BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T844 BFCMOT history
T844 BFC is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,061 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 95,061 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T844 BFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T844 BFC was last recorded at 95,061 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Nov 2020: 65,275 miles, lower than 65,884 miles on 28 Nov 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 94,599 miles · 5 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 462 miles
- Average per year
- 3,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 95,061 miles
- 2022 – 84,157 miles
- 2021 – 76,132 miles
- 2020 – 68,380 miles
- 2019 – 65,884 miles
- 2018 – 63,500 miles
- 2017 – 62,850 miles
- 2016 – 61,441 miles
- 2015 – 59,611 miles
- 2014 – 57,464 miles
- 2013 – 55,608 miles
- 2012 – 54,065 miles
- 2011 – 52,543 miles
- 2010 – 50,122 miles
- 2009 – 47,344 miles
- 2008 – 43,099 miles
- 2007 – 35,895 miles
- 2006 – 29,355 miles
- 2005 – 23,702 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,061 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,061 miles (+462)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 95,061 miles
- Test number
- 682371637249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,599 miles (+10,442)12 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,599 miles
- Test number
- 885381427954
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill is holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working washer control missing (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working wiper control is missing (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,157 miles (+8,025)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 84,157 miles
- Test number
- 961522085710
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
Pass76,132 miles (+7,752)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 76,132 miles
- Test number
- 692417108516
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
Pass68,380 miles (+3,105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 68,380 miles
- Test number
- 844521203827
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail65,275 miles (-609)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,275 miles
- Test number
- 512804985637
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,884 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 65,884 miles
- Test number
- 268909610166
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail65,884 miles (+2,384)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,884 miles
- Test number
- 114724123414
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,500 miles (+650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 63,500 miles
- Test number
- 212868740530
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,850 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 62,850 miles
- Test number
- 518986126264
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Rear of the engine
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped outside the swept area
Fail62,850 miles (+1,409)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,850 miles
- Test number
- 253815947581
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Rear of the engine
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped outside the swept area
Pass61,441 miles (+1,830)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 61,441 miles
- Test number
- 348009928386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,611 miles (+2,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 59,611 miles
- Test number
- 566511135016
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,464 miles (+1,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 57,464 miles
- Test number
- 469705234417
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,608 miles (+1,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 55,608 miles
- Test number
- 147437233381
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,065 miles (+1,522)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 54,065 miles
- Test number
- 888397222364
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass52,543 miles (+14)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 52,543 miles
- Test number
- 996342441358
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll brake pads getting low
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges getting low
Fail52,529 miles (+2,407)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,529 miles
- Test number
- 369056231375
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll brake pads getting low
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges getting low
Pass50,122 miles (+2,778)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 50,122 miles
- Test number
- 431727960182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,344 miles
- Test number
- 250524079143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,344 miles (+4,245)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,344 miles
- Test number
- 850434779182
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass43,099 miles (+7,204)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 43,099 miles
- Test number
- 250168878418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,895 miles (+6,540)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 35,895 miles
- Test number
- 260786467198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,355 miles (+5,653)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 29,355 miles
- Test number
- 200818376122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,702 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 23,702 miles
- Test number
- 451407365155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T844 BFC
- Does T844 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T844 BFC expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T844 BFC?
- The MOT on T844 BFC expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T844 BFC done?
- T844 BFC was recorded at 95,061 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 3,859 miles a year.
- Has T844 BFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T844 BFC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on T844 BFC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T844 BFC find?
- T844 BFC passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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