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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T293 FWLMOT history

T293 FWL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
130,687 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T293 FWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T293 FWL was last recorded at 130,687 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 2,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,789 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,898 miles
Average per year
3,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,687 miles
  • 2022 – 127,789 miles
  • 2021 – 123,619 miles
  • 2020 – 118,376 miles
  • 2019 – 112,420 miles
  • 2018 – 110,061 miles
  • 2017 – 106,890 miles
  • 2016 – 103,491 miles
  • 2015 – 101,170 miles
  • 2014 – 97,989 miles
  • 2013 – 95,484 miles
  • 2012 – 89,808 miles
  • 2011 – 86,917 miles
  • 2010 – 85,150 miles
  • 2009 – 82,358 miles
  • 2008 – 80,463 miles
  • 2007 – 77,210 miles
  • 2006 – 74,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,687 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,687 miles (+2,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,687 miles
    Test number
    121278029116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
  2. Pass127,789 miles (+4,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,789 miles
    Test number
    359534513765
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass123,619 miles (+5,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,619 miles
    Test number
    297959512889
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass118,376 miles (+5,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,376 miles
    Test number
    749806141789
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass112,420 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,420 miles
    Test number
    533165020780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass110,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    739149809347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,061 miles (+3,171)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    814602880027
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass106,890 miles (+3,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,890 miles
    Test number
    160604800030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass103,491 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,491 miles
    Test number
    959230048091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,170 miles (+3,181)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,170 miles
    Test number
    926987985137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blade slightly worn
  11. Pass97,989 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,989 miles
    Test number
    896018674191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,484 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,484 miles
    Test number
    205856653174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,808 miles
    Test number
    616187362178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,808 miles (+2,891)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,808 miles
    Test number
    969027762167
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass86,917 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,917 miles
    Test number
    145672681145
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs slight corrosion due to lack of use
    • NoteSlight play in both front link arms
  16. Fail86,917 miles (+1,767)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,917 miles
    Test number
    805522381107
    • Repaired at testSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs slight corrosion due to lack of use
    • NoteSlight play in both front link arms
  17. Pass85,150 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,150 miles
    Test number
    390564470172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,148 miles (+2,790)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,148 miles
    Test number
    244732070153
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SIDE REPEATERS NOT FITTED
  19. Pass82,358 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,358 miles
    Test number
    620080249162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,463 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,463 miles
    Test number
    491198548171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,210 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    610702447184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,244 miles
    Test number
    932433656159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T293 FWL

Does T293 FWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T293 FWL expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T293 FWL?
The MOT on T293 FWL expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T293 FWL done?
T293 FWL was recorded at 130,687 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 3,256 miles a year.
Has T293 FWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T293 FWL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T293 FWL 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 T293 FWL find?
T293 FWL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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