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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T161 TAUMOT history

T161 TAU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
127,993 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 TAU
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
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 TAU was last recorded at 127,993 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 1,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2011: 86,575 miles, lower than 99,787 miles on 3 Jun 2010.

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
126,959 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,034 miles
Average per year
5,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,993 miles
  • 2020 – 126,959 miles
  • 2019 – 125,769 miles
  • 2018 – 123,431 miles
  • 2017 – 118,616 miles
  • 2016 – 113,109 miles
  • 2015 – 107,080 miles
  • 2014 – 102,376 miles
  • 2013 – 97,598 miles
  • 2012 – 92,396 miles
  • 2011 – 86,576 miles
  • 2010 – 99,787 miles
  • 2009 – 72,888 miles
  • 2008 – 63,757 miles
  • 2007 – 53,630 miles
  • 2006 – 48,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,993 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,993 miles (+1,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,993 miles
    Test number
    209573184182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass126,959 miles (+1,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,959 miles
    Test number
    588664280485
    • 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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,769 miles (+2,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,769 miles
    Test number
    572615620851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,431 miles
    Test number
    832111038805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,431 miles (+4,815)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,431 miles
    Test number
    885039711738
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass118,616 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,616 miles
    Test number
    451793884001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,514 miles (+5,405)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,514 miles
    Test number
    390469474686
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [rear section] (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass113,109 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,109 miles
    Test number
    953860899629
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

  9. Fail113,104 miles (+6,024)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,104 miles
    Test number
    798627430961
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

  10. Pass107,080 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    938970565170
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail107,079 miles (+4,703)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,079 miles
    Test number
    289210765417
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass102,376 miles (+4,778)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    887640364156
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass97,598 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,598 miles
    Test number
    466772163109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,396 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,396 miles
    Test number
    615533662180
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail92,396 miles (+5,820)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,396 miles
    Test number
    908533562184
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass86,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,576 miles
    Test number
    178762251199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,575 miles (-13,212)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,575 miles
    Test number
    338302951181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass99,787 miles (+26,899)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    772944350117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,888 miles (+9,131)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,888 miles
    Test number
    683721969186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,757 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,757 miles
    Test number
    752928158155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,630 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    392443267196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    474603666198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 TAU

Does T161 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 TAU expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 TAU?
The MOT on T161 TAU expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 TAU done?
T161 TAU was recorded at 127,993 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 5,077 miles a year.
Has T161 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 TAU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T161 TAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T161 TAU find?
T161 TAU passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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