BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T909 EFMMOT history
T909 EFM is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 81,884 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 8 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 845 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T909 EFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T909 EFM was last recorded at 81,884 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,880 miles · 29 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 845 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 81,884 miles
- 2024 – 81,880 miles
- 2019 – 81,665 miles
- 2018 – 81,513 miles
- 2016 – 80,464 miles
- 2008 – 75,546 miles
- 2007 – 71,007 miles
- 2006 – 65,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,884 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
14 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,884 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 81,884 miles
- Test number
- 426447293526
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
Fail81,884 miles (+4)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,884 miles
- Test number
- 446772435978
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
Pass81,880 miles (+215)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 81,880 miles
- Test number
- 980344460017
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hose ferrules slightly rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
Pass81,665 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 81,665 miles
- Test number
- 910936308214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,644 miles (+131)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,644 miles
- Test number
- 945138198822
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,513 miles (+1,049)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 81,513 miles
- Test number
- 113399582005
- AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps have condensation
- AdvisoryUnderside components corroded
Pass80,464 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 80,464 miles
- Test number
- 965186598609
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail80,464 miles (+4,918)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,464 miles
- Test number
- 127533357541
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail75,546 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,546 miles
- Test number
- 193647448378
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass75,546 miles (+4,539)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 75,546 miles
- Test number
- 694487048374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,007 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 71,007 miles
- Test number
- 412335657280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,998 miles (+5,462)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,998 miles
- Test number
- 151650557214
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 65,536 miles
- Test number
- 764516406232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,536 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,536 miles
- Test number
- 314626306287
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T909 EFM
- Does T909 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T909 EFM is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T909 EFM?
- The MOT on T909 EFM is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T909 EFM done?
- T909 EFM was recorded at 81,884 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 845 miles a year.
- Has T909 EFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T909 EFM has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T909 EFM 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 T909 EFM find?
- T909 EFM passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 1 more.
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