BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T837 AFPMOT history
T837 AFP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,449 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 88,449 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,776 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T837 AFP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T837 AFP was last recorded at 88,449 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,444 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 1,776 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 88,449 miles
- 2024 – 87,988 miles
- 2023 – 87,764 miles
- 2022 – 87,227 miles
- 2021 – 85,572 miles
- 2020 – 84,565 miles
- 2019 – 82,718 miles
- 2017 – 78,812 miles
- 2016 – 77,365 miles
- 2015 – 75,987 miles
- 2014 – 74,257 miles
- 2013 – 72,055 miles
- 2012 – 70,061 miles
- 2011 – 66,932 miles
- 2010 – 62,030 miles
- 2009 – 60,902 miles
- 2008 – 58,207 miles
- 2007 – 55,299 miles
- 2006 – 53,687 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,449 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet stays weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAll under body suspension corroded front and rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,449 miles (+5)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 88,449 miles
- Test number
- 316923189624
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet stays weak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll under body suspension corroded front and rear
Fail88,444 miles (+456)2 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,444 miles
- Test number
- 646802310912
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet stays weak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll under body suspension corroded front and rear
Pass87,988 miles (+5)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 87,988 miles
- Test number
- 925032960204
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet struts not holding x2
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components all rusty
Fail87,983 miles (+219)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,983 miles
- Test number
- 186181491193
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet struts not holding x2
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components all rusty
Pass87,764 miles (+537)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 87,764 miles
- Test number
- 453591188125
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,227 miles (+1,655)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 87,227 miles
- Test number
- 955457722774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear floor rusting both sides
Pass85,572 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 85,572 miles
- Test number
- 407879166394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,565 miles (+1,847)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,565 miles
- Test number
- 535857752298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,718 miles
- Test number
- 127016796827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,718 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,718 miles
- Test number
- 709959480878
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 966195168760
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,812 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 78,812 miles
- Test number
- 408386387391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear surface rust floor
Fail78,810 miles (+1,445)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,810 miles
- Test number
- 515240029930
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear surface rust floor
Pass77,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 77,365 miles
- Test number
- 170104911877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,365 miles (+1,378)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,365 miles
- Test number
- 411355450974
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,987 miles (+1,730)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 75,987 miles
- Test number
- 277736975199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,257 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 74,257 miles
- Test number
- 877359374199
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail74,257 miles (+2,202)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,257 miles
- Test number
- 716939474109
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,055 miles (+1,994)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 72,055 miles
- Test number
- 266649163452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail70,061 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,061 miles
- Test number
- 296873672167
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,061 miles (+3,129)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,061 miles
- Test number
- 788923872154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,932 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 66,932 miles
- Test number
- 459731971116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail66,932 miles (+4,902)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,932 miles
- Test number
- 685881671190
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass62,030 miles (+1,128)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 62,030 miles
- Test number
- 271533470112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,902 miles (+2,695)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 60,902 miles
- Test number
- 194483899432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,207 miles (+2,908)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 58,207 miles
- Test number
- 974739088065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,299 miles (+1,612)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 55,299 miles
- Test number
- 192920797477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,687 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 53,687 miles
- Test number
- 264704996092
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T837 AFP
- Does T837 AFP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T837 AFP is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T837 AFP?
- The MOT on T837 AFP is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T837 AFP done?
- T837 AFP was recorded at 88,449 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,776 miles a year.
- Has T837 AFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T837 AFP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T837 AFP 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 T837 AFP find?
- T837 AFP passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 7 more.
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