BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T843 TCFMOT history
T843 TCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,001 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 164,001 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T843 TCF
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T843 TCF was last recorded at 164,001 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 3,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,920 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,081 miles
- Average per year
- 6,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,001 miles
- 2025 – 160,920 miles
- 2024 – 160,895 miles
- 2023 – 155,894 miles
- 2022 – 150,132 miles
- 2021 – 145,414 miles
- 2020 – 142,408 miles
- 2019 – 141,936 miles
- 2018 – 137,750 miles
- 2017 – 134,905 miles
- 2016 – 129,474 miles
- 2015 – 117,343 miles
- 2014 – 109,605 miles
- 2013 – 102,264 miles
- 2012 – 95,742 miles
- 2011 – 89,020 miles
- 2010 – 81,356 miles
- 2009 – 73,320 miles
- 2008 – 61,680 miles
- 2007 – 53,017 miles
- 2006 – 42,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,001 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroding
- AdvisorySlight imbalance on front brakes
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
N/s outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine gearbox and rear ''diff'' oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,001 miles (+3,081)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 164,001 miles
- Test number
- 235993747401
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroding
- AdvisorySlight imbalance on front brakes
Pass160,920 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 160,920 miles
- Test number
- 966261751423
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s outer sill corroded
Fail160,895 miles (+5,001)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,895 miles
- Test number
- 893577961681
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps damp inside
- AdvisoryN/s aim slightly faded
- AdvisoryN/s outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs very rusty
- AdvisoryRust patches in various places
Pass155,894 miles (+48)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 155,894 miles
- Test number
- 460041065093
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryEngine gearbox and rear ''diff'' oil leaks
- AdvisoryRear brakes have minor fluctuation
Fail155,846 miles (+5,714)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,846 miles
- Test number
- 401579609847
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryEngine gearbox and rear ''diff'' oil leaks
- AdvisoryRear brakes have minor fluctuation
Pass150,132 miles (+4,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 150,132 miles
- Test number
- 109359875861
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,414 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 145,414 miles
- Test number
- 487227046707
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,410 miles (+3,002)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,410 miles
- Test number
- 825716072633
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,408 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 142,408 miles
- Test number
- 779018159393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,936 miles (+4,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 141,936 miles
- Test number
- 184178018695
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,750 miles (+2,845)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 137,750 miles
- Test number
- 416761310469
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cut, split or perished not yet exposing cords
Pass134,905 miles (+5,431)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 134,905 miles
- Test number
- 271587177878
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass129,474 miles (+12,131)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 129,474 miles
- Test number
- 803729936380
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass117,343 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 117,343 miles
- Test number
- 435284225287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket missing
Fail117,343 miles (+7,738)1 failure7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,343 miles
- Test number
- 548094325260
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket missing
Pass109,605 miles (+7,341)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 109,605 miles
- Test number
- 155145324264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteRear wiper blade rubber split
- NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s steering inner tie rod ball joints
Pass102,264 miles (+6,522)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 102,264 miles
- Test number
- 205371123228
- NotePlay in inner o/s steering tie rod knuckle
- NoteSlight play in n/s inner steering tie rod knuckle
Pass95,742 miles (+6,722)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 95,742 miles
- Test number
- 458255632273
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront to centre exhaust bracket/clamp missing, exhaust system still secure.
Pass89,020 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 89,020 miles
- Test number
- 468142921270
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail89,020 miles (+7,664)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,020 miles
- Test number
- 547581521284
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,356 miles (+8,036)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 81,356 miles
- Test number
- 581030930205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,320 miles (+11,640)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 73,320 miles
- Test number
- 930083839236
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge (probably swopped from the front to rear)
Pass61,680 miles (+8,663)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 61,680 miles
- Test number
- 991369868195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,017 miles (+10,931)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 53,017 miles
- Test number
- 500872377113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 42,086 miles
- Test number
- 663750686119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T843 TCF
- Does T843 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T843 TCF is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T843 TCF?
- The MOT on T843 TCF is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T843 TCF done?
- T843 TCF was recorded at 164,001 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
- Has T843 TCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T843 TCF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T843 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 T843 TCF find?
- T843 TCF passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; both rear outer sills corroding, and 1 more.
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