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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T346 SPLMOT history

T346 SPL is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
119,340 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T346 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T346 SPL was last recorded at 119,340 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 9,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,362 miles · 21 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
9,978 miles
Average per year
3,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 119,340 miles
  • 2020 – 109,362 miles
  • 2019 – 103,992 miles
  • 2018 – 100,839 miles
  • 2017 – 97,724 miles
  • 2016 – 96,056 miles
  • 2015 – 93,956 miles
  • 2014 – 92,370 miles
  • 2013 – 89,389 miles
  • 2012 – 84,645 miles
  • 2011 – 80,530 miles
  • 2010 – 76,721 miles
  • 2009 – 74,445 miles
  • 2008 – 70,395 miles
  • 2007 – 67,610 miles
  • 2006 – 61,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,340 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All + Along the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspect heavy corrosion but sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both + near in nsr tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Under trays and sill covers limit inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,340 miles (+9,978)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,340 miles
    Test number
    204993358371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All + Along the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspect heavy corrosion but sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both + near in nsr tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass109,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    145096814004
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,362 miles (+5,370)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    579656832410
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,992 miles (+3,153)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,992 miles
    Test number
    878975074647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded only just outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill rusted and holed only just outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish

  5. Pass100,839 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,839 miles
    Test number
    216673905001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,724 miles (+1,668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,724 miles
    Test number
    367840226716
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers limit inspection

  7. Pass96,056 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    105690408755
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill lips corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers limit inspection

  8. Fail96,055 miles (+2,099)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,055 miles
    Test number
    583491569855
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill lips corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers limit inspection

  9. Pass93,956 miles (+1,586)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,956 miles
    Test number
    224589981499
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced damaged internally (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass92,370 miles (+31)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    387283494413
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil level on minimum
    • NoteSlight lipping on front brake discs

  11. Fail92,339 miles (+2,950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,339 miles
    Test number
    336700294233
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  12. Pass89,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    629871193277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,389 miles (+4,744)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    198489683219
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass84,645 miles (+4,115)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    177423782243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteCONDENSATION IN N/S HEADLAMP
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

  15. Pass80,530 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,530 miles
    Test number
    585621591226
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

  16. Fail80,518 miles (+3,797)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    388850791438
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

  17. Pass76,721 miles (+2,276)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,721 miles
    Test number
    441981880229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake disc slight corrosion

  18. Pass74,445 miles (+4,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    392522299236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass70,395 miles (+2,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,395 miles
    Test number
    703353238251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass67,610 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    214679817216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    750033726243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,275 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    374443526213
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T346 SPL

Does T346 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T346 SPL expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T346 SPL?
The MOT on T346 SPL expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T346 SPL done?
T346 SPL was recorded at 119,340 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 3,802 miles a year.
Has T346 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T346 SPL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T346 SPL 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 T346 SPL find?
T346 SPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all + along the vehicle, and 2 more.

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