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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T912 BFRMOT history

T912 BFR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,866 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T912 BFR
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
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T912 BFR was last recorded at 142,866 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,865 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,866 miles
  • 2023 – 141,196 miles
  • 2022 – 138,818 miles
  • 2021 – 137,815 miles
  • 2019 – 135,426 miles
  • 2018 – 130,470 miles
  • 2017 – 126,967 miles
  • 2016 – 123,904 miles
  • 2015 – 120,026 miles
  • 2014 – 106,396 miles
  • 2013 – 90,761 miles
  • 2012 – 89,576 miles
  • 2011 – 88,457 miles
  • 2010 – 87,083 miles
  • 2009 – 84,357 miles
  • 2008 – 76,713 miles
  • 2007 – 66,465 miles
  • 2006 – 47,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,866 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter and inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,866 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,866 miles
    Test number
    923647145140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,865 miles (+1,669)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,865 miles
    Test number
    350646299152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,196 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,196 miles
    Test number
    898465442309
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail141,196 miles (+2,378)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,196 miles
    Test number
    484961712239
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,818 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,818 miles
    Test number
    953182405797
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail138,818 miles (+1,003)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,818 miles
    Test number
    181404991821
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,815 miles (+2,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,815 miles
    Test number
    349355541801
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass135,426 miles (+1,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,426 miles
    Test number
    573778105621
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail134,414 miles (+3,944)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,414 miles
    Test number
    965855072054
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass130,470 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,470 miles
    Test number
    619042826848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,446 miles (+3,479)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,446 miles
    Test number
    504573779247
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass126,967 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,967 miles
    Test number
    245603345532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,904 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,904 miles
    Test number
    475233880020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,899 miles (+3,873)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,899 miles
    Test number
    767032377037
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shocker top bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass120,026 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    120,026 miles
    Test number
    538526395109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail120,019 miles (+13,623)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    698011995116
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass106,396 miles (+15,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,396 miles
    Test number
    768866414149
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass90,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    428599113145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,761 miles (+1,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    897229213148
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass89,576 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,576 miles
    Test number
    659651622114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,457 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,457 miles
    Test number
    488248901147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,083 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,083 miles
    Test number
    464337820122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,065 miles (+2,708)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    233579910492
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass84,357 miles (+7,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    663710019133
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass76,713 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,713 miles
    Test number
    724098728104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,652 miles (+10,187)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,652 miles
    Test number
    123347508177
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass66,465 miles (+19,237)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    844909407135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,228 miles
    Test number
    151009246033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T912 BFR

Does T912 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T912 BFR is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T912 BFR?
The MOT on T912 BFR is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T912 BFR done?
T912 BFR was recorded at 142,866 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,691 miles a year.
Has T912 BFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T912 BFR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T912 BFR 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 T912 BFR find?
T912 BFR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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