BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T238 BGMMOT history
T238 BGM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,770 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 132,770 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,428 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T238 BGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T238 BGM was last recorded at 132,770 miles on 13 Apr 2023, 4,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 128,198 miles · 5 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,572 miles
- Average per year
- 5,428 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 132,770 miles
- 2022 – 128,198 miles
- 2021 – 123,249 miles
- 2020 – 120,452 miles
- 2019 – 115,080 miles
- 2018 – 112,876 miles
- 2017 – 107,599 miles
- 2016 – 101,552 miles
- 2015 – 94,684 miles
- 2014 – 88,675 miles
- 2013 – 82,171 miles
- 2012 – 76,827 miles
- 2011 – 70,309 miles
- 2010 – 65,936 miles
- 2009 – 59,982 miles
- 2008 – 54,958 miles
- 2007 – 48,774 miles
- 2006 – 40,658 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,770 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,770 miles (+4,572)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 132,770 miles
- Test number
- 949183501066
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass128,198 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 128,198 miles
- Test number
- 292845708696
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail128,189 miles (+4,940)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,189 miles
- Test number
- 983759875821
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,249 miles (+2,797)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 123,249 miles
- Test number
- 894973274544
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,452 miles (+5,372)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 120,452 miles
- Test number
- 619256337369
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,080 miles (+2,204)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 115,080 miles
- Test number
- 182336965494
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,876 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 112,876 miles
- Test number
- 237334345637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,875 miles (+5,276)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,875 miles
- Test number
- 536096012701
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass107,599 miles (+6,047)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 107,599 miles
- Test number
- 956300439160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,552 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 101,552 miles
- Test number
- 470900722362
- AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 6mm Stone Chip (8.3.1a)
Fail101,552 miles (+6,868)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,552 miles
- Test number
- 971423556824
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 6mm Stone Chip (8.3.1a)
Pass94,684 miles (+6,009)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 94,684 miles
- Test number
- 216031195015
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass88,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 88,675 miles
- Test number
- 708927904178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,675 miles (+6,504)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,675 miles
- Test number
- 659306304176
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass82,171 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 82,171 miles
- Test number
- 565018903128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail82,171 miles (+5,344)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,171 miles
- Test number
- 357307103124
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,827 miles (+6,518)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 76,827 miles
- Test number
- 618428502112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,309 miles (+4,373)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 70,309 miles
- Test number
- 266580211403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,936 miles (+5,954)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 65,936 miles
- Test number
- 284851010146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,982 miles (+5,024)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 59,982 miles
- Test number
- 220811219103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 54,958 miles
- Test number
- 833155418101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,958 miles (+6,184)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,958 miles
- Test number
- 654055318168
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,774 miles (+8,116)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 48,774 miles
- Test number
- 584709907111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 40,658 miles
- Test number
- 170424216106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T238 BGM
- Does T238 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T238 BGM expired on 23 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T238 BGM?
- The MOT on T238 BGM expired on 23 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T238 BGM done?
- T238 BGM was recorded at 132,770 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2023, an average of 5,428 miles a year.
- Has T238 BGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T238 BGM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on T238 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 T238 BGM find?
- T238 BGM passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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