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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P339 TWSMOT history

P339 TWS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

P339 TWS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
159,780 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P339 TWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P339 TWS was last recorded at 159,780 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2007: 129,582 miles, lower than 129,662 miles on 5 Jan 2007.
  • 18 Feb 2014: 150,769 miles, lower than 187,800 miles on 21 Dec 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,718 miles · 19 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
2,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,780 miles
  • 2021 – 159,718 miles
  • 2020 – 159,156 miles
  • 2018 – 158,757 miles
  • 2017 – 158,347 miles
  • 2016 – 155,679 miles
  • 2015 – 151,354 miles
  • 2014 – 150,789 miles
  • 2012 – 187,800 miles
  • 2011 – 178,513 miles
  • 2010 – 166,517 miles
  • 2009 – 147,903 miles
  • 2008 – 140,657 miles
  • 2007 – 129,582 miles
  • 2006 – 124,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,780 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,780 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,780 miles
    Test number
    545302098295
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass159,718 miles (+562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,718 miles
    Test number
    767802500438
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,156 miles (+399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,156 miles
    Test number
    978220373137
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing at the time of test

  4. Pass158,757 miles (+410)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,757 miles
    Test number
    607944230610
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,347 miles (+2,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    158,347 miles
    Test number
    634915023326
    • AdvisoryPre 1991 engine fitted

  6. Pass155,679 miles (+4,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,679 miles
    Test number
    221555383655
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWelded rear diff taply brake test performed

  7. Pass151,354 miles (+565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    151,354 miles
    Test number
    628038436592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing

  8. Pass150,789 miles (+20)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,789 miles
    Test number
    977500154028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s rear light lense slightly damaged
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder vehicle undersealed

  9. Fail150,769 miles (-37,031)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,769 miles
    Test number
    455979244069
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s rear light lense slightly damaged
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder vehicle undersealed

  10. Pass187,800 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    187,800 miles
    Test number
    377546152394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass178,513 miles (+11,996)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    178,513 miles
    Test number
    397632241393
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass166,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    166,517 miles
    Test number
    771504950354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail166,517 miles (+9,145)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,517 miles
    Test number
    713351950301
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass157,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    157,372 miles
    Test number
    312380620012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail157,372 miles (+9,469)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,372 miles
    Test number
    304986110095
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass147,903 miles (+41)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    147,903 miles
    Test number
    330166229039
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

  17. Fail147,862 miles (+7,205)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,862 miles
    Test number
    161949219051
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

  18. Pass140,657 miles (+11,075)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    140,657 miles
    Test number
    464331818066
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to perish.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  19. Pass129,582 miles (-80)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    129,582 miles
    Test number
    780908017062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,662 miles (+4,981)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,662 miles
    Test number
    281165407075
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre heatsheild on exhaust

  21. Pass124,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    661311416090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail124,681 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    742481216012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about P339 TWS

Does P339 TWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P339 TWS expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P339 TWS?
The MOT on P339 TWS expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P339 TWS done?
P339 TWS was recorded at 159,780 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 2,167 miles a year.
Has P339 TWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P339 TWS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on P339 TWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P339 TWS find?
P339 TWS passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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