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,339 miles (+1,046)1 failure3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,339 miles
    Test number
    672215410260
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOuter Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass34,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,293 miles
    Test number
    273062419228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,293 miles (+1,010)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,293 miles
    Test number
    844852119208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass33,283 miles (+2,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,283 miles
    Test number
    153383218273
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass30,862 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,862 miles
    Test number
    223289417257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,060 miles
    Test number
    590118606299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail29,060 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,060 miles
    Test number
    811488806235
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about T834 TBA

Does T834 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T834 TBA is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T834 TBA?
The MOT on T834 TBA is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T834 TBA done?
T834 TBA was recorded at 92,563 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,148 miles a year.
Has T834 TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T834 TBA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T834 TBA 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 T834 TBA find?
T834 TBA passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust heat shield insecure; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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