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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T271 AKOMOT history

T271 AKO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
163,474 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 AKO
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
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 AKO was last recorded at 163,474 miles on 30 Oct 2021, 6,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,889 miles · 24 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
6,585 miles
Average per year
5,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 163,474 miles
  • 2020 – 156,889 miles
  • 2019 – 151,686 miles
  • 2018 – 147,589 miles
  • 2017 – 142,516 miles
  • 2016 – 136,626 miles
  • 2015 – 133,325 miles
  • 2014 – 127,900 miles
  • 2013 – 122,007 miles
  • 2012 – 116,556 miles
  • 2011 – 110,062 miles
  • 2010 – 103,291 miles
  • 2009 – 94,427 miles
  • 2007 – 87,180 miles
  • 2006 – 82,578 miles
  • 2005 – 78,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,474 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,474 miles
    Test number
    322719817505
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail163,472 miles (+6,583)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,472 miles
    Test number
    991530661479
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass156,889 miles (+5,203)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,889 miles
    Test number
    798612434556
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass151,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,686 miles
    Test number
    938232458356
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail151,686 miles (+4,097)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,686 miles
    Test number
    189156735461
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass147,589 miles (+5,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,589 miles
    Test number
    466777521319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass142,516 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,516 miles
    Test number
    207441020536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail142,516 miles (+5,890)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,516 miles
    Test number
    776050283624
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass136,626 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,626 miles
    Test number
    949703030203
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail136,626 miles (+3,301)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,626 miles
    Test number
    804563072799
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass133,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    133,325 miles
    Test number
    183455930024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail133,324 miles (+5,424)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,324 miles
    Test number
    216724570675
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass127,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,900 miles
    Test number
    248179004267
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail127,900 miles (+5,893)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,900 miles
    Test number
    679069304237
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass122,007 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,007 miles
    Test number
    769123793108
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Fail122,006 miles (+5,450)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,006 miles
    Test number
    936633293132
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass116,556 miles (+6,494)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,556 miles
    Test number
    785997582129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,062 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,062 miles
    Test number
    169837021155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    103,291 miles
    Test number
    732273950103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,291 miles (+8,864)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,291 miles
    Test number
    183803050105
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass94,427 miles (+7,247)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    290016429498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag warning light permanently on

  22. Pass87,180 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    300919497244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail87,179 miles (+4,601)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,179 miles
    Test number
    300818397427
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass82,578 miles (+30)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    952616906343
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag light staying on

  25. Fail82,548 miles (+4,409)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    760193406354
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass78,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    900324605344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,139 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    640481705357
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T271 AKO

Does T271 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 AKO expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 AKO?
The MOT on T271 AKO expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 AKO done?
T271 AKO was recorded at 163,474 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2021, an average of 5,332 miles a year.
Has T271 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 AKO has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T271 AKO 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 AKO find?
T271 AKO passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2021 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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