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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,995 cc

T840 TCFMOT history

T840 TCF is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2022
Mileage
103,276 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T840 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T840 TCF was last recorded at 103,276 miles on 29 Oct 2021, 1,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,287 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,989 miles
Average per year
4,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 103,276 miles
  • 2020 – 101,287 miles
  • 2019 – 98,812 miles
  • 2018 – 97,285 miles
  • 2016 – 94,558 miles
  • 2015 – 92,735 miles
  • 2014 – 91,112 miles
  • 2013 – 87,872 miles
  • 2012 – 79,199 miles
  • 2011 – 64,755 miles
  • 2009 – 61,272 miles
  • 2008 – 54,832 miles
  • 2007 – 40,966 miles
  • 2006 – 34,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,276 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,276 miles (+1,989)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    575541444638
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Pass101,287 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    695916994088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,812 miles (+1,527)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,812 miles
    Test number
    201296205348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass97,285 miles (+2,727)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    342329095447
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,558 miles (+1,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,558 miles
    Test number
    186835122488
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and front rear (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass92,735 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,735 miles
    Test number
    987198726784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,112 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    438067414380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,872 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,872 miles
    Test number
    355646493216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs starting to wear
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn close to 2mm
    • NoteO/s/f suspension arm bush slight wear

  9. Pass87,872 miles (+8,673)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,872 miles
    Test number
    538466793252
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs starting to wear
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn close to 2mm
    • NoteO/s/f suspension arm bush slight wear

  10. Pass79,199 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,199 miles
    Test number
    228308022348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,851 miles (+8,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,851 miles
    Test number
    265179012009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass64,755 miles (+3,483)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    198600511061
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass61,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,272 miles
    Test number
    442444869452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,272 miles (+6,440)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,272 miles
    Test number
    441954769423
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass54,832 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,832 miles
    Test number
    954576968375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,123 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    490022208034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,966 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    422873107055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,572 miles
    Test number
    963055906061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,572 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,572 miles
    Test number
    660684706050
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T840 TCF

Does T840 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T840 TCF expired on 29 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T840 TCF?
The MOT on T840 TCF expired on 29 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T840 TCF done?
T840 TCF was recorded at 103,276 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2021, an average of 4,344 miles a year.
Has T840 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T840 TCF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on T840 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 T840 TCF find?
T840 TCF passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; slight oil leak.

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