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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

T100 GAEMOT history

T100 GAE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
161,001 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T100 GAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T100 GAE was last recorded at 161,001 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 9,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,741 miles · 20 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
9,260 miles
Average per year
7,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,001 miles
  • 2022 – 151,741 miles
  • 2021 – 140,673 miles
  • 2020 – 127,950 miles
  • 2019 – 115,880 miles
  • 2018 – 100,025 miles
  • 2017 – 96,266 miles
  • 2016 – 93,102 miles
  • 2015 – 89,536 miles
  • 2014 – 83,663 miles
  • 2013 – 70,140 miles
  • 2012 – 61,938 miles
  • 2010 – 54,129 miles
  • 2009 – 43,798 miles
  • 2008 – 37,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,001 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,001 miles (+9,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,001 miles
    Test number
    439089957419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,741 miles (+11,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,741 miles
    Test number
    860944231153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass140,673 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,673 miles
    Test number
    395194391363
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated

  4. Fail140,673 miles (+12,723)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,673 miles
    Test number
    870913730354
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated

  5. Pass127,950 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,950 miles
    Test number
    194153740707
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe perished by fuel filter
    • AdvisoryPad wear warning light is on but brake pads do not appear obviously worn.

  6. Fail127,950 miles (+12,070)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,950 miles
    Test number
    465472266444
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe perished by fuel filter
    • AdvisoryPad wear warning light is on but brake pads do not appear obviously worn.

  7. Pass115,880 miles (+15,855)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,880 miles
    Test number
    236220129047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn weak

  8. Pass100,025 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,025 miles
    Test number
    876761235511
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail100,025 miles (+30)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,025 miles
    Test number
    480792042477
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail99,995 miles (+3,729)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,995 miles
    Test number
    768706933122
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp has 50% of the light source illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,266 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    742413102686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,247 miles (+3,145)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,247 miles
    Test number
    411484581426
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) damaged near to legal limit (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front flexi brake hose deteriorated near to legal limit

  13. Pass93,102 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,102 miles
    Test number
    320650232252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,536 miles (+5,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    746810395119
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass83,663 miles (+13,523)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,663 miles
    Test number
    876872994145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass70,140 miles (+8,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,140 miles
    Test number
    929844063111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass61,938 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,938 miles
    Test number
    188310852190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,675 miles
    Test number
    378561532055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,673 miles (+6,544)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,673 miles
    Test number
    557901632046
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass54,129 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,129 miles
    Test number
    523994650393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,251 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,251 miles
    Test number
    752219120021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,798 miles (+6,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    870987639001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass37,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    242715048089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T100 GAE

Does T100 GAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T100 GAE expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T100 GAE?
The MOT on T100 GAE expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T100 GAE done?
T100 GAE was recorded at 161,001 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 7,897 miles a year.
Has T100 GAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T100 GAE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T100 GAE 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 T100 GAE find?
T100 GAE passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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