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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T138 MDWMOT history

T138 MDW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 206,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
206,459 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 MDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 MDW was last recorded at 206,459 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 2,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,414 miles · 14 Aug 2015
Between the last two tests
2,045 miles
Average per year
6,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 206,459 miles
  • 2015 – 204,414 miles
  • 2014 – 201,020 miles
  • 2013 – 190,401 miles
  • 2012 – 178,623 miles
  • 2011 – 172,631 miles
  • 2010 – 159,970 miles
  • 2009 – 132,103 miles
  • 2008 – 118,268 miles
  • 2007 – 106,374 miles
  • 2006 – 93,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,459 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    206,459 miles
    Test number
    200937915370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail206,459 miles (+2,045)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,459 miles
    Test number
    107794731984
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass204,414 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    204,414 miles
    Test number
    466816325232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,020 miles (+10,619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    201,020 miles
    Test number
    257615134284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass190,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    190,401 miles
    Test number
    549099693156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail190,401 miles (+11,778)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,401 miles
    Test number
    628638193112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass178,623 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    178,623 miles
    Test number
    798850302257
    • 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)
    • NoteR/h/r bump stop broken

  8. Fail178,609 miles (+5,978)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,609 miles
    Test number
    546003792169
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteR/h/r bump stop broken

  9. Pass172,631 miles (+12,661)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    172,631 miles
    Test number
    498618171144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  10. Pass159,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    159,970 miles
    Test number
    694066160196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail159,970 miles (+56)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,970 miles
    Test number
    622955960156
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail159,914 miles (+27,811)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,914 miles
    Test number
    913922360151
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash

  13. Pass132,103 miles (+13,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    132,103 miles
    Test number
    904144159140
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass118,268 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    118,268 miles
    Test number
    304764858115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,762 miles (+11,388)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    117,762 miles
    Test number
    644407618022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    106,374 miles
    Test number
    151034777045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail106,374 miles (+12,970)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,374 miles
    Test number
    643224277032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass93,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    93,404 miles
    Test number
    640255276041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about T138 MDW

Does T138 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 MDW expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 MDW?
The MOT on T138 MDW expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 MDW done?
T138 MDW was recorded at 206,459 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 6,916 miles a year.
Has T138 MDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 MDW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T138 MDW 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 T138 MDW find?
T138 MDW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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