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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T885 LRNMOT history

T885 LRN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
176,174 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 LRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 LRN was last recorded at 176,174 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 5,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,087 miles · 23 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,087 miles
Average per year
7,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,174 miles
  • 2022 – 171,087 miles
  • 2021 – 153,434 miles
  • 2020 – 153,402 miles
  • 2019 – 152,518 miles
  • 2018 – 144,571 miles
  • 2017 – 134,898 miles
  • 2015 – 126,516 miles
  • 2014 – 117,727 miles
  • 2013 – 107,252 miles
  • 2012 – 97,822 miles
  • 2011 – 87,266 miles
  • 2010 – 77,737 miles
  • 2009 – 70,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,174 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,174 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,174 miles
    Test number
    787744680102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,087 miles (+17,653)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,087 miles
    Test number
    741284177388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,434 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,434 miles
    Test number
    836545157190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,402 miles (+884)3 dangerous12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,402 miles
    Test number
    821206776100
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements white plate (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,518 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,518 miles
    Test number
    264638104246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,571 miles
    Test number
    458026909630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail144,571 miles (+9,673)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,571 miles
    Test number
    289995508643
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass134,898 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,898 miles
    Test number
    706715229254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp has slight damage but does not effect the beam image
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail134,898 miles (+8,382)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,898 miles
    Test number
    344588418201
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp has slight damage but does not effect the beam image
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass126,516 miles (+8,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    850312608629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass117,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,727 miles
    Test number
    949177084214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Fail117,727 miles (+10,475)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,727 miles
    Test number
    205417984273
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre 12psi nsf tyre 21psi

  13. Pass107,252 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,252 miles
    Test number
    188865103325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,244 miles (+9,422)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,244 miles
    Test number
    238574503300
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass97,822 miles (+10,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,822 miles
    Test number
    478566302313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass87,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,266 miles
    Test number
    305537771273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,264 miles (+9,527)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,264 miles
    Test number
    346577771210
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,737 miles (+7,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,737 miles
    Test number
    242417070272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass70,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,632 miles
    Test number
    102806409309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,631 miles (+3,695)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,631 miles
    Test number
    544326309305
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass66,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    184717539036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T885 LRN

Does T885 LRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T885 LRN expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T885 LRN?
The MOT on T885 LRN expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T885 LRN done?
T885 LRN was recorded at 176,174 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 7,735 miles a year.
Has T885 LRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 LRN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T885 LRN 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 T885 LRN find?
T885 LRN passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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