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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T34 BSEMOT history

T34 BSE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
207,716 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T34 BSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T34 BSE was last recorded at 207,716 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 4,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2012: 154,355 miles, lower than 185,463 miles on 12 Dec 2011.

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
203,041 miles · 3 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
4,675 miles
Average per year
4,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 207,716 miles
  • 2020 – 203,041 miles
  • 2019 – 195,034 miles
  • 2018 – 187,017 miles
  • 2016 – 173,760 miles
  • 2014 – 172,597 miles
  • 2013 – 166,341 miles
  • 2012 – 154,421 miles
  • 2011 – 185,463 miles
  • 2010 – 174,281 miles
  • 2009 – 160,452 miles
  • 2008 – 150,684 miles
  • 2007 – 146,375 miles
  • 2006 – 141,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,716 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass207,716 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    207,716 miles
    Test number
    243958041345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass203,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    203,041 miles
    Test number
    310568884980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail203,041 miles (+8,007)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,041 miles
    Test number
    880637663717
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass195,034 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    195,034 miles
    Test number
    243237060263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,017 miles (+13,257)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    187,017 miles
    Test number
    105272002526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,760 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    173,760 miles
    Test number
    406505327662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,597 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    437090554364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail172,597 miles (+6,256)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    918059844314
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass166,341 miles (+11,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    166,341 miles
    Test number
    566918583034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass154,421 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    154,421 miles
    Test number
    977656952020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,355 miles (-31,108)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,355 miles
    Test number
    867718642081
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth offside jacking point blocks missing
    • NoteFront brake pipes to flexi hose retainers missing
    • NoteSteering column has slight play in a universal joint

  12. Fail185,463 miles (+11,182)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,463 miles
    Test number
    659926741320
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass174,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    174,281 miles
    Test number
    740563340356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail174,281 miles (+13,829)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,281 miles
    Test number
    160313940382
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass160,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    160,452 miles
    Test number
    594581539355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail160,452 miles (+9,768)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,452 miles
    Test number
    844440039343
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  17. Pass150,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    150,684 miles
    Test number
    181423138388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail150,684 miles (+695)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,684 miles
    Test number
    803443038339
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  19. Pass149,989 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    149,989 miles
    Test number
    421695428221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail149,975 miles (+3,600)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,975 miles
    Test number
    392692028238
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass146,375 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    146,375 miles
    Test number
    963303327222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass141,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    141,901 miles
    Test number
    492203626299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T34 BSE

Does T34 BSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T34 BSE expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T34 BSE?
The MOT on T34 BSE expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T34 BSE done?
T34 BSE was recorded at 207,716 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 4,327 miles a year.
Has T34 BSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T34 BSE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T34 BSE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T34 BSE find?
T34 BSE passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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