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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T118 HBTMOT history

T118 HBT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2023
Mileage
157,578 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T118 HBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T118 HBT was last recorded at 157,578 miles on 25 Jun 2022, 975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,603 miles · 24 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
975 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,578 miles
  • 2020 – 156,603 miles
  • 2019 – 153,214 miles
  • 2018 – 148,508 miles
  • 2017 – 144,969 miles
  • 2016 – 136,181 miles
  • 2015 – 125,870 miles
  • 2014 – 117,880 miles
  • 2013 – 114,089 miles
  • 2012 – 108,759 miles
  • 2011 – 103,889 miles
  • 2010 – 98,447 miles
  • 2009 – 92,775 miles
  • 2008 – 87,007 miles
  • 2007 – 82,341 miles
  • 2006 – 78,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,578 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak engine (possibly rocker cover)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,578 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    157,578 miles
    Test number
    119640301863
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,578 miles (+975)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,578 miles
    Test number
    433102846612
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,603 miles (+3,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    156,603 miles
    Test number
    558088376662
    • 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))

  4. Pass153,214 miles (+4,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    153,214 miles
    Test number
    410126501259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,508 miles (+3,539)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,508 miles
    Test number
    657365324663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perishing
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both rear arches
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass144,969 miles (+8,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,969 miles
    Test number
    979685967446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very close to limit to inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  7. Pass136,181 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,181 miles
    Test number
    784023058841
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine (possibly rocker cover)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail136,176 miles (+10,306)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,176 miles
    Test number
    705075143022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine (possibly rocker cover)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass125,870 miles (+93)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,870 miles
    Test number
    667891035160
    • NoteOffside front mirror outer casing missing
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber outer casing/dust cover insecure
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail125,777 miles (+7,897)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,777 miles
    Test number
    809478125123
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front mirror outer casing missing
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber outer casing/dust cover insecure
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass117,880 miles (+3,791)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,880 miles
    Test number
    228847704116
    • NoteOil leaks at gearbox & diff
    • NoteOil seepage at pas pipe
    • NoteOsf brake hose perished

  12. Pass114,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,089 miles
    Test number
    605269023188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,089 miles (+5,330)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,089 miles
    Test number
    459227023192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to some suspension components
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOsf brake hose perished

  14. Pass108,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    108,759 miles
    Test number
    568996012170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,759 miles (+4,870)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,759 miles
    Test number
    245166712459
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOsf brake hose perished

  16. Pass103,889 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,889 miles
    Test number
    208654521432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,693 miles (+5,246)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,693 miles
    Test number
    829728311193
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass98,447 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    650580910138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,775 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,775 miles
    Test number
    514244719184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,773 miles (+5,766)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,773 miles
    Test number
    294783819465
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass87,007 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    344758128136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,341 miles (+4,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    454073327115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass78,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    78,149 miles
    Test number
    821319126157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T118 HBT

Does T118 HBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T118 HBT expired on 24 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T118 HBT?
The MOT on T118 HBT expired on 24 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T118 HBT done?
T118 HBT was recorded at 157,578 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2022, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has T118 HBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T118 HBT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T118 HBT 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 T118 HBT find?
T118 HBT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: front bumper slightly loose; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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