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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T163 SPGMOT history

T163 SPG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2023
Mileage
143,583 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 SPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2023
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 SPG was last recorded at 143,583 miles on 3 May 2022, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,507 miles · 22 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
4,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,583 miles
  • 2021 – 143,507 miles
  • 2020 – 142,555 miles
  • 2019 – 141,578 miles
  • 2018 – 140,621 miles
  • 2017 – 140,359 miles
  • 2016 – 139,907 miles
  • 2015 – 137,233 miles
  • 2014 – 129,014 miles
  • 2013 – 124,078 miles
  • 2012 – 120,124 miles
  • 2011 – 117,312 miles
  • 2010 – 111,824 miles
  • 2009 – 103,254 miles
  • 2008 – 88,393 miles
  • 2007 – 78,800 miles
  • 2006 – 67,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,583 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,583 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,583 miles
    Test number
    245216737265
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass143,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,507 miles
    Test number
    486006792912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,507 miles (+952)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,507 miles
    Test number
    440549560906
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,555 miles (+977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,555 miles
    Test number
    595751917203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass141,578 miles (+957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,578 miles
    Test number
    565099648181
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,621 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    140,621 miles
    Test number
    483453945665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,359 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    140,359 miles
    Test number
    455654961322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,347 miles (+440)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,347 miles
    Test number
    389099767943
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass139,907 miles (+2,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    139,907 miles
    Test number
    421419270758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  10. Pass137,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    166295805406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail137,233 miles (+8,219)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    787302005095
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass129,014 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    598390064042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  13. Fail129,001 miles (+4,923)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,001 miles
    Test number
    826199254017
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front chassis / jacking point area is corroded but not considered excessive .
    • NoteRear exhaust system has deteriorated .
    • NoteNearside front spot light glass is broken .

  14. Pass124,078 miles (+3,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,078 miles
    Test number
    626633383064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass120,124 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,124 miles
    Test number
    185866492414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,122 miles (+2,810)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,122 miles
    Test number
    227885492012
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass117,312 miles (+5,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,312 miles
    Test number
    406596721037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass111,824 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    894893730072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,254 miles (+14,861)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    103,254 miles
    Test number
    974252819078
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside dip beam aim on lower limit
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  20. Pass88,393 miles (+9,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    88,393 miles
    Test number
    844885038046
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass78,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    150387147026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,800 miles (+11,669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    403677747070
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass67,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    67,131 miles
    Test number
    543584546080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,131 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,131 miles
    Test number
    202580546066
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about T163 SPG

Does T163 SPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T163 SPG expired on 2 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T163 SPG?
The MOT on T163 SPG expired on 2 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T163 SPG done?
T163 SPG was recorded at 143,583 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 4,711 miles a year.
Has T163 SPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 SPG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T163 SPG 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 SPG find?
T163 SPG passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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