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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T274 ABMMOT history

T274 ABM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
168,618 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 ABM was last recorded at 168,618 miles on 5 Nov 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2013: 130,028 miles, lower than 154,500 miles on 29 Oct 2012.

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
168,615 miles · 16 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 168,618 miles
  • 2020 – 168,615 miles
  • 2019 – 166,315 miles
  • 2017 – 159,962 miles
  • 2016 – 156,168 miles
  • 2015 – 153,863 miles
  • 2014 – 141,223 miles
  • 2013 – 130,030 miles
  • 2012 – 154,500 miles
  • 2011 – 115,377 miles
  • 2010 – 108,484 miles
  • 2009 – 100,677 miles
  • 2008 – 89,093 miles
  • 2007 – 82,111 miles
  • 2006 – 74,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,618 miles
  • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s front wing

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.

  • Front Oil leak oil leaking from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner ball joint cover deteriorated . (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Outer rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated signs of grease seepage close to clip .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear slight corrosion to both outer body wheel arches .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,618 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,618 miles
    Test number
    829090219121
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s front wing

  2. Fail168,615 miles (+2,300)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,615 miles
    Test number
    739144789569
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass166,315 miles (+6,353)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,315 miles
    Test number
    310896580462
    • AdvisoryCentral general under body corrosion developing . corrosion in all jacking point areas
    • AdvisoryFront front suspension and components corroded .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front n/s/f head lamp slightly misted .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.r traling arm / front bush deteriorated . slight moverment . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer signs of grease seepage close to o/s/r cv boot .
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension and components corroded .

  4. Pass159,962 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    159,962 miles
    Test number
    943821292341
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak oil leaking from engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner ball joint cover deteriorated . (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated . (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated signs of grease seepage close to clip .
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion to both outer body wheel arches .
    • AdvisoryCorrosion close to jacking points .

  5. Fail159,959 miles (+3,791)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,959 miles
    Test number
    554652505696
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower bush . (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak oil leaking from engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner ball joint cover deteriorated . (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated . (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated signs of grease seepage close to clip .
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion to both outer body wheel arches .
    • AdvisoryCorrosion close to jacking points .

  6. Pass156,168 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    156,168 miles
    Test number
    611733527931
    • AdvisoryFront front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner and outer face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner and outer face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension components corroded

  7. Fail156,167 miles (+2,304)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,167 miles
    Test number
    164334452280
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner and outer face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner and outer face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension components corroded

  8. Pass153,863 miles (+12,640)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    153,863 miles
    Test number
    923464895428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing front suspension lowered n/s/f tyre close too inner wing on lock check (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing front suspension lowered o/s/f tyre close too inner wing on lock check (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine
    • AdvisoryRear suspension lowered tyres close too body work

  9. Pass141,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,223 miles
    Test number
    245927294235
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail141,221 miles (+11,191)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,221 miles
    Test number
    719407394299
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn/scored

  11. Pass130,030 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,030 miles
    Test number
    828581113346
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail130,028 miles (-24,472)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,028 miles
    Test number
    525175193271
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail154,500 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,500 miles
    Test number
    446623102462
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass122,563 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,563 miles
    Test number
    997663802396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,560 miles (+7,183)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,560 miles
    Test number
    215556792226
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass115,377 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,377 miles
    Test number
    178994701356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,484 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    851176300382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,677 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    733243509392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,676 miles (+3,139)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,676 miles
    Test number
    982115399250
    • FailureBrake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

  20. Pass97,537 miles (+8,444)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,537 miles
    Test number
    331119739133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,093 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,093 miles
    Test number
    554010048120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,111 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,111 miles
    Test number
    151881847151
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass82,111 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,111 miles
    Test number
    551741147180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,635 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,635 miles
    Test number
    422485046111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,559 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    991840546125
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T274 ABM

Does T274 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T274 ABM expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T274 ABM?
The MOT on T274 ABM expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T274 ABM done?
T274 ABM was recorded at 168,618 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2021, an average of 6,083 miles a year.
Has T274 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 ABM has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T274 ABM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T274 ABM find?
T274 ABM passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: slight damage to o/s front wing.

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