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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

T38 DGTMOT history

T38 DGT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2023
Mileage
179,516 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 DGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T38 DGT was last recorded at 179,516 miles on 18 Nov 2023, 10,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,632 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
10,884 miles
Average per year
6,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,516 miles
  • 2022 – 168,632 miles
  • 2021 – 162,334 miles
  • 2020 – 158,386 miles
  • 2019 – 150,719 miles
  • 2018 – 142,532 miles
  • 2017 – 134,354 miles
  • 2016 – 127,841 miles
  • 2015 – 121,469 miles
  • 2014 – 114,281 miles
  • 2013 – 107,050 miles
  • 2012 – 100,239 miles
  • 2011 – 95,025 miles
  • 2010 – 91,408 miles
  • 2009 – 89,508 miles
  • 2008 – 85,116 miles
  • 2007 – 77,237 miles
  • 2006 – 65,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail179,516 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail179,516 miles (+10,884)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,516 miles
    Test number
    576620246297
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  2. Pass168,632 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    168,632 miles
    Test number
    277898842926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered

  3. Fail168,586 miles (+6,252)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,586 miles
    Test number
    331528860778
    • MajorBody component insecure sound proof rubbing against prop (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested because of exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered

  4. Pass162,334 miles (+3,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,334 miles
    Test number
    920746784272
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass158,386 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,386 miles
    Test number
    666170505817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point badly corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail158,372 miles (+7,653)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,372 miles
    Test number
    894486290262
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point badly corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass150,719 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,719 miles
    Test number
    994905021359
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail150,712 miles (+8,180)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,712 miles
    Test number
    765193249587
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,532 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,532 miles
    Test number
    841581177707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear line (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear line (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Fail142,529 miles (+8,175)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,529 miles
    Test number
    729875197878
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear line (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear line (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass134,354 miles (+6,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,354 miles
    Test number
    722619474480
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass127,841 miles (+6,372)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,841 miles
    Test number
    401434209829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDetatchable towball removed

  13. Pass121,469 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,469 miles
    Test number
    475890475069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,281 miles (+7,231)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,281 miles
    Test number
    525843264045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  15. Pass107,050 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,050 miles
    Test number
    188684473027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp lense cracked

  16. Fail107,050 miles (+6,811)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,050 miles
    Test number
    975454563031
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp lense cracked

  17. Pass100,239 miles (+5,214)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,239 miles
    Test number
    708518342024
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged but does not affect view of road

  18. Pass95,025 miles (+3,617)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,025 miles
    Test number
    837016161036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass91,408 miles (+1,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,408 miles
    Test number
    983420360090
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass89,508 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,508 miles
    Test number
    883606659049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,116 miles (+7,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,116 miles
    Test number
    550599658077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass77,237 miles (+11,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,237 miles
    Test number
    131322357009
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass65,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,733 miles
    Test number
    613842766001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 DGT

Does T38 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 DGT expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 DGT?
The MOT on T38 DGT expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 DGT done?
T38 DGT was recorded at 179,516 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2023, an average of 6,424 miles a year.
Has T38 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 DGT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T38 DGT 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 T38 DGT find?
T38 DGT failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2023 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 6 more.

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