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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T117 DLRMOT history

T117 DLR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
160,503 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T117 DLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T117 DLR was last recorded at 160,503 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,728 miles · 26 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
775 miles
Average per year
4,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,503 miles
  • 2023 – 159,728 miles
  • 2022 – 159,556 miles
  • 2021 – 158,880 miles
  • 2020 – 156,404 miles
  • 2019 – 144,207 miles
  • 2018 – 141,450 miles
  • 2017 – 139,048 miles
  • 2015 – 131,952 miles
  • 2014 – 128,078 miles
  • 2013 – 124,408 miles
  • 2012 – 119,276 miles
  • 2011 – 114,851 miles
  • 2010 – 108,877 miles
  • 2009 – 96,261 miles
  • 2008 – 91,902 miles
  • 2007 – 84,702 miles
  • 2006 – 73,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,503 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit smashed - not effecting light output.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,503 miles (+775)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    160,503 miles
    Test number
    247707296084
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit smashed - not effecting light output.

  2. Pass159,728 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,728 miles
    Test number
    757575568447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,556 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,556 miles
    Test number
    990187562528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,880 miles (+2,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,880 miles
    Test number
    156588983504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass156,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    156,404 miles
    Test number
    920360285487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,404 miles (+12,197)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,404 miles
    Test number
    979976691227
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,207 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,207 miles
    Test number
    491547045263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,450 miles
    Test number
    122416829007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail141,450 miles (+2,402)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,450 miles
    Test number
    120719711975
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass139,048 miles (+7,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    139,048 miles
    Test number
    887877362695
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp lens covers slightly condensated.

  11. Pass131,952 miles (+3,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,952 miles
    Test number
    197292095462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass128,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,078 miles
    Test number
    538777394072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,078 miles (+3,670)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,078 miles
    Test number
    168405794420
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass124,408 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,408 miles
    Test number
    827126893033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,276 miles (+4,425)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,276 miles
    Test number
    158756492450
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass114,851 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    114,851 miles
    Test number
    948045891088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,877 miles (+12,616)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    493437790040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

  18. Pass96,261 miles (+4,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    752773499032
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

  19. Pass91,902 miles (+7,200)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,902 miles
    Test number
    352893898018
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

  20. Pass84,702 miles (+11,356)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,702 miles
    Test number
    611863497063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,346 miles
    Test number
    162407796017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T117 DLR

Does T117 DLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T117 DLR expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T117 DLR?
The MOT on T117 DLR expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T117 DLR done?
T117 DLR was recorded at 160,503 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 4,544 miles a year.
Has T117 DLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T117 DLR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T117 DLR 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 T117 DLR find?
T117 DLR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear light unit smashed - not effecting light output..

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