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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T231 SPLMOT history

T231 SPL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 248,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2023
Mileage
248,303 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 SPL was last recorded at 248,303 miles on 2 Apr 2022, 2,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,919 miles · 7 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,384 miles
Average per year
8,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 248,303 miles
  • 2020 – 245,919 miles
  • 2019 – 236,316 miles
  • 2018 – 229,036 miles
  • 2014 – 214,310 miles
  • 2013 – 206,852 miles
  • 2012 – 197,185 miles
  • 2011 – 186,438 miles
  • 2010 – 174,060 miles
  • 2009 – 163,902 miles
  • 2008 – 150,007 miles
  • 2007 – 133,224 miles
  • 2006 – 116,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,303 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,303 miles (+2,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    248,303 miles
    Test number
    725149263256
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass245,919 miles (+9,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    245,919 miles
    Test number
    109131719040
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass236,316 miles (+7,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    236,316 miles
    Test number
    136048756705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing on inner edges

  4. Pass229,036 miles (+14,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    229,036 miles
    Test number
    716971322174
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass214,310 miles (+7,458)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    214,310 miles
    Test number
    169823864175
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox to exhaust support corroded
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber dirt shield insecure
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

  6. Pass206,852 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    206,852 miles
    Test number
    298547763061
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail206,852 miles (+9,667)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,852 miles
    Test number
    335677163058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass197,185 miles (+261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    197,185 miles
    Test number
    118744992474
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail196,924 miles (+10,486)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,924 miles
    Test number
    889832282093
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass186,438 miles (+12,378)9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    186,438 miles
    Test number
    898169581050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear indicators and both side repeaters pale
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NotePlay in both steering rack inner joints

  11. Pass174,060 miles (+10,158)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    174,060 miles
    Test number
    230947670095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCut/split in offside front tyre tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front brake hose would benefit from repositioning

  12. Pass163,902 miles (+13,895)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    163,902 miles
    Test number
    383544889011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCorrosion in rear brake pipes
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link in very poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn very low on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn very close to wear bars
    • NoteWear in nearside front lower swivel joint

  13. Pass150,007 miles (+297)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    150,007 miles
    Test number
    162876388414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion in both rear brake pipes to flexy brake hoses (would benefit from attention)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  14. Fail149,710 miles (+16,486)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,710 miles
    Test number
    822289978003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion in both rear brake pipes to flexy brake hoses (would benefit from attention)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  15. Pass133,224 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    133,224 miles
    Test number
    540682577066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  16. Fail133,224 miles (+17,173)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,224 miles
    Test number
    824602277086
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  17. Fail116,051 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,051 miles
    Test number
    181282886477
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass116,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    116,051 miles
    Test number
    580152686076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T231 SPL

Does T231 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T231 SPL expired on 1 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T231 SPL?
The MOT on T231 SPL expired on 1 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T231 SPL done?
T231 SPL was recorded at 248,303 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2022, an average of 8,252 miles a year.
Has T231 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 SPL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on T231 SPL 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 T231 SPL find?
T231 SPL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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