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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T142 SPLMOT history

T142 SPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2024
Mileage
145,279 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T142 SPL
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T142 SPL was last recorded at 145,279 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,279 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,279 miles
  • 2022 – 138,360 miles
  • 2021 – 133,844 miles
  • 2020 – 130,568 miles
  • 2019 – 129,195 miles
  • 2018 – 123,139 miles
  • 2017 – 118,041 miles
  • 2016 – 114,056 miles
  • 2015 – 109,541 miles
  • 2014 – 105,874 miles
  • 2013 – 101,039 miles
  • 2012 – 96,196 miles
  • 2011 – 92,711 miles
  • 2010 – 83,265 miles
  • 2009 – 79,143 miles
  • 2008 – 73,219 miles
  • 2007 – 67,270 miles
  • 2006 – 61,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,279 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from manifold areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Both rear wheel arches corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,279 miles
    Test number
    838432035864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from manifold area

  2. Fail145,279 miles (+6,919)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,279 miles
    Test number
    913025932749
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from manifold area

  3. Pass138,360 miles (+4,516)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,360 miles
    Test number
    581188897906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold cracked and blowing slightly

  4. Pass133,844 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,844 miles
    Test number
    961547581466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroding

  5. Fail133,844 miles (+3,276)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,844 miles
    Test number
    602288391579
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroding

  6. Pass130,568 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,568 miles
    Test number
    437564670134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake flexi hose insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components

  7. Fail130,568 miles (+1,373)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,568 miles
    Test number
    832741448797
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake flexi hose insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components

  8. Pass129,195 miles (+6,056)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,195 miles
    Test number
    868851097617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass123,139 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,139 miles
    Test number
    112289591475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear number plate bulb not working
    • AdvisoryRear tyres near legal limit

  10. Fail123,139 miles (+5,098)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,139 miles
    Test number
    453057387774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear number plate bulb not working
    • AdvisoryRear tyres near legal limit

  11. Pass118,041 miles (+3,985)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,041 miles
    Test number
    381276474237
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre has cut in tread
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass114,056 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,056 miles
    Test number
    166625361778
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail114,055 miles (+4,514)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,055 miles
    Test number
    544375162562
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass109,541 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,541 miles
    Test number
    581583103941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,874 miles (+4,835)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,874 miles
    Test number
    506353154297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail101,039 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,039 miles
    Test number
    477430643246
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass101,039 miles (+4,843)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,039 miles
    Test number
    995520843272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,196 miles (+3,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,196 miles
    Test number
    506478042248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass92,711 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,711 miles
    Test number
    808290051276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,211 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,211 miles
    Test number
    445693471023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,265 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    944493760020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,143 miles (+5,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,143 miles
    Test number
    943118849016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  23. Pass73,219 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,219 miles
    Test number
    390962448054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,270 miles (+5,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,270 miles
    Test number
    600371167052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass61,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    672641256050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T142 SPL

Does T142 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T142 SPL expired on 9 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T142 SPL?
The MOT on T142 SPL expired on 9 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T142 SPL done?
T142 SPL was recorded at 145,279 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 4,780 miles a year.
Has T142 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T142 SPL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T142 SPL 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 T142 SPL find?
T142 SPL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear wheel arches corroded, and 1 more.

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