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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T896 TCDMOT history

T896 TCD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2023
Mileage
141,534 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 TCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 TCD was last recorded at 141,534 miles on 18 Feb 2022, 9,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,375 miles · 20 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
9,159 miles
Average per year
5,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,534 miles
  • 2021 – 132,375 miles
  • 2019 – 124,855 miles
  • 2018 – 116,442 miles
  • 2017 – 115,849 miles
  • 2016 – 105,028 miles
  • 2015 – 102,009 miles
  • 2014 – 91,494 miles
  • 2013 – 88,587 miles
  • 2012 – 86,893 miles
  • 2011 – 84,736 miles
  • 2010 – 79,405 miles
  • 2008 – 74,424 miles
  • 2007 – 69,439 miles
  • 2006 – 63,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,534 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,534 miles (+9,159)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,534 miles
    Test number
    712144204423
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    170249352924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,375 miles (+7,520)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    428509309563
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass124,855 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,855 miles
    Test number
    167448066891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    388400695106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,442 miles (+593)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    122313636032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass115,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,849 miles
    Test number
    394919052671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,849 miles (+10,821)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,849 miles
    Test number
    125461885800
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass105,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,028 miles
    Test number
    741102268885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail105,028 miles (+3,019)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,028 miles
    Test number
    163734077060
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass102,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,009 miles
    Test number
    571942049944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • AdvisoryOsr brake hose slightly perrished

  12. Fail102,009 miles (+10,515)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,009 miles
    Test number
    107317615254
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
    • NoteOsr brake hose slightly perrished

  13. Pass91,494 miles (+2,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,494 miles
    Test number
    806968914221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass88,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,587 miles
    Test number
    278704313265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail88,587 miles (+1,694)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,587 miles
    Test number
    188081213295
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass86,893 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    105958402228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,891 miles (+2,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,891 miles
    Test number
    729607202274
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass84,736 miles (+5,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,736 miles
    Test number
    648503111250
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass79,405 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,405 miles
    Test number
    151922430467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail79,405 miles (+4,981)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,405 miles
    Test number
    152442530039
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,424 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    701174658227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail74,420 miles (+4,981)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    853716948225
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass69,439 miles (+5,829)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    314341007232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    162980936280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T896 TCD

Does T896 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T896 TCD expired on 19 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T896 TCD?
The MOT on T896 TCD expired on 19 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T896 TCD done?
T896 TCD was recorded at 141,534 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2022, an average of 5,026 miles a year.
Has T896 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 TCD has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T896 TCD 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 T896 TCD find?
T896 TCD passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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