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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T313 LGTMOT history

T313 LGT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 226,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
226,733 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T313 LGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T313 LGT was last recorded at 226,733 miles on 2 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2022: 226,733 miles, lower than 241,444 miles on 24 Sept 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
241,444 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Average per year
6,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 226,733 miles
  • 2021 – 241,444 miles
  • 2020 – 208,079 miles
  • 2019 – 205,225 miles
  • 2018 – 202,562 miles
  • 2017 – 200,100 miles
  • 2016 – 198,250 miles
  • 2015 – 197,067 miles
  • 2014 – 194,395 miles
  • 2013 – 186,823 miles
  • 2012 – 182,970 miles
  • 2011 – 179,958 miles
  • 2010 – 172,100 miles
  • 2009 – 164,688 miles
  • 2008 – 145,271 miles
  • 2006 – 129,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,733 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass226,733 miles (-14,711)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    226,733 miles
    Test number
    240867881604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass241,444 miles (+27,070)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    241,444 miles
    Test number
    818947893164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail214,374 miles (+6,295)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,374 miles
    Test number
    593478722485
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass208,079 miles (+2,854)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    208,079 miles
    Test number
    776735504743
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass205,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    205,225 miles
    Test number
    882930726708
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion starting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail205,215 miles (+2,653)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,215 miles
    Test number
    887123740189
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion starting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass202,562 miles (+2,462)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    202,562 miles
    Test number
    110756474036
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass200,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    200,100 miles
    Test number
    903996853356
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail200,083 miles (+1,833)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,083 miles
    Test number
    283664399666
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass198,250 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    198,250 miles
    Test number
    102756891926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass197,067 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    197,067 miles
    Test number
    760197965299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass194,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    194,395 miles
    Test number
    965231684275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail194,376 miles (+7,553)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,376 miles
    Test number
    887801684282
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass186,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    186,823 miles
    Test number
    865834873286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail186,823 miles (+3,853)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,823 miles
    Test number
    359044073445
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass182,970 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    182,970 miles
    Test number
    336327802354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteO/s park brake effort should be better

  17. Fail182,970 miles (+3,012)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,970 miles
    Test number
    137837702307
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteO/s park brake effort should be better

  18. Fail179,958 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,958 miles
    Test number
    408765501321
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s f pad wear wire broken

  19. Pass179,958 miles (+7,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    179,958 miles
    Test number
    939745801392
    • NoteN/s f pad wear wire broken

  20. Pass172,100 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    172,100 miles
    Test number
    262112690241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass164,688 miles (+1,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    164,688 miles
    Test number
    432280389205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail163,059 miles (+17,788)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,059 miles
    Test number
    321602339289
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass145,271 miles (+16,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    145,271 miles
    Test number
    724266318106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass129,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    129,075 miles
    Test number
    203986306337
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T313 LGT

Does T313 LGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T313 LGT expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T313 LGT?
The MOT on T313 LGT expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T313 LGT done?
T313 LGT was recorded at 226,733 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 6,168 miles a year.
Has T313 LGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T313 LGT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T313 LGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T313 LGT find?
T313 LGT passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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