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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T275 UCNMOT history

T275 UCN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
158,033 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T275 UCN
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T275 UCN was last recorded at 158,033 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 7,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,853 miles · 8 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,180 miles
Average per year
5,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,033 miles
  • 2021 – 150,853 miles
  • 2019 – 144,134 miles
  • 2018 – 133,873 miles
  • 2017 – 124,969 miles
  • 2016 – 116,767 miles
  • 2015 – 107,880 miles
  • 2014 – 104,489 miles
  • 2013 – 102,312 miles
  • 2012 – 97,157 miles
  • 2011 – 92,260 miles
  • 2010 – 85,346 miles
  • 2009 – 78,496 miles
  • 2008 – 73,627 miles
  • 2007 – 70,548 miles
  • 2006 – 63,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,033 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,033 miles (+7,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,033 miles
    Test number
    435064129204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass150,853 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,853 miles
    Test number
    354078745054
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail150,708 miles (+6,574)6 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,708 miles
    Test number
    794008409229
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged back plate (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outter boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged back plate corroding (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outter boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,134 miles (+10,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,134 miles
    Test number
    354229678596
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass133,873 miles (+8,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,873 miles
    Test number
    281080704356
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills o/s n/s beside rear rubber jacking pads (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass124,969 miles (+8,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,969 miles
    Test number
    221829086462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass116,767 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,767 miles
    Test number
    464028543480
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Fail116,765 miles (+8,885)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,765 miles
    Test number
    725391614073
    • FailureNearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass107,880 miles (+3,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,880 miles
    Test number
    716412005242
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass104,489 miles (+2,177)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,489 miles
    Test number
    866976304160
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDiff mounting starting to split.rear brake discs corroding.. both front struts creek.

  11. Pass102,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,312 miles
    Test number
    629749873081
    • NoteHand brake reading low at o/s

  12. Fail102,312 miles (+5,155)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,312 miles
    Test number
    845129773008
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHand brake reading low at o/s

  13. Pass97,157 miles (+4,897)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,157 miles
    Test number
    245281782021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension bushes slightly soft exhaust back box outer skin missing

  14. Pass92,260 miles (+6,914)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,260 miles
    Test number
    588699751097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight play at offside of steering rack.

  15. Pass85,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,346 miles
    Test number
    183625370481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,346 miles (+6,850)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,346 miles
    Test number
    800515470008
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDiff mount slightly splitting.

  17. Pass78,496 miles (+4,869)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    114209379493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,627 miles (+3,079)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    411132988076
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,548 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,548 miles
    Test number
    514853217110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    503381146083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,409 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    904501646029
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T275 UCN

Does T275 UCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T275 UCN expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T275 UCN?
The MOT on T275 UCN expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T275 UCN done?
T275 UCN was recorded at 158,033 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 5,930 miles a year.
Has T275 UCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T275 UCN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T275 UCN 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 T275 UCN find?
T275 UCN passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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