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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T271 ABMMOT history

T271 ABM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
103,950 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 ABM
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 ABM was last recorded at 103,950 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,880 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
3,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,950 miles
  • 2023 – 97,732 miles
  • 2022 – 94,662 miles
  • 2021 – 92,248 miles
  • 2020 – 88,599 miles
  • 2019 – 85,497 miles
  • 2018 – 81,383 miles
  • 2017 – 75,688 miles
  • 2016 – 73,304 miles
  • 2015 – 67,551 miles
  • 2014 – 61,878 miles
  • 2013 – 57,489 miles
  • 2012 – 54,177 miles
  • 2011 – 52,541 miles
  • 2010 – 50,634 miles
  • 2009 – 47,587 miles
  • 2008 – 42,400 miles
  • 2007 – 37,746 miles
  • 2006 – 33,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,950 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor pan in centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,950 miles (+70)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,950 miles
    Test number
    680088973494
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor pan in centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,880 miles (+6,148)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,880 miles
    Test number
    984835092457
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor pan in centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,732 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,732 miles
    Test number
    751801904074
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside centre floor pan corroded not excessive enough to fail

  4. Fail97,732 miles (+3,070)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,732 miles
    Test number
    134489565485
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside centre floor pan corroded not excessive enough to fail

  5. Pass94,662 miles (+6)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    807021146821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front stub axle corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front stub axle corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath engine at the front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail94,656 miles (+2,408)1 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,656 miles
    Test number
    932130156701
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front stub axle corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front stub axle corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath engine at the front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,248 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    953777033554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,208 miles (+3,609)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    746661484273
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,599 miles (+3,102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    88,599 miles
    Test number
    823554312151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass85,497 miles (+4,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    85,497 miles
    Test number
    945928246223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,383 miles (+5,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,383 miles
    Test number
    621854535696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,688 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,688 miles
    Test number
    740131882224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail75,687 miles (+2,383)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,687 miles
    Test number
    308823569123
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass73,304 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,304 miles
    Test number
    368230417112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,551 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,551 miles
    Test number
    778677475073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,878 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,878 miles
    Test number
    975323094097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,489 miles (+3,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    555938493029
    • 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)

  18. Pass54,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    106796692093
    • 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)

  19. Fail54,177 miles (+1,636)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    926336192049
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  20. Pass52,541 miles (+1,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,541 miles
    Test number
    605078581051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass50,634 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,634 miles
    Test number
    434600090055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth steering rack boots twisted

  22. Fail50,626 miles (+3,039)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,626 miles
    Test number
    234129380091
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth steering rack boots twisted

  23. Pass47,587 miles (+5,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,587 miles
    Test number
    244196799018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass42,400 miles (+4,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,400 miles
    Test number
    481817188040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass37,746 miles (+4,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    953083197025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass33,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,069 miles
    Test number
    841147696026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T271 ABM

Does T271 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 ABM expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 ABM?
The MOT on T271 ABM expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 ABM done?
T271 ABM was recorded at 103,950 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 3,879 miles a year.
Has T271 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 ABM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T271 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 T271 ABM find?
T271 ABM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive from engine; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 3 more.

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