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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T234 BGMMOT history

T234 BGM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2023
Mileage
123,807 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T234 BGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T234 BGM was last recorded at 123,807 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 2,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,404 miles · 16 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,403 miles
Average per year
3,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,807 miles
  • 2021 – 121,404 miles
  • 2020 – 120,630 miles
  • 2019 – 119,508 miles
  • 2018 – 116,931 miles
  • 2017 – 113,520 miles
  • 2016 – 112,210 miles
  • 2015 – 110,510 miles
  • 2014 – 103,726 miles
  • 2013 – 97,084 miles
  • 2012 – 93,947 miles
  • 2011 – 85,324 miles
  • 2010 – 82,672 miles
  • 2009 – 79,410 miles
  • 2007 – 75,012 miles
  • 2006 – 61,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,807 miles (+2,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,807 miles
    Test number
    694182141194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass121,404 miles (+774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    676277939653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass120,630 miles (+1,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    140121300574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,508 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    119,508 miles
    Test number
    499523914196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail119,507 miles (+2,576)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,507 miles
    Test number
    464658618989
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass116,931 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,931 miles
    Test number
    528829384773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,520 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    553181392847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail113,520 miles (+1,310)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    258696422918
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass112,210 miles (+1,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,210 miles
    Test number
    335169393703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass110,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,510 miles
    Test number
    226655135481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail110,510 miles (+6,784)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,510 miles
    Test number
    667476625128
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass103,726 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,726 miles
    Test number
    809456704133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail103,726 miles (+6,642)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,726 miles
    Test number
    147834404104
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass97,084 miles (+3,137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,084 miles
    Test number
    607878303147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass93,947 miles (+8,623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,947 miles
    Test number
    139353992048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass85,324 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    577774091034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs on border line(thin)

  17. Fail85,324 miles (+2,652)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    459054991099
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs on border line(thin)

  18. Pass82,672 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,672 miles
    Test number
    951487190031
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly rusty
    • NoteSlight play both front bottom ball joints and rear arm bushes

  19. Fail82,672 miles (+3,262)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,672 miles
    Test number
    761793490073
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly rusty
    • NoteSlight movment off side rear trayling arm bush
    • NoteSlight play both front bottom ball joints and rear arm bushes

  20. Pass79,410 miles (+4,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    254894599027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass75,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,012 miles
    Test number
    712971457397
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail75,008 miles (+4,949)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    130281857304
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass70,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    681215007051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,054 miles (+8,432)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,054 miles
    Test number
    123425007484
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn...
    • NoteN/s & o/s/f outer brake pads very low , advise replacements a,s,a,p...
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel rim distorted...
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread close to limit..
    • NoteWater in o/s headlamp..

  25. Pass61,622 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    130885606096
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs lipped.
    • NoteN/s & o/s indicator repeaters faded.
    • NoteO/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.
    • NotePlay in n/s & o/s/f suspension bottom joints.

Questions about T234 BGM

Does T234 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T234 BGM expired on 15 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T234 BGM?
The MOT on T234 BGM expired on 15 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T234 BGM done?
T234 BGM was recorded at 123,807 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
Has T234 BGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T234 BGM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T234 BGM 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 T234 BGM find?
T234 BGM passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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