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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T276 UUPMOT history

T276 UUP is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 19 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 226,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
226,630 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T276 UUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T276 UUP was last recorded at 226,630 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 1,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,991 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,639 miles
Average per year
9,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 226,630 miles
  • 2021 – 224,991 miles
  • 2020 – 217,261 miles
  • 2019 – 212,107 miles
  • 2018 – 194,717 miles
  • 2016 – 189,993 miles
  • 2015 – 185,277 miles
  • 2014 – 178,413 miles
  • 2013 – 170,009 miles
  • 2012 – 160,625 miles
  • 2011 – 151,153 miles
  • 2010 – 138,113 miles
  • 2009 – 124,891 miles
  • 2008 – 107,825 miles
  • 2007 – 96,056 miles
  • 2006 – 78,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,630 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass226,630 miles (+1,639)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    226,630 miles
    Test number
    743490418785
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass224,991 miles (+7,730)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    224,991 miles
    Test number
    421364257561
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass217,261 miles (+5,154)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    217,261 miles
    Test number
    477450355318
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass212,107 miles (+17,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    212,107 miles
    Test number
    500086925728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass194,717 miles (+4,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    194,717 miles
    Test number
    935694792358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  6. Pass189,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    189,993 miles
    Test number
    368657628823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail189,993 miles (+4,716)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,993 miles
    Test number
    169231917076
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass185,277 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    185,277 miles
    Test number
    656037911602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass178,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    178,413 miles
    Test number
    827882254350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail178,413 miles (+8,404)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,413 miles
    Test number
    768429844356
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass170,009 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    170,009 miles
    Test number
    877424723301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail170,007 miles (+9,382)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,007 miles
    Test number
    358392123301
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass160,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    160,625 miles
    Test number
    326942952372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail160,625 miles (+9,472)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,625 miles
    Test number
    447172952421
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass151,153 miles (+11)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    151,153 miles
    Test number
    776684711371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSills plastic covered

  16. Fail151,142 miles (+13,029)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,142 miles
    Test number
    717795901321
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSills plastic covered

  17. Pass138,113 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    138,113 miles
    Test number
    360286960486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail138,104 miles (+13,213)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,104 miles
    Test number
    470215960235
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass124,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    124,891 miles
    Test number
    384959379201
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail124,891 miles (+17,066)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,891 miles
    Test number
    163738779207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass107,825 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    107,825 miles
    Test number
    434587168233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail107,654 miles (+11,598)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,654 miles
    Test number
    943402368212
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass96,056 miles (+17,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    820104267222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    78,531 miles
    Test number
    463304366203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail78,531 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,531 miles
    Test number
    584244766226
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T276 UUP

Does T276 UUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T276 UUP expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T276 UUP?
The MOT on T276 UUP expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T276 UUP done?
T276 UUP was recorded at 226,630 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 9,634 miles a year.
Has T276 UUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T276 UUP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on T276 UUP 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 T276 UUP find?
T276 UUP passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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