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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T318 ATMMOT history

T318 ATM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2021
Mileage
144,763 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T318 ATM
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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T318 ATM was last recorded at 144,763 miles on 26 Oct 2021, 655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,108 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
655 miles
Average per year
6,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 144,763 miles
  • 2020 – 144,108 miles
  • 2019 – 139,873 miles
  • 2018 – 135,224 miles
  • 2017 – 129,848 miles
  • 2016 – 124,971 miles
  • 2015 – 118,986 miles
  • 2014 – 111,264 miles
  • 2013 – 104,700 miles
  • 2012 – 95,657 miles
  • 2011 – 87,732 miles
  • 2010 – 80,411 miles
  • 2009 – 72,308 miles
  • 2008 – 65,336 miles
  • 2007 – 58,191 miles
  • 2006 – 51,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,763 miles
  • MajorBrake performance not tested not tested due to corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate excessively corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel binding

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine has signs of an OIL leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail144,763 miles (+655)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,763 miles
    Test number
    871162670206
    • MajorBrake performance not tested not tested due to corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel binding

  2. Pass144,108 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,108 miles
    Test number
    898768502942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass139,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,873 miles
    Test number
    741879875428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,873 miles (+4,649)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,873 miles
    Test number
    103340301889
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,224 miles (+5,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,224 miles
    Test number
    619368753138
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass129,848 miles (+4,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,848 miles
    Test number
    253204999595
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

  7. Pass124,971 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,971 miles
    Test number
    362859187867
    • AdvisoryEngine has signs of an OIL leak.

  8. Fail124,970 miles (+5,984)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,970 miles
    Test number
    663522298669
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine has signs of an OIL leak.

  9. Pass118,986 miles (+7,722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    205945125463
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

  10. Pass111,264 miles (+6,564)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,264 miles
    Test number
    789269124123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe rear number plate is cracked.

  11. Fail104,700 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,700 miles
    Test number
    539650123132
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in various places along the whole length

  12. Pass104,700 miles (+9,043)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,700 miles
    Test number
    625390923197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in various places along the whole length

  13. Pass95,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,657 miles
    Test number
    269129922169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,657 miles (+7,925)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,657 miles
    Test number
    299129622497
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  15. Pass87,732 miles (+7,321)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    756818511174
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass80,411 miles (+8,103)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,411 miles
    Test number
    982609810119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,308 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    103430719189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,336 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    391158428166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,336 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    794248628107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,191 miles (+6,735)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,191 miles
    Test number
    211880137108
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Pass51,456 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    260374716158
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

Questions about T318 ATM

Does T318 ATM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T318 ATM expired on 12 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T318 ATM?
The MOT on T318 ATM expired on 12 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T318 ATM done?
T318 ATM was recorded at 144,763 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2021, an average of 6,017 miles a year.
Has T318 ATM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T318 ATM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T318 ATM 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 T318 ATM find?
T318 ATM failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2021 with 5 major defects and 10 advisories: brake performance not tested not tested due to corroded brake pipes; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 12 more.

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