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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T161 DCDMOT history

T161 DCD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
137,952 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 DCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 DCD was last recorded at 137,952 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2011: 106,490 miles, lower than 166,487 miles on 27 Apr 2011.
  • 8 Oct 2012: 106,099 miles, lower than 106,490 miles on 23 May 2011.

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
137,948 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,952 miles
  • 2021 – 122,699 miles
  • 2020 – 114,892 miles
  • 2019 – 114,699 miles
  • 2018 – 113,374 miles
  • 2017 – 112,164 miles
  • 2016 – 111,608 miles
  • 2015 – 110,519 miles
  • 2014 – 109,906 miles
  • 2013 – 108,747 miles
  • 2012 – 106,099 miles
  • 2011 – 106,490 miles
  • 2010 – 106,406 miles
  • 2009 – 103,499 miles
  • 2008 – 103,481 miles
  • 2007 – 102,726 miles
  • 2006 – 92,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,952 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,952 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,952 miles
    Test number
    534277261117
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail137,948 miles (+15,249)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,948 miles
    Test number
    152686858368
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass122,699 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,699 miles
    Test number
    739485937366
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both- perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - worn/coming away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly

  4. Fail122,699 miles (+7,807)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,699 miles
    Test number
    184218120984
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both- perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - worn/coming away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly

  5. Pass114,892 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,892 miles
    Test number
    649370710454
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops in poor condition

  6. Fail114,892 miles (+193)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,892 miles
    Test number
    442046948146
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops in poor condition

  7. Pass114,699 miles (+1,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,699 miles
    Test number
    100105499638
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end ball joint dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded on outer edges

  8. Pass113,374 miles (+1,210)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,374 miles
    Test number
    580519190732
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil weep

  9. Pass112,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,164 miles
    Test number
    931495407992
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Fail112,164 miles (+556)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,164 miles
    Test number
    349166120440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass111,608 miles (+1,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    598166477108
    • AdvisoryFree play in both front lower arm rear bushes
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joints worn badly

  12. Pass110,519 miles (+613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,519 miles
    Test number
    285885015255
    • NoteFront lower ball joints worn

  13. Pass109,906 miles (+1,159)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    789740834280
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes started to corrode
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass108,747 miles (+2,648)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    108,747 miles
    Test number
    687786923321
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower arm bushes

  15. Pass106,099 miles (-391)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,099 miles
    Test number
    386072482215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass106,490 miles (-59,997)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    916813141172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass166,487 miles (+60,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    166,487 miles
    Test number
    396167711148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass106,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    640280590185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,406 miles (+2,907)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    884929280123
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass103,499 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,499 miles
    Test number
    594692769155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass103,481 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,481 miles
    Test number
    652677738115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,726 miles
    Test number
    410847167163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,726 miles (+9,989)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,726 miles
    Test number
    660265867134
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass92,737 miles (+21,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    92,737 miles
    Test number
    714543656371
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass71,473 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    693616636136
    • NoteNearside front and both rear tyres heavily worn on edges

  26. Fail71,473 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    292975936107
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front and both rear tyres heavily worn on edges

Questions about T161 DCD

Does T161 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 DCD expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 DCD?
The MOT on T161 DCD expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 DCD done?
T161 DCD was recorded at 137,952 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 4,069 miles a year.
Has T161 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 DCD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T161 DCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T161 DCD find?
T161 DCD passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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