BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
TFK 870MOT history
TFK 870 is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 2015. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 218,536 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 218,536 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 16,828 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- TFK 870
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 23 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
TFK 870 was last recorded at 218,536 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 218,503 miles · 12 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 16,828 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 218,536 miles
- 2023 – 206,819 miles
- 2022 – 193,522 miles
- 2021 – 177,721 miles
- 2020 – 167,274 miles
- 2019 – 154,435 miles
- 2018 – 118,976 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass218,536 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
9 tests since 18 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,536 miles (+33)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 218,536 miles
- Test number
- 122267269698
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail218,503 miles (+11,684)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,503 miles
- Test number
- 591914761241
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass206,819 miles (+13,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 206,819 miles
- Test number
- 107235876630
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass193,522 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 193,522 miles
- Test number
- 148730559558
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail193,520 miles (+15,799)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,520 miles
- Test number
- 219097021315
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass177,721 miles (+10,447)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 177,721 miles
- Test number
- 344390924565
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass167,274 miles (+12,839)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 167,274 miles
- Test number
- 288160327478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,435 miles (+35,459)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 154,435 miles
- Test number
- 607521149388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 118,976 miles
- Test number
- 536314365488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about TFK 870
- What vehicle is registration TFK 870 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show TFK 870 on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does TFK 870 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on TFK 870 expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on TFK 870?
- The MOT on TFK 870 expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has TFK 870 done?
- TFK 870 was recorded at 218,536 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 16,828 miles a year.
- Has TFK 870 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. TFK 870 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on TFK 870 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 TFK 870 find?
- TFK 870 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush both sides at front worn/perished; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.
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