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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T894 BLRMOT history

T894 BLR is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
86,050 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T894 BLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T894 BLR was last recorded at 86,050 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,614 miles · 26 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
436 miles
Average per year
1,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,050 miles
  • 2023 – 85,614 miles
  • 2021 – 85,145 miles
  • 2019 – 84,572 miles
  • 2018 – 82,857 miles
  • 2017 – 80,311 miles
  • 2016 – 77,911 miles
  • 2015 – 75,283 miles
  • 2014 – 72,383 miles
  • 2013 – 68,720 miles
  • 2012 – 65,818 miles
  • 2011 – 63,428 miles
  • 2010 – 61,155 miles
  • 2009 – 59,302 miles
  • 2008 – 56,095 miles
  • 2007 – 54,178 miles
  • 2006 – 50,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,050 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,050 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    454689608226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,614 miles (+469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,614 miles
    Test number
    774929439183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass85,145 miles (+573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    192981684079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,572 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,572 miles
    Test number
    256654002044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail84,571 miles (+1,714)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,571 miles
    Test number
    327586286298
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass82,857 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,857 miles
    Test number
    422694330430
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail82,857 miles (+2,546)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,857 miles
    Test number
    282852788545
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass80,311 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,311 miles
    Test number
    912847871322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tire wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine inlet pipe split
  9. Fail80,303 miles (+2,392)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,303 miles
    Test number
    854279000281
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tire wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine inlet pipe split
  10. Pass77,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    218924256890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel alignment
  11. Fail77,911 miles (+2,628)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    114575309708
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel alignment
  12. Pass75,283 miles (+2,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    651453380621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass72,383 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,383 miles
    Test number
    516801114322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    308675523315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,720 miles (+2,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    595262123337
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass65,818 miles (+2,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    697517702303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass63,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    487058221346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,428 miles (+2,273)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    107198721345
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass61,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    851006510378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,155 miles (+1,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    483636110426
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  21. Pass59,302 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,302 miles
    Test number
    401941229473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,095 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,095 miles
    Test number
    782609518303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,178 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    632141727380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,172 miles (+3,211)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,172 miles
    Test number
    271320527302
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass50,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,961 miles
    Test number
    132520896464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,961 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,961 miles
    Test number
    622570996031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T894 BLR

Does T894 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T894 BLR expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T894 BLR?
The MOT on T894 BLR expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T894 BLR done?
T894 BLR was recorded at 86,050 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 1,919 miles a year.
Has T894 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T894 BLR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T894 BLR 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 T894 BLR find?
T894 BLR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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