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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T22 DBWMOT history

T22 DBW is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
79,255 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T22 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T22 DBW was last recorded at 79,255 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 7,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2020: 63,900 miles, lower than 220,826 miles on 15 Dec 2016.

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
71,644 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,255 miles
  • 2023 – 71,644 miles
  • 2022 – 66,471 miles
  • 2020 – 63,900 miles
  • 2016 – 220,826 miles
  • 2015 – 193,472 miles
  • 2014 – 166,875 miles
  • 2013 – 143,592 miles
  • 2012 – 137,068 miles
  • 2011 – 131,707 miles
  • 2010 – 127,296 miles
  • 2009 – 121,044 miles
  • 2008 – 113,439 miles
  • 2007 – 105,535 miles
  • 2006 – 97,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,255 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspenson modifide

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,255 miles (+7,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,255 miles
    Test number
    307826844455
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspenson modifide

  2. Pass71,644 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,644 miles
    Test number
    911042133790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,471 miles (+128)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,471 miles
    Test number
    480771651704
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,343 miles (+2,443)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    342913763927
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested car cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass63,900 miles (-156,926)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    255307598103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass220,826 miles (+27,354)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    220,826 miles
    Test number
    591261486927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass193,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    193,472 miles
    Test number
    382884002081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  8. Fail193,472 miles (+26,597)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,472 miles
    Test number
    699633584698
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass166,875 miles (+23,283)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    166,875 miles
    Test number
    998015644347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,592 miles (+6,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,592 miles
    Test number
    588353823331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass137,068 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    137,068 miles
    Test number
    895566122345
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail137,043 miles (+5,336)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,043 miles
    Test number
    769305082231
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass131,707 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    131,707 miles
    Test number
    716452371213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail131,664 miles (+4,368)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,664 miles
    Test number
    456549361209
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass127,296 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    127,296 miles
    Test number
    580969720237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,251 miles (+6,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,251 miles
    Test number
    753598010288
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass121,044 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    121,044 miles
    Test number
    273112359403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,439 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,439 miles
    Test number
    540163668184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass113,439 miles (+7,904)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    113,439 miles
    Test number
    851093968153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,535 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    105,535 miles
    Test number
    164185957178
    • NoteAs before

  21. Fail105,535 miles (+8,067)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,535 miles
    Test number
    990885147179
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass97,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    97,468 miles
    Test number
    542230476162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T22 DBW

Does T22 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T22 DBW expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T22 DBW?
The MOT on T22 DBW expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T22 DBW done?
T22 DBW was recorded at 79,255 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
Has T22 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T22 DBW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T22 DBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T22 DBW find?
T22 DBW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: front and rear suspenson modifide.

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