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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T291 AGMMOT history

T291 AGM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
103,143 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T291 AGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T291 AGM was last recorded at 103,143 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,057 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
2,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,143 miles
  • 2022 – 103,057 miles
  • 2015 – 102,228 miles
  • 2012 – 97,921 miles
  • 2011 – 91,804 miles
  • 2010 – 83,180 miles
  • 2009 – 72,838 miles
  • 2008 – 63,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,143 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,143 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,143 miles
    Test number
    250407648149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,057 miles (+829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,057 miles
    Test number
    587715366976
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass102,228 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,228 miles
    Test number
    395884435151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,921 miles (+58)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,921 miles
    Test number
    626370752138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  5. Fail97,863 miles (+6,059)15 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,863 miles
    Test number
    516025642124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass91,804 miles (+8,624)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    909767431169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass83,180 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,180 miles
    Test number
    640808430115
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  8. Fail83,180 miles (+10,342)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,180 miles
    Test number
    724417030132
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  9. Pass72,838 miles (+42)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,838 miles
    Test number
    653501739139
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail72,796 miles (+9,036)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,796 miles
    Test number
    224119929483
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass63,760 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    260472048469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,746 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    363241648137
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T291 AGM

Does T291 AGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T291 AGM expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T291 AGM?
The MOT on T291 AGM expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T291 AGM done?
T291 AGM was recorded at 103,143 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 2,521 miles a year.
Has T291 AGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T291 AGM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2012.
Has the mileage on T291 AGM 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 T291 AGM find?
T291 AGM passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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