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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T872 BFCMOT history

T872 BFC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,013 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T872 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T872 BFC was last recorded at 105,013 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2019: 94,017 miles, lower than 95,586 miles on 2 Jun 2018.

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
102,464 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,549 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,013 miles
  • 2024 – 102,464 miles
  • 2023 – 100,404 miles
  • 2022 – 99,019 miles
  • 2021 – 97,555 miles
  • 2020 – 96,700 miles
  • 2019 – 94,017 miles
  • 2018 – 95,586 miles
  • 2017 – 88,263 miles
  • 2016 – 84,257 miles
  • 2015 – 80,921 miles
  • 2014 – 77,143 miles
  • 2013 – 72,343 miles
  • 2011 – 54,605 miles
  • 2010 – 53,170 miles
  • 2009 – 50,514 miles
  • 2008 – 48,236 miles
  • 2007 – 38,161 miles
  • 2006 – 34,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,013 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,013 miles (+2,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,013 miles
    Test number
    762837280113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass102,464 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,464 miles
    Test number
    915035569742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail102,420 miles (+2,016)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,420 miles
    Test number
    859722728509
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick excessivley damaged by heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking filler neck clip broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass100,404 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,404 miles
    Test number
    379100537320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail100,375 miles (+1,356)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    777277841882
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass99,019 miles (+1,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    243552769878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass97,555 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,555 miles
    Test number
    222215698733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail97,515 miles (+815)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,515 miles
    Test number
    665326415901
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,700 miles
    Test number
    569118607964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail96,700 miles (+14)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,700 miles
    Test number
    218436212098
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail96,686 miles (+2,669)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,686 miles
    Test number
    797528321431
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass94,017 miles (-1,569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    342547923092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass95,586 miles (+7,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    721392108843
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass88,263 miles (+4,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,263 miles
    Test number
    283767877760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass84,257 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,257 miles
    Test number
    906581323540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Fail84,257 miles (+3,336)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,257 miles
    Test number
    564111111922
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass80,921 miles (+3,778)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,921 miles
    Test number
    958381845144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth headlamp images poor

  18. Pass77,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,143 miles
    Test number
    278338244409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,143 miles (+4,800)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,143 miles
    Test number
    288368344479
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass72,343 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,343 miles
    Test number
    297380153121
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail72,343 miles (+17,738)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,343 miles
    Test number
    218618543192
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass54,605 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    269614091260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,170 miles (+2,656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    452771720302
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass50,514 miles (+2,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,514 miles
    Test number
    814947919330
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  25. Pass48,236 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,236 miles
    Test number
    910676028326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,161 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,161 miles
    Test number
    961563047036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,662 miles
    Test number
    221321446076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,662 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,662 miles
    Test number
    190520346020
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteWrong size spare

Questions about T872 BFC

Does T872 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T872 BFC is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T872 BFC?
The MOT on T872 BFC is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T872 BFC done?
T872 BFC was recorded at 105,013 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has T872 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T872 BFC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T872 BFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T872 BFC find?
T872 BFC passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear inner tyre slightly damaged both 225/40 18.

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