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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T230 DDMMOT history

T230 DDM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
107,813 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T230 DDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T230 DDM was last recorded at 107,813 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 4,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,627 miles · 11 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,186 miles
Average per year
3,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,813 miles
  • 2021 – 103,627 miles
  • 2019 – 99,266 miles
  • 2018 – 92,087 miles
  • 2017 – 82,440 miles
  • 2016 – 71,585 miles
  • 2015 – 65,679 miles
  • 2014 – 60,241 miles
  • 2013 – 59,444 miles
  • 2012 – 58,066 miles
  • 2011 – 56,025 miles
  • 2010 – 54,807 miles
  • 2009 – 53,309 miles
  • 2008 – 52,201 miles
  • 2007 – 50,529 miles
  • 2006 – 48,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,813 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leaks.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,813 miles (+4,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,813 miles
    Test number
    374166210529
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass103,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,627 miles
    Test number
    634235208371
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail103,627 miles (+4,361)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,627 miles
    Test number
    339316823613
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass99,266 miles (+7,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,266 miles
    Test number
    112347045728
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,087 miles
    Test number
    226714797164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,085 miles (+9,645)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    623919591090
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,440 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    462194373458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.

  8. Fail82,385 miles (+10,800)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,385 miles
    Test number
    674908365556
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.

  9. Pass71,585 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,585 miles
    Test number
    155845893819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is starting to corrode surface rust
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail71,585 miles (+5,906)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,585 miles
    Test number
    411275935867
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is starting to corrode surface rust
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass65,679 miles (+303)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,679 miles
    Test number
    286568965108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail65,376 miles (+5,135)2 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,376 miles
    Test number
    666963755119
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on edges and side walls are cracking and deteriorating
    • NoteExhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
    • NoteFloor panels chassie rails inner sills and rear suspension mountings are starting to corrode surface rust
    • NoteSome steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

  13. Pass60,241 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,241 miles
    Test number
    828192464048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,444 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,444 miles
    Test number
    319713763040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,066 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,066 miles
    Test number
    367160362060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,025 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,025 miles
    Test number
    198662161482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,807 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,807 miles
    Test number
    160402160000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,309 miles (+1,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,309 miles
    Test number
    551161969078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,201 miles (+1,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    430283568009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass50,529 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    653211167097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    673262666022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T230 DDM

Does T230 DDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T230 DDM expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T230 DDM?
The MOT on T230 DDM expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T230 DDM done?
T230 DDM was recorded at 107,813 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 3,751 miles a year.
Has T230 DDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T230 DDM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T230 DDM 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 T230 DDM find?
T230 DDM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe.

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