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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T36 LAOMOT history

T36 LAO is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
188,222 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T36 LAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T36 LAO was last recorded at 188,222 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 8,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2011: 145,001 miles, lower than 149,997 miles on 12 Aug 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
179,768 miles · 7 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
8,454 miles
Average per year
5,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,222 miles
  • 2022 – 179,768 miles
  • 2021 – 174,099 miles
  • 2019 – 172,023 miles
  • 2018 – 167,575 miles
  • 2016 – 166,275 miles
  • 2015 – 165,756 miles
  • 2014 – 162,617 miles
  • 2013 – 155,800 miles
  • 2012 – 154,341 miles
  • 2011 – 145,001 miles
  • 2010 – 136,680 miles
  • 2009 – 120,363 miles
  • 2008 – 107,848 miles
  • 2007 – 92,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,222 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,222 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    188,222 miles
    Test number
    735079706015
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail188,222 miles (+8,454)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,222 miles
    Test number
    372754700649
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass179,768 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    179,768 miles
    Test number
    849134359394
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail179,767 miles (+5,668)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,767 miles
    Test number
    991443370398
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass174,099 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,099 miles
    Test number
    358552401481
    • AdvisoryCar is lowered; coilovers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre and tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside front and Offside front
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail174,099 miles (+2,076)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,099 miles
    Test number
    678863698478
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCar is lowered; coilovers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre and tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside front and Offside front
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass172,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,023 miles
    Test number
    789995292363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail172,023 miles (+4,448)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,023 miles
    Test number
    630301683019
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass167,575 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    167,575 miles
    Test number
    529524721131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass166,275 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    166,275 miles
    Test number
    501542403123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,756 miles (+3,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    165,756 miles
    Test number
    832932638457
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass162,617 miles (+128)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    162,617 miles
    Test number
    307999154294
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail162,489 miles (+6,689)7 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,489 miles
    Test number
    729385444257
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass155,800 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    155,800 miles
    Test number
    967602193106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront inner arches corroded
    • NoteOuter sills corroded

  15. Fail155,784 miles (+1,443)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,784 miles
    Test number
    518722193181
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront inner arches corroded
    • NoteOuter sills corroded

  16. Pass154,341 miles (+9,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    154,341 miles
    Test number
    309838762248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass145,001 miles (-4,996)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    145,001 miles
    Test number
    357227121253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail149,997 miles (+13,317)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,997 miles
    Test number
    359134021484
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass136,680 miles (+16,317)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    136,680 miles
    Test number
    862956420279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,363 miles (+12,515)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    861406929256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,848 miles (+15,348)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,848 miles
    Test number
    361992918417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    531468807264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T36 LAO

Does T36 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T36 LAO expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T36 LAO?
The MOT on T36 LAO expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T36 LAO done?
T36 LAO was recorded at 188,222 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 5,961 miles a year.
Has T36 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T36 LAO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T36 LAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T36 LAO find?
T36 LAO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 6 more.

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