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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1975 · 2,985 cc

TSA 4MOT history

TSA 4 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1975. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,340 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
17 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TSA 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1975
First used
18 Jun 1975
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TSA 4 was last recorded at 74,340 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,325 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
17 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,340 miles
  • 2025 – 74,325 miles
  • 2019 – 74,285 miles
  • 2018 – 74,250 miles
  • 2017 – 74,204 miles
  • 2016 – 74,191 miles
  • 2015 – 74,179 miles
  • 2014 – 74,170 miles
  • 2013 – 74,161 miles
  • 2012 – 74,151 miles
  • 2011 – 74,094 miles
  • 2010 – 74,053 miles
  • 2008 – 74,041 miles
  • 2007 – 74,032 miles
  • 2006 – 74,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,340 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.

  • Tyres old

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear inner c/v boot split

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front brake binding slightly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake hose ferrules corroding . advise to replace

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front fuel pipe damaged .. corrosion on pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,340 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,340 miles
    Test number
    422710913535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,325 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    870679978306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail74,285 miles (+35)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,285 miles
    Test number
    551269072012
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres old

  4. Pass74,250 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,250 miles
    Test number
    977247066581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,204 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,204 miles
    Test number
    494986304247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,191 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    824599519066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose ferrules corroding . advise to replace
    • AdvisoryNearside front fuel pipe damaged .. corrosion on pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner c/v boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryTyres old

  7. Fail74,191 miles (+1)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    698631026636
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose ferrules corroding . advise to replace
    • AdvisoryNearside front fuel pipe damaged .. corrosion on pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner c/v boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryTyres old

  8. Fail74,190 miles (+11)12 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,190 miles
    Test number
    642441170643
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe damaged .. pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner c/v boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryTyres old
    • AdvisoryUnable to see rear brake pads

  9. Pass74,179 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,179 miles
    Test number
    135940965154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,170 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    557162084167
    • NoteNSF TYRE 1990 AND PERISHED - OSF 1987 AND PERISHED - 195/70VR14

  11. Pass74,161 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,161 miles
    Test number
    828745263153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,151 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    626646242196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,103 miles (+9)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    897113602133
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass74,094 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    138075991001
    • NoteSTORED CAR.

  15. Pass74,053 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    143016170070
    • NoteSTORED CAR.

  16. Pass74,041 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    444336128263
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE 1990 * O/S/F TYRE 1987 * N/S/R TYRE 1991 8 * O/S/R TYRE 1991 SIZE 195/70HR14.BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERRISHED.
    • NoteSTORED CAR.

  17. Fail74,041 miles (+9)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    970606628286
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE 1990 * O/S/F TYRE 1987 * N/S/R TYRE 1991 8 * O/S/R TYRE 1991 SIZE 195/70HR14.BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERRISHED.
    • NoteSTORED CAR.

  18. Pass74,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,032 miles
    Test number
    622999657113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,032 miles (+13)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,032 miles
    Test number
    312189357193
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass74,019 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    702249026105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,998 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    630625626150
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Questions about TSA 4

What vehicle is registration TSA 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TSA 4 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1975. 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 TSA 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TSA 4 is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TSA 4?
The MOT on TSA 4 is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TSA 4 done?
TSA 4 was recorded at 74,340 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 17 miles a year.
Has TSA 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TSA 4 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on TSA 4 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 TSA 4 find?
TSA 4 passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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