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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T262 ABMMOT history

T262 ABM is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2023
Mileage
123,185 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T262 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T262 ABM was last recorded at 123,185 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 4,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,268 miles · 17 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,917 miles
Average per year
4,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,185 miles
  • 2020 – 118,268 miles
  • 2019 – 108,062 miles
  • 2018 – 104,113 miles
  • 2017 – 97,399 miles
  • 2016 – 89,475 miles
  • 2015 – 87,010 miles
  • 2013 – 86,143 miles
  • 2012 – 84,049 miles
  • 2011 – 82,004 miles
  • 2010 – 78,980 miles
  • 2009 – 73,841 miles
  • 2008 – 69,182 miles
  • 2007 – 64,565 miles
  • 2006 – 56,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,185 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,185 miles (+4,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,185 miles
    Test number
    567217758864
    • 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))

  2. Pass118,268 miles (+10,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,268 miles
    Test number
    734443218334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass108,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    134184012884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,062 miles (+3,949)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    531707415441
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,113 miles (+6,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,113 miles
    Test number
    931374217748
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass97,399 miles (+7,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    203976142798
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Pass89,475 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,475 miles
    Test number
    984269920319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,010 miles (+867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    148341375406
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass86,143 miles (+2,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    418756753132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass84,049 miles (+2,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,049 miles
    Test number
    116829952188
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass82,004 miles (+3,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,004 miles
    Test number
    906577851185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail78,980 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,980 miles
    Test number
    491651140155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  13. Pass78,980 miles (+5,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,980 miles
    Test number
    532351440100
    • 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)

  14. Pass73,841 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,841 miles
    Test number
    471303759104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,182 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,182 miles
    Test number
    600591458174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,565 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,565 miles
    Test number
    803655457108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,338 miles
    Test number
    931176956153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T262 ABM

Does T262 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T262 ABM expired on 18 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T262 ABM?
The MOT on T262 ABM expired on 18 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T262 ABM done?
T262 ABM was recorded at 123,185 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 4,147 miles a year.
Has T262 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T262 ABM has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T262 ABM 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 T262 ABM find?
T262 ABM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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