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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T172 RWUMOT history

T172 RWU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
130,152 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 RWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 RWU was last recorded at 130,152 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 1,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,599 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,553 miles
Average per year
3,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,152 miles
  • 2022 – 128,599 miles
  • 2021 – 127,061 miles
  • 2020 – 126,593 miles
  • 2019 – 125,636 miles
  • 2018 – 124,402 miles
  • 2016 – 122,424 miles
  • 2015 – 121,286 miles
  • 2014 – 119,342 miles
  • 2013 – 115,296 miles
  • 2012 – 111,864 miles
  • 2011 – 110,058 miles
  • 2010 – 105,589 miles
  • 2009 – 100,577 miles
  • 2008 – 91,682 miles
  • 2007 – 81,768 miles
  • 2006 – 72,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,152 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Both front springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s/r tyre on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/f tyre cracking on center thread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,152 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,152 miles
    Test number
    605470208183
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,152 miles (+1,553)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,152 miles
    Test number
    444694880302
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,599 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,599 miles
    Test number
    818961871878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,061 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    829196937499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,593 miles (+957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,593 miles
    Test number
    622509645997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass125,636 miles (+1,234)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,636 miles
    Test number
    493258394483
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,402 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,402 miles
    Test number
    314443672262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail124,402 miles (+1,978)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,402 miles
    Test number
    220387955504
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass122,424 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,424 miles
    Test number
    576021400331
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking on center thread

  10. Fail122,423 miles (+1,137)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,423 miles
    Test number
    641548277763
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking on center thread

  11. Pass121,286 miles (+1,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,286 miles
    Test number
    706273309968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass119,342 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,342 miles
    Test number
    875539224355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,341 miles (+4,045)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,341 miles
    Test number
    969172824310
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,296 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,296 miles
    Test number
    465367043277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass111,864 miles (+1,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    111,864 miles
    Test number
    136689622243
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass110,058 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,058 miles
    Test number
    929244651190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail109,972 miles (+4,383)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,972 miles
    Test number
    626962351143
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass105,589 miles (+5,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,589 miles
    Test number
    224241840106
    • NoteCan not check outer door seals trims fitted

  19. Pass100,577 miles (+8,895)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,577 miles
    Test number
    322681949123
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  20. Pass91,682 miles (+9,914)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    442401858110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,768 miles (+9,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,768 miles
    Test number
    222106657177
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeering

  22. Pass72,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    980196256112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,729 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    813626956181
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T172 RWU

Does T172 RWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T172 RWU expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T172 RWU?
The MOT on T172 RWU expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T172 RWU done?
T172 RWU was recorded at 130,152 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 3,461 miles a year.
Has T172 RWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 RWU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T172 RWU 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 T172 RWU find?
T172 RWU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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