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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T31 HALMOT history

T31 HAL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 66,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2023
Mileage
66,005 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 HAL
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
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 HAL was last recorded at 66,005 miles on 23 Jul 2022, 2,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2020: 58,470 miles, lower than 58,498 miles on 22 Aug 2016.

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
63,347 miles · 5 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,658 miles
Average per year
1,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,005 miles
  • 2021 – 63,347 miles
  • 2020 – 58,470 miles
  • 2016 – 58,498 miles
  • 2015 – 58,467 miles
  • 2014 – 58,007 miles
  • 2013 – 55,484 miles
  • 2012 – 53,889 miles
  • 2011 – 51,130 miles
  • 2009 – 48,020 miles
  • 2008 – 46,121 miles
  • 2007 – 44,159 miles
  • 2006 – 40,878 miles
  • 2005 – 37,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,005 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.

  • Front and Rear brake discs corroded, Should clean up when used

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,005 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,005 miles
    Test number
    795158866487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,347 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,347 miles
    Test number
    192112008990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,470 miles (-28)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    58,470 miles
    Test number
    464817676180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr osr nsf jack points corroded

  4. Pass58,498 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,498 miles
    Test number
    554924132740
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear brake discs corroded, Should clean up when used
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  5. Fail58,496 miles (+29)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,496 miles
    Test number
    897721488505
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear brake discs corroded, Should clean up when used
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass58,467 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,467 miles
    Test number
    489800815195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,007 miles (+2,523)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,007 miles
    Test number
    775592024122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear near side wheel bearing beginning to get noisy

  8. Pass55,484 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    977930823105
    • NotePoor image on the o/s dip, condensation in the lamp.

  9. Fail55,478 miles (+1,589)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    598469313125
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NotePoor image on the o/s dip, condensation in the lamp.

  10. Pass53,889 miles (+2,759)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    815382522169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber caseings rusting near the seals
    • NoteSlight binding on the o/s/f brake.

  11. Pass51,130 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,130 miles
    Test number
    225290521477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,020 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,020 miles
    Test number
    781154529356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,121 miles (+1,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,121 miles
    Test number
    921529128328
    • NoteSteel brake pipes over the fuel tank rusting both sides

  14. Pass44,159 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    400132737412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,878 miles (+3,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,878 miles
    Test number
    461494806370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass37,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    631251305341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 HAL

Does T31 HAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T31 HAL expired on 22 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T31 HAL?
The MOT on T31 HAL expired on 22 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T31 HAL done?
T31 HAL was recorded at 66,005 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2022, an average of 1,697 miles a year.
Has T31 HAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 HAL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on T31 HAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T31 HAL find?
T31 HAL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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