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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T35 TDUMOT history

T35 TDU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
107,975 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 TDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 TDU was last recorded at 107,975 miles on 23 Dec 2022, 487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,488 miles · 14 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
487 miles
Average per year
4,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,975 miles
  • 2021 – 107,488 miles
  • 2020 – 105,726 miles
  • 2019 – 100,644 miles
  • 2018 – 93,485 miles
  • 2017 – 86,940 miles
  • 2016 – 79,052 miles
  • 2015 – 70,437 miles
  • 2014 – 64,820 miles
  • 2013 – 61,024 miles
  • 2012 – 58,190 miles
  • 2011 – 53,318 miles
  • 2010 – 47,208 miles
  • 2009 – 42,296 miles
  • 2008 – 36,776 miles
  • 2007 – 32,352 miles
  • 2006 – 26,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,975 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisorySlight play at steering arms

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,975 miles (+487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,975 miles
    Test number
    609384256397
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering arms

  2. Pass107,488 miles (+1,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,488 miles
    Test number
    807856003214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass105,726 miles (+5,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,726 miles
    Test number
    530243627688
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,644 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,644 miles
    Test number
    154774180254
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail100,643 miles (+7,158)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,643 miles
    Test number
    343979926134
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,485 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,485 miles
    Test number
    747681411768
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail93,481 miles (+6,541)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,481 miles
    Test number
    459612974412
    • MajorFront Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,940 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    127481752265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail86,931 miles (+7,879)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    598145308324
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass79,052 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,052 miles
    Test number
    121888582049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,437 miles (+5,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    545131778690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass64,820 miles (+3,796)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,820 miles
    Test number
    328908924410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass61,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    428481123250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,024 miles (+2,834)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    647301623224
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass58,190 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    256274542281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,318 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    679378351245
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass53,318 miles (+6,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    749338851220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass47,208 miles (+4,912)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,208 miles
    Test number
    743028450292
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar link upper dust cover split. no play.

  19. Pass42,296 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    702635379215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,607 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    370134719113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,776 miles (+4,424)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,776 miles
    Test number
    250046618440
    • NoteMULTI RIB BELT CRACKED==ENG COVERS

  22. Pass32,352 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,352 miles
    Test number
    181472907155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,812 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,812 miles
    Test number
    352452806144
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads on approx4mm
    • NoteFront washers partially blocked/still working effectively

Questions about T35 TDU

Does T35 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T35 TDU expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T35 TDU?
The MOT on T35 TDU expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T35 TDU done?
T35 TDU was recorded at 107,975 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2022, an average of 4,861 miles a year.
Has T35 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 TDU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T35 TDU 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 T35 TDU find?
T35 TDU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: both rear coil springs corroded; both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated; slight play at steering arms.

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