BMW 3 SERIES E3TEX has 27 MOTs

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This 1999 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 79,839 miles 9 months ago on Monday 18th August 2025 at 09:47.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 19th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

E3TEX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202679,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 202419TH AUGUST 202578,414 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED21ST JULY 20233RD AUGUST 202475,912 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED19TH JULY 202375,912 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND JULY 20223RD AUGUST 202372,108 MI
PASSED29TH JULY 20213RD AUGUST 202265,723 MI
FAILED26TH JULY 202165,723 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20203RD AUGUST 202159,487 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED25TH JULY 201926TH JANUARY 202152,642 MI
FAILED25TH JULY 201952,642 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JULY 201826TH JULY 201945,138 MI
FAILED25TH JULY 201845,138 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH JULY 20173RD JULY 201842,207 MI
FAILED29TH JUNE 201742,204 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED5TH MAY 20165TH MAY 201738,342 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Cracking Within Tread
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Cracking Within Tread
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Cracking Within Tread
PASSED6TH MAY 20155TH MAY 201634,700 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED2ND MAY 20141ST MAY 201536,160 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED1ST MAY 201436,160 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Background Overprinted Or Shadowed With Text (6.3.1e)
  3. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Background Overprinted Or Shadowed With Text (6.3.1e)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 20122ND DECEMBER 201330,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Light On
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 201230,687 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  7. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Light On
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 20112ND DECEMBER 201229,836 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20102ND DECEMBER 201129,018 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 200923RD NOVEMBER 201027,562 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 200819TH NOVEMBER 200925,309 MI
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 200719TH NOVEMBER 200822,550 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 200620TH SEPTEMBER 200719,764 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20051ST SEPTEMBER 200617,567 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E3TEX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

E3TEX MOT Comments

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E3TEX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 79,839 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,071 miles

E3TEX FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration E3TEX was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Yellow and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 79,839 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,071 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E3TEX has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 24 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 18 Major, 2 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does E3TEX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 E3TEX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E3TEX Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 E3TEX does have Tax. Read more

When does E3TEX Tax expire?

The current Tax for E3TEX will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does E3TEX MOT expire?

The current MOT for E3TEX will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 19th August 2026. Read more

When did E3TEX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E3TEX was on Monday 18th August 2025 at 09:47. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E3TEX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for E3TEX we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has E3TEX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for E3TEX we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E3TEX?

E3TEX is registered as a 1999 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has E3TEX done?

The odometer reading for E3TEX at the last MOT in August 2025 was 79,839 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,071 miles per year. Read more

How old is E3TEX?

The vehicle E3TEX was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st December 1999. Read more

What colour is E3TEX?

The official colour of E3TEX is recorded as Yellow. Read more

What engine does E3TEX have?

E3TEX has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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