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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T38 LAOMOT history

T38 LAO is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2025
Mileage
133,473 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 LAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 LAO was last recorded at 133,473 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 8,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,074 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,399 miles
Average per year
6,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,473 miles
  • 2022 – 125,074 miles
  • 2021 – 115,606 miles
  • 2020 – 108,953 miles
  • 2019 – 99,860 miles
  • 2018 – 92,525 miles
  • 2017 – 82,685 miles
  • 2016 – 82,043 miles
  • 2015 – 74,618 miles
  • 2014 – 67,175 miles
  • 2013 – 52,312 miles
  • 2012 – 43,535 miles
  • 2011 – 33,968 miles
  • 2010 – 26,568 miles
  • 2009 – 24,931 miles
  • 2008 – 24,096 miles
  • 2007 – 23,275 miles
  • 2006 – 22,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,473 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,473 miles (+8,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,473 miles
    Test number
    477490627835
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  2. Pass125,074 miles (+9,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,074 miles
    Test number
    626529844657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass115,866 miles (+260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,866 miles
    Test number
    529727184726
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,606 miles (+6,653)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,606 miles
    Test number
    343713277874
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,953 miles (+9,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,953 miles
    Test number
    731800893173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,860 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,860 miles
    Test number
    110628038272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail99,753 miles (+7,228)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    674322717261
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass92,525 miles (+9,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,525 miles
    Test number
    578323445469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass82,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,685 miles
    Test number
    788079373204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail82,685 miles (+642)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,685 miles
    Test number
    212130041468
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass82,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    157307976852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail82,043 miles (+7,425)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    631839454528
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass74,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    798116535070
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail74,619 miles (+7,444)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,619 miles
    Test number
    745166435012
    • 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 Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail67,175 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,175 miles
    Test number
    726926234016
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp corroded

  16. Pass67,175 miles (+14,863)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,175 miles
    Test number
    887046034024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp corroded

  17. Pass52,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,312 miles
    Test number
    316349823049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,310 miles (+8,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,310 miles
    Test number
    737719023034
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,535 miles (+9,567)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    158272532469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,968 miles (+7,400)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    776146021079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,568 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,568 miles
    Test number
    634234910053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,931 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,931 miles
    Test number
    430708529059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,096 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,096 miles
    Test number
    804645918087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,275 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,275 miles
    Test number
    184909127476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,198 miles
    Test number
    541152436034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 LAO

Does T38 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 LAO expired on 3 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 LAO?
The MOT on T38 LAO expired on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 LAO done?
T38 LAO was recorded at 133,473 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 6,235 miles a year.
Has T38 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 LAO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T38 LAO 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 LAO find?
T38 LAO passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.

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