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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T161 PNVMOT history

T161 PNV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2023
Mileage
82,661 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 PNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 PNV was last recorded at 82,661 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 4,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,069 miles · 10 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
4,592 miles
Average per year
2,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,661 miles
  • 2021 – 78,069 miles
  • 2020 – 75,803 miles
  • 2019 – 72,759 miles
  • 2017 – 69,273 miles
  • 2016 – 66,274 miles
  • 2015 – 60,558 miles
  • 2014 – 57,345 miles
  • 2013 – 53,464 miles
  • 2012 – 52,078 miles
  • 2011 – 48,723 miles
  • 2010 – 47,216 miles
  • 2009 – 46,420 miles
  • 2008 – 45,767 miles
  • 2007 – 45,070 miles
  • 2006 – 43,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,661 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,661 miles (+4,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,661 miles
    Test number
    277890429808
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass78,069 miles (+2,266)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,069 miles
    Test number
    511890318260
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass75,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    871082844178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,803 miles (+3,044)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    105844162128
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass72,759 miles (+3,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,759 miles
    Test number
    911879698075
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,273 miles (+2,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,273 miles
    Test number
    198293685522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass66,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,274 miles
    Test number
    618623800004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,274 miles (+33)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,274 miles
    Test number
    241067731982
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Fail66,241 miles (+5,683)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,241 miles
    Test number
    126827823104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked/perished on outer edge replace tyre soon

  10. Pass60,558 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,558 miles
    Test number
    418995855194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,345 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,345 miles
    Test number
    549816434196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,344 miles (+3,880)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,344 miles
    Test number
    376754434191
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass53,464 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,464 miles
    Test number
    248818643134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,078 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,078 miles
    Test number
    248064242101
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  15. Pass52,078 miles (+3,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,078 miles
    Test number
    737164342151
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass48,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    829131241157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,723 miles (+1,507)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    649761741155
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass47,216 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,216 miles
    Test number
    162140640107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,420 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    824032439142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,767 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    454268138111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,070 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,070 miles
    Test number
    792191947144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,943 miles
    Test number
    383511236116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 PNV

Does T161 PNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 PNV expired on 8 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 PNV?
The MOT on T161 PNV expired on 8 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 PNV done?
T161 PNV was recorded at 82,661 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 2,347 miles a year.
Has T161 PNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 PNV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T161 PNV 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 T161 PNV find?
T161 PNV passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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