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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T110 VAOMOT history

T110 VAO is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2024
Mileage
96,563 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T110 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T110 VAO was last recorded at 96,563 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 1,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,407 miles · 22 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
1,156 miles
Average per year
4,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,563 miles
  • 2019 – 95,407 miles
  • 2018 – 87,467 miles
  • 2017 – 80,086 miles
  • 2016 – 73,040 miles
  • 2015 – 67,404 miles
  • 2014 – 63,811 miles
  • 2013 – 57,180 miles
  • 2012 – 53,866 miles
  • 2011 – 47,852 miles
  • 2010 – 44,362 miles
  • 2009 – 40,925 miles
  • 2008 – 36,136 miles
  • 2007 – 32,707 miles
  • 2006 – 27,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,563 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,563 miles (+1,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,563 miles
    Test number
    495752661425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass95,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    602291165288
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail95,407 miles (+7,940)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    673771480773
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,467 miles (+7,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,467 miles
    Test number
    529325410434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,086 miles
    Test number
    496704795384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,086 miles (+7,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,086 miles
    Test number
    132326952542
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  7. Pass73,040 miles (+5,636)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    813659202655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,404 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,404 miles
    Test number
    714218576832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,811 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,811 miles
    Test number
    399370734315
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack/perish

  10. Fail63,811 miles (+904)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,811 miles
    Test number
    805390434398
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack/perish

  11. Pass62,907 miles (+5,727)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,907 miles
    Test number
    139951444257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  12. Pass57,180 miles (+3,314)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    985933693148
    • NoteFront and rear tyres tread cracking slightly
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads wearing thin
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteRear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass53,866 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    915467582173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look low
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

  14. Fail53,866 miles (+6,014)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    867475282157
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look low
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

  15. Pass47,852 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,852 miles
    Test number
    328282751136
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads 3000-4000 miles

  16. Fail47,851 miles (+3,489)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    537361351147
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads 3000-4000 miles

  17. Pass44,362 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,362 miles
    Test number
    583789260161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail44,285 miles (+3,360)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,285 miles
    Test number
    473131360147
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass40,925 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    480147799197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,136 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,136 miles
    Test number
    400567568038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,707 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,707 miles
    Test number
    513914357091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,696 miles (+5,376)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,696 miles
    Test number
    341843657012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F and O/S/R tyres close to legal limit.

  23. Pass27,320 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,320 miles
    Test number
    560029366016
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to legal tread depth limit †inner and outer edges.

Questions about T110 VAO

Does T110 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T110 VAO expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T110 VAO?
The MOT on T110 VAO expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T110 VAO done?
T110 VAO was recorded at 96,563 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
Has T110 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T110 VAO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T110 VAO 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 T110 VAO find?
T110 VAO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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