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BMW 3 Series

Silver and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T232 DGPMOT history

T232 DGP is a silver and black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 206,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2021
Mileage
206,996 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T232 DGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T232 DGP was last recorded at 206,996 miles on 12 Apr 2022, 5,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,967 miles · 28 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,029 miles
Average per year
7,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 206,996 miles
  • 2020 – 201,967 miles
  • 2019 – 195,073 miles
  • 2018 – 187,376 miles
  • 2017 – 183,524 miles
  • 2016 – 181,907 miles
  • 2015 – 173,047 miles
  • 2014 – 162,017 miles
  • 2013 – 151,910 miles
  • 2011 – 148,733 miles
  • 2010 – 144,868 miles
  • 2009 – 135,863 miles
  • 2008 – 129,645 miles
  • 2006 – 95,209 miles
  • 2005 – 83,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail206,996 miles
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail206,996 miles (+5,029)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,996 miles
    Test number
    282720383298
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass201,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    201,967 miles
    Test number
    734473488752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail201,967 miles (+6,894)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,967 miles
    Test number
    432153239204
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass195,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    195,073 miles
    Test number
    428711782486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail195,073 miles (+7,697)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,073 miles
    Test number
    557793163451
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass187,376 miles (+3,852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    187,376 miles
    Test number
    763756081122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass183,524 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    183,524 miles
    Test number
    477396178194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass181,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    181,907 miles
    Test number
    633239729897
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

  9. Fail181,907 miles (+8,860)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,907 miles
    Test number
    899157039964
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

  10. Pass173,047 miles (+11,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    173,047 miles
    Test number
    817120245026
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass162,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    162,017 miles
    Test number
    607145334052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail162,017 miles (+10,107)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,017 miles
    Test number
    188884534085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass151,910 miles (+3,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    151,910 miles
    Test number
    187365433044
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass148,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    148,733 miles
    Test number
    349573641378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,733 miles (+3,865)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,733 miles
    Test number
    486600841436
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir intake pipe split

  16. Pass144,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    144,868 miles
    Test number
    564010850218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail144,868 miles (+9,005)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,868 miles
    Test number
    902060550281
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass135,863 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    135,863 miles
    Test number
    281455629211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,625 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    130,625 miles
    Test number
    114174819402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,645 miles (+14,865)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,645 miles
    Test number
    564854758363
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail114,780 miles7 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,780 miles
    Test number
    100381718045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass114,780 miles (+19,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    114,780 miles
    Test number
    771731318015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass95,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    95,209 miles
    Test number
    751023486235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail95,209 miles (+11,477)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,209 miles
    Test number
    171463686233
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass83,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    83,732 miles
    Test number
    834476765271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,732 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,732 miles
    Test number
    303525665445
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about T232 DGP

Does T232 DGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T232 DGP expired on 27 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T232 DGP?
The MOT on T232 DGP expired on 27 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T232 DGP done?
T232 DGP was recorded at 206,996 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2022, an average of 7,447 miles a year.
Has T232 DGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T232 DGP has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T232 DGP 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 T232 DGP find?
T232 DGP failed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2022 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end; offside steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack, and 4 more.

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