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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T129 CRGMOT history

T129 CRG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 128,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2024
Mileage
128,655 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2023
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 CRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 CRG was last recorded at 128,655 miles on 15 Apr 2023, 1,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,276 miles · 4 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,379 miles
Average per year
4,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,655 miles
  • 2022 – 127,276 miles
  • 2020 – 127,228 miles
  • 2019 – 118,910 miles
  • 2018 – 112,521 miles
  • 2017 – 107,597 miles
  • 2016 – 102,641 miles
  • 2015 – 98,177 miles
  • 2014 – 92,983 miles
  • 2013 – 88,771 miles
  • 2012 – 84,258 miles
  • 2011 – 79,027 miles
  • 2010 – 74,109 miles
  • 2009 – 69,482 miles
  • 2008 – 64,286 miles
  • 2007 – 59,348 miles
  • 2006 – 53,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,655 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch rusty

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,655 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,655 miles
    Test number
    426675989862
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch rusty

  2. Fail128,655 miles (+1,379)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,655 miles
    Test number
    948889073877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch rusty

  3. Pass127,276 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,276 miles
    Test number
    913239801222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass127,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,228 miles
    Test number
    180113323367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail127,228 miles (+8,318)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,228 miles
    Test number
    465448808450
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass118,910 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,910 miles
    Test number
    270419802418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal stiff

  7. Fail118,843 miles (+6,322)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,843 miles
    Test number
    433627323724
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,521 miles
    Test number
    280718974343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail112,521 miles (+4,924)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,521 miles
    Test number
    334294688926
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass107,597 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,597 miles
    Test number
    370736477585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,562 miles (+4,921)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,562 miles
    Test number
    130312811446
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass102,641 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,641 miles
    Test number
    885323343885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,582 miles (+4,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,582 miles
    Test number
    569971370498
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass98,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,177 miles
    Test number
    195229695455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,177 miles (+5,194)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,177 miles
    Test number
    115159895402
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass92,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,983 miles
    Test number
    355235004171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,983 miles (+4,212)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,983 miles
    Test number
    265241604123
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass88,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    548871703115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail88,771 miles (+4,513)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    596591003198
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass84,258 miles (+5,231)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,258 miles
    Test number
    379820792014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront no.plate deterioated

  21. Pass79,027 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    539331691075
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded

  22. Fail79,027 miles (+4,918)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    485601991069
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded

  23. Pass74,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,109 miles
    Test number
    280092700459
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  24. Fail74,109 miles (+4,627)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,109 miles
    Test number
    922442300156
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  25. Fail69,482 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    424073399012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated slightly
    • NoteSlinght play on steering rack

  26. Pass69,482 miles (+5,196)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    860533699025
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated slightly
    • NoteSlinght play on steering rack

  27. Pass64,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,286 miles
    Test number
    584123198085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail64,286 miles (+4,938)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,286 miles
    Test number
    994903198057
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass59,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    133413597439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail59,348 miles (+5,669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    350313997068
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass53,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,679 miles
    Test number
    390297996015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T129 CRG

Does T129 CRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T129 CRG expired on 14 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T129 CRG?
The MOT on T129 CRG expired on 14 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T129 CRG done?
T129 CRG was recorded at 128,655 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2023, an average of 4,405 miles a year.
Has T129 CRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 CRG has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T129 CRG 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 T129 CRG find?
T129 CRG passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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