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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T163 ASDMOT history

T163 ASD is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
121,668 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 ASD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 ASD was last recorded at 121,668 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,821 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,847 miles
Average per year
4,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,668 miles
  • 2025 – 119,821 miles
  • 2023 – 118,514 miles
  • 2021 – 114,452 miles
  • 2020 – 110,896 miles
  • 2019 – 104,771 miles
  • 2018 – 101,249 miles
  • 2017 – 99,605 miles
  • 2016 – 96,813 miles
  • 2015 – 90,625 miles
  • 2014 – 80,795 miles
  • 2013 – 65,991 miles
  • 2011 – 49,797 miles
  • 2010 – 46,282 miles
  • 2009 – 38,727 miles
  • 2008 – 34,446 miles
  • 2007 – 28,960 miles
  • 2006 – 24,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,668 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,668 miles (+1,847)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,668 miles
    Test number
    139858128740
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,821 miles (+1,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,821 miles
    Test number
    510798122836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass118,514 miles (+4,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,514 miles
    Test number
    146446463855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass114,452 miles (+3,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,452 miles
    Test number
    834864821075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion at jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion at jacking point offside rear

  5. Pass110,896 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,896 miles
    Test number
    703664094878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,771 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,771 miles
    Test number
    788462041679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust worn

  7. Fail104,771 miles (+3,522)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,771 miles
    Test number
    386890537876
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust worn

  8. Pass101,249 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,249 miles
    Test number
    563814885671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,605 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,605 miles
    Test number
    225901885082
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail99,605 miles (+2,792)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,605 miles
    Test number
    662739669578
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass96,813 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,813 miles
    Test number
    589111735899
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

  12. Fail96,808 miles (+6,183)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,808 miles
    Test number
    701814549595
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

  13. Pass90,625 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,625 miles
    Test number
    846095345004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,182 miles (+9,387)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    125941635055
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,795 miles (+14,804)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,795 miles
    Test number
    205255724073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,991 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    147982843446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag lamp on

  17. Fail65,991 miles (+16,194)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    465142243027
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag lamp on

  18. Pass49,797 miles (+3,515)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    496553631378
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteAll brake pipe ferrules corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs scored

  19. Pass46,282 miles (+7,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    980283860316
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail38,727 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,727 miles
    Test number
    212497889194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeat shield insecure
    • NoteO/s steering rack arm worn

  21. Pass38,727 miles (+4,281)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,727 miles
    Test number
    333407589132
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeat shield insecure
    • NoteO/s steering rack arm worn

  22. Fail34,446 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,446 miles
    Test number
    302782618467
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,446 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,446 miles
    Test number
    333712418239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,960 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,960 miles
    Test number
    263326787118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,881 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,881 miles
    Test number
    203566486143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,880 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,880 miles
    Test number
    433587176107
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about T163 ASD

Does T163 ASD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 ASD is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T163 ASD?
The MOT on T163 ASD is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 ASD done?
T163 ASD was recorded at 121,668 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,872 miles a year.
Has T163 ASD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 ASD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T163 ASD 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 T163 ASD find?
T163 ASD passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly damaged; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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