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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T208 ACWMOT history

T208 ACW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2024
Mileage
101,365 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T208 ACW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T208 ACW was last recorded at 101,365 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 1,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,939 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,426 miles
Average per year
2,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,365 miles
  • 2022 – 99,939 miles
  • 2021 – 97,503 miles
  • 2017 – 96,245 miles
  • 2016 – 94,290 miles
  • 2015 – 90,786 miles
  • 2014 – 88,149 miles
  • 2012 – 79,604 miles
  • 2011 – 70,056 miles
  • 2010 – 67,695 miles
  • 2009 – 66,621 miles
  • 2007 – 61,383 miles
  • 2006 – 53,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,365 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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,365 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,365 miles
    Test number
    755298997148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,939 miles (+2,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,939 miles
    Test number
    818636753283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,503 miles (+1,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,503 miles
    Test number
    129632814921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    620897907811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,245 miles (+1,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    424958139430
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  6. Pass94,290 miles (+3,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,290 miles
    Test number
    436700472308
    • AdvisoryAir bag light not visible ,black tape covering

  7. Pass90,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    979863575108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail90,786 miles (+2,637)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    687673675175
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass88,149 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,149 miles
    Test number
    456901474190
    • NoteAdvise all tyres perished

  10. Fail88,147 miles (+8,543)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    836749964174
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise all tyres perished

  11. Pass79,604 miles (+9,548)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,604 miles
    Test number
    258337712464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    287629911135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,056 miles (+2,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    595729211148
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  14. Pass67,695 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,695 miles
    Test number
    313205020109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,621 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    440120929124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,597 miles (+5,214)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    482097219172
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass61,383 miles (+7,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    61,383 miles
    Test number
    850797037327
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail53,463 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    281084026339
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass53,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    482714926322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    910359445323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel Filter Cover Damaged/Broken

Questions about T208 ACW

Does T208 ACW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T208 ACW expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T208 ACW?
The MOT on T208 ACW expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T208 ACW done?
T208 ACW was recorded at 101,365 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 2,896 miles a year.
Has T208 ACW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T208 ACW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T208 ACW 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 T208 ACW find?
T208 ACW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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