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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T21 GPTMOT history

T21 GPT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2025
Mileage
72,298 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 GPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 GPT was last recorded at 72,298 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 4,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,867 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,431 miles
Average per year
3,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,298 miles
  • 2023 – 67,867 miles
  • 2022 – 67,856 miles
  • 2021 – 64,216 miles
  • 2020 – 63,807 miles
  • 2019 – 63,688 miles
  • 2018 – 61,084 miles
  • 2017 – 57,705 miles
  • 2016 – 54,053 miles
  • 2015 – 48,952 miles
  • 2014 – 41,799 miles
  • 2013 – 34,320 miles
  • 2012 – 27,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,298 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear brake pad sensor not attached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,298 miles (+4,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    606371016169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass67,867 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    563560417014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad sensor not attached
  3. Fail67,866 miles (+10)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    679187677910
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad sensor not attached
  4. Fail67,856 miles (+3,640)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,856 miles
    Test number
    169933388718
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp incorrect colour Both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs rusty
  5. Pass64,216 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    415112247762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,807 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    531632731768
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass63,688 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    795972297371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    150350877857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,084 miles (+3,379)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    703384216891
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  10. Pass57,705 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,705 miles
    Test number
    437238304460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,053 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,053 miles
    Test number
    234282264447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,952 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,952 miles
    Test number
    439383035121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,799 miles (+7,479)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,799 miles
    Test number
    747419934185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,320 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,320 miles
    Test number
    629933643119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,167 miles
    Test number
    745119132126
    • 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)

Questions about T21 GPT

Does T21 GPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 GPT expired on 9 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 GPT?
The MOT on T21 GPT expired on 9 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 GPT done?
T21 GPT was recorded at 72,298 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 3,881 miles a year.
Has T21 GPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 GPT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T21 GPT 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 T21 GPT find?
T21 GPT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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