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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T178 UEEMOT history

T178 UEE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2022
Mileage
97,234 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 UEE
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 UEE was last recorded at 97,234 miles on 6 Nov 2021, 7,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,483 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,751 miles
Average per year
4,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 97,234 miles
  • 2020 – 89,483 miles
  • 2019 – 76,658 miles
  • 2018 – 70,840 miles
  • 2017 – 68,207 miles
  • 2016 – 64,410 miles
  • 2015 – 58,395 miles
  • 2014 – 52,589 miles
  • 2013 – 49,063 miles
  • 2012 – 45,766 miles
  • 2011 – 39,364 miles
  • 2010 – 34,189 miles
  • 2009 – 30,571 miles
  • 2008 – 27,031 miles
  • 2007 – 23,942 miles
  • 2006 – 20,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,234 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded covered by side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,234 miles (+7,751)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,234 miles
    Test number
    718146274231
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded covered by side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,483 miles (+55)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,483 miles
    Test number
    793762475501
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,428 miles (+12,770)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,428 miles
    Test number
    361314246402
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,658 miles (+5,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    703531780680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,840 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,840 miles
    Test number
    604025752382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    997158810699
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail68,207 miles (+3,797)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    651955970782
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass64,410 miles (+6,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,410 miles
    Test number
    351854685858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass58,395 miles (+5,806)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,395 miles
    Test number
    599195655028
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine has oil leak

  10. Pass52,589 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,589 miles
    Test number
    508260764064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,063 miles (+3,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,063 miles
    Test number
    719216643014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass45,766 miles (+6,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,766 miles
    Test number
    229568242011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass39,364 miles (+5,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,364 miles
    Test number
    838085851075
    • NoteBoth front head lights just showing a beam

  14. Pass34,189 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,189 miles
    Test number
    724640350067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    873230159062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail30,571 miles (+3,540)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    234870559003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,031 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,031 miles
    Test number
    101624058045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,942 miles (+3,482)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,942 miles
    Test number
    804494157008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  19. Pass20,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,460 miles
    Test number
    534655056043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T178 UEE

Does T178 UEE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 UEE expired on 19 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 UEE?
The MOT on T178 UEE expired on 19 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 UEE done?
T178 UEE was recorded at 97,234 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2021, an average of 4,890 miles a year.
Has T178 UEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 UEE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T178 UEE 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 T178 UEE find?
T178 UEE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded covered by side skirt, and 4 more.

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