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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T149 AMEMOT history

T149 AME is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
143,496 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T149 AME
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T149 AME was last recorded at 143,496 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,487 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,496 miles
  • 2022 – 141,036 miles
  • 2021 – 136,031 miles
  • 2020 – 132,444 miles
  • 2019 – 125,343 miles
  • 2018 – 113,959 miles
  • 2017 – 105,965 miles
  • 2016 – 97,131 miles
  • 2015 – 91,022 miles
  • 2014 – 85,568 miles
  • 2013 – 79,352 miles
  • 2012 – 72,781 miles
  • 2011 – 67,323 miles
  • 2010 – 63,281 miles
  • 2009 – 60,514 miles
  • 2008 – 58,424 miles
  • 2007 – 55,933 miles
  • 2006 – 49,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,496 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,496 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,496 miles
    Test number
    728792304482
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,487 miles (+2,451)4 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,487 miles
    Test number
    654306503055
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,036 miles (+5,005)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,036 miles
    Test number
    114136819367
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass136,031 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,031 miles
    Test number
    274509006809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,444 miles (+7,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,444 miles
    Test number
    775650617613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,343 miles (+11,384)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,343 miles
    Test number
    134765793209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,959 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,959 miles
    Test number
    675365147691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,965 miles (+8,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,965 miles
    Test number
    745743075615
    • 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)

  9. Pass97,131 miles (+212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    896594430019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  10. Fail96,919 miles (+5,897)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    526829228039
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wire hanging down rubbing on wheel
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  11. Pass91,022 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    366766905255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass85,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    525991464188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,568 miles (+6,216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    755761864102
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass79,352 miles (+6,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    576733663132
    • NoteSlight play both front lower arm rear bushes

  15. Pass72,781 miles (+5,458)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,781 miles
    Test number
    896088952108
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to 1.6 mm

  16. Pass67,323 miles (+114)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,323 miles
    Test number
    939484561140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads a bit worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing outer edge

  17. Fail67,209 miles (+3,928)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,209 miles
    Test number
    917392251113
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads a bit worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing outer edge

  18. Pass63,281 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,281 miles
    Test number
    274029940180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,514 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,514 miles
    Test number
    801897449129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    131589848166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,424 miles (+2,491)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    612848148165
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  22. Pass55,933 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,933 miles
    Test number
    163516147150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage on nsf tyre

  23. Fail55,933 miles (+6,325)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,933 miles
    Test number
    434436147181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage on nsf tyre

  24. Pass49,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    783841996001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T149 AME

Does T149 AME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T149 AME expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T149 AME?
The MOT on T149 AME expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T149 AME done?
T149 AME was recorded at 143,496 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
Has T149 AME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T149 AME has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T149 AME 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 T149 AME find?
T149 AME passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 7 advisories: central rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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