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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T283 DKXMOT history

T283 DKX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2024
Mileage
54,493 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T283 DKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T283 DKX was last recorded at 54,493 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,491 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,493 miles
  • 2022 – 54,491 miles
  • 2021 – 54,489 miles
  • 2020 – 54,488 miles
  • 2019 – 54,478 miles
  • 2018 – 54,407 miles
  • 2017 – 54,183 miles
  • 2016 – 53,768 miles
  • 2015 – 52,737 miles
  • 2014 – 50,725 miles
  • 2013 – 49,141 miles
  • 2012 – 47,278 miles
  • 2011 – 45,339 miles
  • 2010 – 43,382 miles
  • 2009 – 41,605 miles
  • 2008 – 39,177 miles
  • 2007 – 37,075 miles
  • 2006 – 34,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,493 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Eml on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front wiper blade worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,493 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    475919032169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,491 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,491 miles
    Test number
    650674791063
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass54,489 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    686941183158
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail54,489 miles (+1)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    428684620525
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass54,488 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,488 miles
    Test number
    206514009597
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe corroded ***STRONGLY ADVISE***

  6. Pass54,478 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    570579196924
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryGearbox has a leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,407 miles
    Test number
    513811146437
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail54,407 miles (+224)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,407 miles
    Test number
    988741739668
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass54,183 miles (+415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    310088475363
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  10. Pass53,768 miles (+1,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    480449772007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  11. Pass52,737 miles (+2,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,737 miles
    Test number
    810935329653
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass50,725 miles (+1,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,725 miles
    Test number
    887731894236
    • NoteEML warning on

  13. Pass49,141 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,141 miles
    Test number
    779548713342
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEml on

  14. Fail49,140 miles (+1,862)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,140 miles
    Test number
    267468813393
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEml on

  15. Pass47,278 miles (+1,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,278 miles
    Test number
    156780322385
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass45,339 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    849296611372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,382 miles
    Test number
    143860920380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,382 miles (+1,777)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,382 miles
    Test number
    622700320381
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass41,605 miles (+2,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,605 miles
    Test number
    890650109352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass39,177 miles (+2,102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    903704008382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail37,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    412013207398
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass37,075 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    791943707315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,914 miles
    Test number
    993372996278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T283 DKX

Does T283 DKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T283 DKX expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T283 DKX?
The MOT on T283 DKX expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T283 DKX done?
T283 DKX was recorded at 54,493 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 1,148 miles a year.
Has T283 DKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T283 DKX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T283 DKX 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 T283 DKX find?
T283 DKX passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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