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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T248 DNWMOT history

T248 DNW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2021
Mileage
76,470 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T248 DNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2021
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T248 DNW was last recorded at 76,470 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2020: 76,023 miles, lower than 76,339 miles on 25 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,023 miles · 17 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
447 miles
Average per year
2,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,470 miles
  • 2020 – 76,023 miles
  • 2019 – 76,339 miles
  • 2018 – 69,749 miles
  • 2017 – 65,064 miles
  • 2015 – 65,064 miles
  • 2014 – 63,933 miles
  • 2013 – 62,156 miles
  • 2012 – 59,823 miles
  • 2011 – 54,258 miles
  • 2010 – 51,919 miles
  • 2009 – 49,591 miles
  • 2008 – 46,276 miles
  • 2007 – 42,922 miles
  • 2006 – 38,624 miles
  • 2005 – 34,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,470 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,470 miles (+447)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,470 miles
    Test number
    260377739620
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass76,023 miles (-316)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,023 miles
    Test number
    223254760955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,339 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    945511183861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,629 miles (+3,880)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    861383431351
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass69,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    138369234812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail69,749 miles (+4,685)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    105018381841
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass65,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    539669860110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail65,064 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    754238250219
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass65,064 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    930970669180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,933 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,933 miles
    Test number
    605812724379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  11. Fail63,933 miles (+1,777)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,933 miles
    Test number
    956662424347
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  12. Pass62,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,156 miles
    Test number
    365574023304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,156 miles (+2,333)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,156 miles
    Test number
    528592823354
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass59,823 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    775667522393
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  15. Fail59,823 miles (+5,565)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    427265822345
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  16. Pass54,258 miles (+2,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,258 miles
    Test number
    918490421392
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Pass51,919 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,919 miles
    Test number
    372864020338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  18. Fail51,919 miles (+2,328)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,919 miles
    Test number
    492393420332
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  19. Pass49,591 miles (+3,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,591 miles
    Test number
    703400829360
    • NoteAir bag warning light on.

  20. Pass46,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,276 miles
    Test number
    290677818312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail46,276 miles (+3,354)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,276 miles
    Test number
    900767318368
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass42,922 miles (+4,298)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    351056117306
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  23. Pass38,624 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,624 miles
    Test number
    173524016380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,748 miles
    Test number
    560443415329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T248 DNW

Does T248 DNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T248 DNW expired on 16 Jun 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T248 DNW?
The MOT on T248 DNW expired on 16 Jun 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T248 DNW done?
T248 DNW was recorded at 76,470 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
Has T248 DNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T248 DNW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T248 DNW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T248 DNW find?
T248 DNW failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 4 major defects: offside rear service brake excessively binding; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2; service brake efficiency below requirements, and 1 more.

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