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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T214 SDVMOT history

T214 SDV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
108,977 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T214 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T214 SDV was last recorded at 108,977 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 3,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2013: 33,265 miles, lower than 61,414 miles on 14 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,496 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,481 miles
Average per year
4,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,977 miles
  • 2022 – 105,496 miles
  • 2021 – 101,135 miles
  • 2018 – 92,876 miles
  • 2017 – 87,386 miles
  • 2016 – 82,171 miles
  • 2015 – 75,747 miles
  • 2014 – 72,410 miles
  • 2013 – 33,265 miles
  • 2012 – 61,414 miles
  • 2011 – 55,175 miles
  • 2010 – 51,875 miles
  • 2009 – 47,291 miles
  • 2008 – 42,820 miles
  • 2007 – 38,555 miles
  • 2006 – 35,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,977 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,977 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,977 miles
    Test number
    334700292178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,496 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,496 miles
    Test number
    352256250255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,135 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,135 miles
    Test number
    277550272786
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  4. Fail101,135 miles (+8,259)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,135 miles
    Test number
    162136310081
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  5. Pass92,876 miles (+221)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,876 miles
    Test number
    394737449770
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTracking
  6. Fail92,655 miles (+5,269)4 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,655 miles
    Test number
    319145532890
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nail present (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTracking
  7. Pass87,386 miles (+5,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    595647671268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass82,171 miles (+6,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,171 miles
    Test number
    533471784943
    • 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)
  9. Pass75,747 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,747 miles
    Test number
    578185545031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,410 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,410 miles
    Test number
    307468144144
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
  11. Fail72,465 miles (+39,200)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,465 miles
    Test number
    475248944146
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
  12. Pass33,265 miles (-28,149)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,265 miles
    Test number
    179983033180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,414 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,414 miles
    Test number
    986675632172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,175 miles (+3,300)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    735607331184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split
  15. Pass51,875 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,875 miles
    Test number
    500721040142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,291 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,291 miles
    Test number
    200513659179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,820 miles (+221)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    852005938684
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteThis is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.
  18. Pass42,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,599 miles
    Test number
    492580638128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,597 miles (+198)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,597 miles
    Test number
    251708828418
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Fail42,399 miles (+3,844)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,399 miles
    Test number
    224910628459
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass38,555 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    130023727120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,588 miles
    Test number
    732678126136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T214 SDV

Does T214 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T214 SDV expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T214 SDV?
The MOT on T214 SDV expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T214 SDV done?
T214 SDV was recorded at 108,977 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 4,379 miles a year.
Has T214 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T214 SDV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T214 SDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T214 SDV find?
T214 SDV passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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