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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T303 LGTMOT history

T303 LGT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
137,231 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T303 LGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T303 LGT was last recorded at 137,231 miles on 8 Mar 2022, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2020: 12,300 miles, lower than 120,641 miles on 3 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,175 miles · 5 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
4,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,231 miles
  • 2020 – 127,366 miles
  • 2019 – 120,641 miles
  • 2018 – 112,513 miles
  • 2017 – 107,798 miles
  • 2016 – 103,373 miles
  • 2015 – 99,389 miles
  • 2014 – 95,585 miles
  • 2013 – 90,375 miles
  • 2012 – 84,797 miles
  • 2011 – 81,153 miles
  • 2010 – 78,955 miles
  • 2009 – 76,151 miles
  • 2008 – 73,518 miles
  • 2007 – 69,667 miles
  • 2006 – 66,357 miles
  • 2005 – 62,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,231 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished between the treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Outer heavy corrosion to the body sills/side skirts preventing a full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,231 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,231 miles
    Test number
    689066284173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,175 miles (+9,809)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,175 miles
    Test number
    998537214509
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass127,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,366 miles
    Test number
    580137839013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point floor section holed and corroded not considered exessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake flexi mounting inadequate security
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiencys only just met requirements

  4. Fail12,300 miles (-108,341)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,300 miles
    Test number
    440648335234
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point floor section holed and corroded not considered exessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake flexi mounting inadequate security
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiencys only just met requirements

  5. Pass120,641 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,641 miles
    Test number
    528654800330
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner c.v gaiter pin hole
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail120,641 miles (+8,128)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,641 miles
    Test number
    989655124106
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner c.v gaiter pin hole
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,513 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,513 miles
    Test number
    945114328524
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter heavy corrosion to the body sills/side skirts preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to the rear radius arm mounting points
    • AdvisoryRear heavy corrosion to the rear jacking points (sill)

  8. Fail112,509 miles (+4,711)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,509 miles
    Test number
    299155305078
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail deteriorated (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter heavy corrosion to the body sills/side skirts preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to the rear radius arm mounting points
    • AdvisoryRear heavy corrosion to the rear jacking points (sill)

  9. Pass107,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,798 miles
    Test number
    837709159416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail107,798 miles (+4,425)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,798 miles
    Test number
    196662724047
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass103,373 miles (+3,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,373 miles
    Test number
    631117107340
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

  12. Pass99,389 miles (+3,804)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,389 miles
    Test number
    896216055170
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass95,585 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,585 miles
    Test number
    249924454131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,568 miles (+5,193)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,568 miles
    Test number
    259013554147
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass90,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,375 miles
    Test number
    269084353448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,375 miles (+5,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,375 miles
    Test number
    729314853187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass84,797 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    867175542113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,153 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,153 miles
    Test number
    546803441142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,955 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    704063850144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,151 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,151 miles
    Test number
    153411849101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass73,518 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,518 miles
    Test number
    260932158446
    • 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)

  22. Fail73,501 miles (+3,834)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    601521458116
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  23. Pass69,667 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    482689947179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    420897156138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,357 miles (+134)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    254227856492
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail66,223 miles (+3,591)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    864486936169
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass62,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2006
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    374069235124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T303 LGT

Does T303 LGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T303 LGT expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T303 LGT?
The MOT on T303 LGT expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T303 LGT done?
T303 LGT was recorded at 137,231 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2022, an average of 4,440 miles a year.
Has T303 LGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T303 LGT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T303 LGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T303 LGT find?
T303 LGT passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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