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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T206 BSLMOT history

T206 BSL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
144,028 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T206 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T206 BSL was last recorded at 144,028 miles on 12 May 2023, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,169 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
859 miles
Average per year
4,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,028 miles
  • 2021 – 143,169 miles
  • 2019 – 141,881 miles
  • 2018 – 141,797 miles
  • 2017 – 141,098 miles
  • 2016 – 136,449 miles
  • 2015 – 131,186 miles
  • 2014 – 124,726 miles
  • 2013 – 123,667 miles
  • 2012 – 117,779 miles
  • 2011 – 109,108 miles
  • 2010 – 100,511 miles
  • 2009 – 93,382 miles
  • 2008 – 82,886 miles
  • 2007 – 71,459 miles
  • 2006 – 60,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,028 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear shocker covers broken away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • General underbody surface corosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,028 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,028 miles
    Test number
    154009076297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,169 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,169 miles
    Test number
    699971523577
    • MinorHorn not working properly pitch very low (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive pas fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smear screen slightly

  3. Fail143,169 miles (+1,288)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,169 miles
    Test number
    497070477692
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHorn not working properly pitch very low (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive pas fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smear screen slightly

  4. Pass141,881 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,881 miles
    Test number
    808988984538
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,797 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,797 miles
    Test number
    608785230348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail141,770 miles (+672)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,770 miles
    Test number
    804657495972
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass141,098 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,098 miles
    Test number
    300017268500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers broken away
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outersills due to covers

  8. Fail141,096 miles (+4,647)11 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,096 miles
    Test number
    192999811290
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced damp (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced damp (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers broken away
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outersills due to covers

  9. Pass136,449 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,449 miles
    Test number
    444905013675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,448 miles (+5,262)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,448 miles
    Test number
    821239616673
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass131,186 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,186 miles
    Test number
    708713165031
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail131,184 miles (+6,458)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,184 miles
    Test number
    648792365004
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass124,726 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,726 miles
    Test number
    279095264044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOsf bump stop dropped

  14. Fail124,724 miles (+1,057)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,724 miles
    Test number
    795034864073
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOsf bump stop dropped

  15. Pass123,667 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    123,667 miles
    Test number
    656544363035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,658 miles (+5,879)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,658 miles
    Test number
    885691763050
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass117,779 miles (+8,671)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,779 miles
    Test number
    766994332083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,108 miles (+8,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,108 miles
    Test number
    527285641051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass100,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,511 miles
    Test number
    102293730467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,511 miles (+7,129)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,511 miles
    Test number
    661613630039
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass93,382 miles (+10,496)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    93,382 miles
    Test number
    972985959063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,886 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,886 miles
    Test number
    770975538043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front side undertrays slightly insecure.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteOffside front fog light cracked.
    • NoteVarious small chips to windscreen.

  23. Fail82,886 miles (+11,427)2 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,886 miles
    Test number
    840465038093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front side undertrays slightly insecure.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteOffside front fog light cracked.
    • NoteVarious small chips to windscreen.

  24. Pass71,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    140272457077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,459 miles (+11,444)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    123162557437
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNearside front washer jet partially blocked.
    • NoteRear brake discs becoming worn.
    • NoteSlight play in offside front inner tie rod joint.

  26. Pass60,015 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,015 miles
    Test number
    520039456008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    541404756013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T206 BSL

Does T206 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T206 BSL expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T206 BSL?
The MOT on T206 BSL expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T206 BSL done?
T206 BSL was recorded at 144,028 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 4,881 miles a year.
Has T206 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T206 BSL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T206 BSL 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 T206 BSL find?
T206 BSL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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