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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T293 VAVMOT history

T293 VAV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
131,801 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T293 VAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T293 VAV was last recorded at 131,801 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,795 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,801 miles
  • 2021 – 128,345 miles
  • 2019 – 116,812 miles
  • 2018 – 113,948 miles
  • 2017 – 104,754 miles
  • 2016 – 101,459 miles
  • 2015 – 99,994 miles
  • 2014 – 95,696 miles
  • 2013 – 91,677 miles
  • 2012 – 88,773 miles
  • 2011 – 80,088 miles
  • 2010 – 74,083 miles
  • 2009 – 67,993 miles
  • 2008 – 62,632 miles
  • 2007 – 54,024 miles
  • 2006 – 45,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,801 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor has a hole caused by corrosion. Not within any prescribed areas.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,801 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,801 miles
    Test number
    321506266289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor has a hole caused by corrosion. Not within any prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail131,795 miles (+3,450)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,795 miles
    Test number
    551692278119
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor has a hole caused by corrosion. Not within any prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass128,345 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,345 miles
    Test number
    850676365639
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,343 miles (+11,531)4 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,343 miles
    Test number
    948373178435
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,812 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,812 miles
    Test number
    446002829223
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight wear/stepping edges / slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush split/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush split/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail116,812 miles (+2,864)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,812 miles
    Test number
    901552676245
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight wear/stepping edges / slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush split/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush split/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass113,948 miles (+9,194)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,948 miles
    Test number
    148908178943
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight wearing to edges
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery slight play from steering rack from O/S/F

  8. Pass104,754 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,754 miles
    Test number
    915807873273
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly noisy in operation
    • AdvisoryMinor blow from rear section exhaust joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight lag
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear section exhaust mount corroded and poor
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering rack

  9. Fail104,754 miles1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,754 miles
    Test number
    192383360065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst and leaking (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMinor blow from rear section exhaust joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear section exhaust mount corroded and poor
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering rack

  10. Fail104,753 miles (+3,294)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,753 miles
    Test number
    765027837030
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint slight weeping pump area (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass101,459 miles (+1,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    877823655814
    • AdvisoryFront control arm brackets worn weak
    • AdvisoryOsr indicator showing some white
    • AdvisoryRear axle trailing bushs worn weak
    • AdvisoryRegersatration plate l;etters fading

  12. Pass99,994 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,994 miles
    Test number
    535907705155
    • NoteN/s/r trailing arm bush splitting

  13. Fail99,993 miles (+4,297)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,993 miles
    Test number
    497166005105
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteBoth aux belts starting to crack
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded away - exhaust secure
    • NoteN/s/r trailing arm bush splitting

  14. Pass95,696 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,696 miles
    Test number
    735584814151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,677 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,677 miles
    Test number
    286216003408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    209192502145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,773 miles (+8,685)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    205332402153
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,088 miles (+6,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,088 miles
    Test number
    896161411191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,083 miles (+6,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    441491310153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass67,993 miles (+5,361)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    580232799009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass62,632 miles (+8,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    124632018108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass54,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    604626237039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,024 miles (+8,153)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    474286337059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass45,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    570019116091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T293 VAV

Does T293 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T293 VAV expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T293 VAV?
The MOT on T293 VAV expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T293 VAV done?
T293 VAV was recorded at 131,801 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
Has T293 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T293 VAV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T293 VAV 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 VAV find?
T293 VAV passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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