BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T234 SPKMOT history
T234 SPK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,348 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 May 2023
- Mileage
- 97,348 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,183 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T234 SPK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T234 SPK was last recorded at 97,348 miles on 5 May 2022, 986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 96,362 miles · 8 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 986 miles
- Average per year
- 2,183 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 97,348 miles
- 2021 – 96,362 miles
- 2019 – 94,523 miles
- 2018 – 93,435 miles
- 2017 – 92,456 miles
- 2016 – 91,612 miles
- 2015 – 87,759 miles
- 2014 – 72,981 miles
- 2013 – 71,432 miles
- 2011 – 70,802 miles
- 2010 – 69,032 miles
- 2009 – 67,912 miles
- 2008 – 67,757 miles
- 2006 – 63,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,348 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2023
- Odometer
- 97,348 miles
- Test number
- 390597748097
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail97,348 miles (+986)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,348 miles
- Test number
- 616991739702
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass96,362 miles (+1,839)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2022
- Odometer
- 96,362 miles
- Test number
- 234235598070
- AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted Engine Cover Fitted
Pass94,523 miles (+1,088)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 94,523 miles
- Test number
- 739996951718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,435 miles (+979)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 93,435 miles
- Test number
- 385809851072
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Pass92,456 miles (+844)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 92,456 miles
- Test number
- 513407261472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,612 miles (+3,853)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 91,612 miles
- Test number
- 408241210130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,759 miles (+176)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 87,759 miles
- Test number
- 856236605281
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail87,583 miles (+14,602)4 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,583 miles
- Test number
- 295324995455
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight oil leak from power steering reservoir,benifit given.
Pass72,981 miles (+1,549)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,981 miles
- Test number
- 246728584134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,432 miles (+630)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,432 miles
- Test number
- 949969793126
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
- NoteBoth front tyre craking outer wall
Pass70,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 70,802 miles
- Test number
- 519512411355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,802 miles (+1,770)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,802 miles
- Test number
- 465155901471
- DangerousBoth front tyres are cracked
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly cracked
- NoteRear exhaust heat shield is slightly unsecure
Pass69,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 69,032 miles
- Test number
- 274681150260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,032 miles (+1,120)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,032 miles
- Test number
- 710100150218
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass67,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 67,912 miles
- Test number
- 240304959231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,912 miles (+155)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,912 miles
- Test number
- 860211659215
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
Pass67,757 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 67,757 miles
- Test number
- 722224958256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,756 miles (+4,220)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,756 miles
- Test number
- 652540128227
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass63,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 63,536 miles
- Test number
- 884851216300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,536 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,536 miles
- Test number
- 420571416309
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T234 SPK
- Does T234 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T234 SPK expired on 7 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T234 SPK?
- The MOT on T234 SPK expired on 7 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T234 SPK done?
- T234 SPK was recorded at 97,348 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2022, an average of 2,183 miles a year.
- Has T234 SPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T234 SPK has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T234 SPK 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 SPK find?
- T234 SPK passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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