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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

T123 RADMOT history

T123 RAD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2023
Mileage
116,792 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 RAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T123 RAD was last recorded at 116,792 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 6,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,879 miles · 13 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
6,913 miles
Average per year
6,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,792 miles
  • 2020 – 109,879 miles
  • 2019 – 109,873 miles
  • 2017 – 105,553 miles
  • 2016 – 97,974 miles
  • 2015 – 88,455 miles
  • 2014 – 78,822 miles
  • 2013 – 68,638 miles
  • 2012 – 58,292 miles
  • 2011 – 48,254 miles
  • 2010 – 36,900 miles
  • 2008 – 28,699 miles
  • 2005 – 12,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,792 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,792 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,792 miles
    Test number
    644904529902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,879 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,879 miles
    Test number
    475430855946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,873 miles
    Test number
    808667688339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,873 miles (+4,320)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,873 miles
    Test number
    702283692793
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,553 miles (+7,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,553 miles
    Test number
    875828127514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass97,974 miles (+9,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    557604728110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Pass88,455 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    488846405162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing inner edge

  8. Fail88,454 miles (+9,632)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,454 miles
    Test number
    547746005116
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing inner edge

  9. Pass78,822 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,822 miles
    Test number
    778585114158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Fail78,822 miles (+10,184)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,822 miles
    Test number
    109865614114
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  11. Pass68,638 miles (+10,346)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,638 miles
    Test number
    979335803146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass58,292 miles (+10,038)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    237075472023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,254 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,254 miles
    Test number
    365715351082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pad wear sensor light illuminated
    • NoteTraction control light illuminated

  14. Fail48,253 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,253 miles
    Test number
    979203251026
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pad wear sensor light on
    • NoteTraction control light on

  15. Fail48,253 miles (+11,353)8 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,253 miles
    Test number
    276928341060
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pad wear sensor light on
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteHandbrake poor on nearside
    • NoteOil level on minimum
    • NoteTraction control light on

  16. Fail36,900 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,900 miles
    Test number
    112589110097
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass36,900 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,900 miles
    Test number
    801449010012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,699 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,699 miles
    Test number
    441155348423
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped also corroded on outer edges
    • NotePassanger rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

  19. Fail28,699 miles (+6,493)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,699 miles
    Test number
    734265348301
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped also corroded on outer edges
    • NotePassanger rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

  20. Pass22,206 miles (+9,657)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,206 miles
    Test number
    360199808064
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteN/S/F bumber insecure

  21. Pass12,549 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    12,549 miles
    Test number
    441025325457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,548 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,548 miles
    Test number
    264422925394
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about T123 RAD

Does T123 RAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T123 RAD expired on 16 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T123 RAD?
The MOT on T123 RAD expired on 16 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T123 RAD done?
T123 RAD was recorded at 116,792 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 6,225 miles a year.
Has T123 RAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 RAD has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T123 RAD 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 T123 RAD find?
T123 RAD passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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