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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T124 ABMMOT history

T124 ABM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
139,473 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T124 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T124 ABM was last recorded at 139,473 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 6,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2020: 133,271 miles, lower than 137,685 miles on 6 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,271 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,202 miles
Average per year
3,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,473 miles
  • 2020 – 133,271 miles
  • 2019 – 137,685 miles
  • 2018 – 127,002 miles
  • 2017 – 117,697 miles
  • 2016 – 113,914 miles
  • 2015 – 111,678 miles
  • 2014 – 109,916 miles
  • 2013 – 108,159 miles
  • 2012 – 105,996 miles
  • 2011 – 101,160 miles
  • 2010 – 94,331 miles
  • 2009 – 87,925 miles
  • 2008 – 81,944 miles
  • 2007 – 78,286 miles
  • 2006 – 74,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,473 miles
    Test number
    138266383431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail139,473 miles (+6,202)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,473 miles
    Test number
    314262710817
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass133,271 miles (-4,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,271 miles
    Test number
    451265074288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass137,685 miles (+10,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,685 miles
    Test number
    179198697669
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass127,002 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,002 miles
    Test number
    834896114598
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryLow engine oil level
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,002 miles (+9,305)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,002 miles
    Test number
    674193322078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryLow engine oil level
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,697 miles (+3,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,697 miles
    Test number
    783564414167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  8. Pass113,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,914 miles
    Test number
    483333044228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,914 miles (+2,236)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,914 miles
    Test number
    572514986052
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front arb link arms

  10. Pass111,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,678 miles
    Test number
    387327345062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,678 miles (+1,762)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,678 miles
    Test number
    306057445017
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass109,916 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,916 miles
    Test number
    425434744018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,159 miles
    Test number
    279160153091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail108,155 miles (+2,159)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    965060253022
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteINTERIOR DOOR CARD INSECURE

  15. Pass105,996 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,996 miles
    Test number
    319701642096
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail105,996 miles (+4,836)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,996 miles
    Test number
    185580442065
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass101,160 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    101,160 miles
    Test number
    579618141024
    • NoteSrs warning light stays on

  18. Fail101,158 miles (+6,827)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,158 miles
    Test number
    317758241026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSrs warning light stays on

  19. Fail94,331 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    673792140003
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

  20. Pass94,331 miles (+6,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    961302540086
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

  21. Pass87,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    783793649024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,925 miles (+5,981)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    122092249465
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Pass81,944 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,944 miles
    Test number
    512021358069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    133707547465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,286 miles (+4,261)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    782096747006
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on dash & brake sensor warning lamp on dash staying on

  26. Pass74,025 miles (+71)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,025 miles
    Test number
    424937746075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBroke sensor warning lamp fleshing

  27. Fail73,954 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    170344746031
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T124 ABM

Does T124 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T124 ABM expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T124 ABM?
The MOT on T124 ABM expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T124 ABM done?
T124 ABM was recorded at 139,473 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 3,874 miles a year.
Has T124 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T124 ABM has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T124 ABM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T124 ABM find?
T124 ABM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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