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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T864 MPUMOT history

T864 MPU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2023
Mileage
84,935 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T864 MPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T864 MPU was last recorded at 84,935 miles on 22 Sept 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2014: 78,820 miles, lower than 78,875 miles on 3 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,934 miles · 17 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,935 miles
  • 2021 – 84,889 miles
  • 2020 – 84,850 miles
  • 2019 – 84,469 miles
  • 2018 – 83,533 miles
  • 2017 – 82,776 miles
  • 2016 – 82,127 miles
  • 2015 – 80,978 miles
  • 2014 – 78,820 miles
  • 2013 – 78,875 miles
  • 2012 – 74,046 miles
  • 2011 – 72,022 miles
  • 2010 – 70,511 miles
  • 2009 – 67,128 miles
  • 2008 – 64,093 miles
  • 2007 – 59,998 miles
  • 2006 – 55,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,935 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,935 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,935 miles
    Test number
    460918017981
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail84,934 miles (+45)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    956952344898
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass84,889 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,889 miles
    Test number
    158965843441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass84,850 miles (+381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,850 miles
    Test number
    962807995542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass84,469 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,469 miles
    Test number
    665547405970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,533 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,533 miles
    Test number
    470195233189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,776 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    191102108647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,127 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,127 miles
    Test number
    976358575313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,978 miles (+2,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    329119445181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass78,820 miles (-55)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,820 miles
    Test number
    245655354443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass78,875 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,875 miles
    Test number
    686304053128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,046 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    219441852165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,022 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,022 miles
    Test number
    467766141129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,511 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    393784150107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,128 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,128 miles
    Test number
    214374059140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,093 miles (+4,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    201028148459
    • 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)

  17. Pass59,998 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,998 miles
    Test number
    491242657134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    490547356111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,678 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    213466056430
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T864 MPU

Does T864 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T864 MPU expired on 21 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T864 MPU?
The MOT on T864 MPU expired on 21 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T864 MPU done?
T864 MPU was recorded at 84,935 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2022, an average of 1,795 miles a year.
Has T864 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T864 MPU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T864 MPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T864 MPU find?
T864 MPU passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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