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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T383 TVKMOT history

T383 TVK is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 125,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,219 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T383 TVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T383 TVK was last recorded at 125,219 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,202 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,219 miles
  • 2025 – 124,890 miles
  • 2024 – 123,786 miles
  • 2022 – 123,683 miles
  • 2021 – 123,678 miles
  • 2019 – 123,674 miles
  • 2018 – 122,652 miles
  • 2017 – 122,260 miles
  • 2016 – 119,564 miles
  • 2015 – 114,226 miles
  • 2014 – 110,536 miles
  • 2012 – 104,664 miles
  • 2011 – 98,972 miles
  • 2010 – 91,992 miles
  • 2009 – 85,689 miles
  • 2008 – 78,056 miles
  • 2007 – 72,198 miles
  • 2006 – 64,922 miles
  • 2005 – 60,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,219 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Central Front coolant leak. [ pos water pump]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,219 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,219 miles
    Test number
    425926159368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,202 miles (+312)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,202 miles
    Test number
    303199637818
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    297829227408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail124,890 miles (+1,104)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    301361405533
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam started to work after tapped (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass123,786 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,786 miles
    Test number
    177120467694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,782 miles (+99)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,782 miles
    Test number
    635195793370
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,683 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,683 miles
    Test number
    668333203358
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  8. Pass123,678 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,678 miles
    Test number
    817194985673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,674 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,674 miles
    Test number
    269920761510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,652 miles (+392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,652 miles
    Test number
    748355601803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass122,260 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,260 miles
    Test number
    990832235847
    • AdvisoryCentral Front coolant leak. [ pos water pump]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

  12. Fail122,258 miles (+2,694)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,258 miles
    Test number
    823415643921
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe leaking [as marked ] (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front coolant leak. [ pos water pump]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Pass119,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,564 miles
    Test number
    529027263468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,564 miles (+5,338)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,564 miles
    Test number
    620328145771
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Low reading (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  15. Fail114,226 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,226 miles
    Test number
    309154895033
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass114,226 miles (+3,690)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,226 miles
    Test number
    999224295070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass110,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    815683744011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,536 miles (+5,872)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    269611744044
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass104,664 miles (+5,692)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    476801732390
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass98,972 miles (+9)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    468522541461
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake dics on worn side

  21. Fail98,963 miles (+6,971)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,963 miles
    Test number
    737705721351
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass91,992 miles (+6,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,992 miles
    Test number
    591125610378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass85,689 miles (+174)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,689 miles
    Test number
    490967129393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail85,515 miles (+7,459)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,515 miles
    Test number
    441140429333
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass78,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    150455028363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Fail78,056 miles (+15)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    154225028351
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail78,041 miles (+5,843)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    643413228313
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail72,198 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,198 miles
    Test number
    101238227378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass72,198 miles (+7,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,198 miles
    Test number
    522178627376
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass64,922 miles (+4,414)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    983751336344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak.

  31. Pass60,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    210996105380
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T383 TVK

Does T383 TVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T383 TVK is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T383 TVK?
The MOT on T383 TVK is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T383 TVK done?
T383 TVK was recorded at 125,219 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 3,170 miles a year.
Has T383 TVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T383 TVK has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T383 TVK 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 T383 TVK find?
T383 TVK passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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