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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T41 BBKMOT history

T41 BBK is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2024
Mileage
126,772 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T41 BBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T41 BBK was last recorded at 126,772 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,772 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,772 miles
  • 2021 – 125,006 miles
  • 2020 – 123,540 miles
  • 2019 – 118,264 miles
  • 2018 – 114,791 miles
  • 2017 – 111,688 miles
  • 2016 – 108,755 miles
  • 2014 – 104,910 miles
  • 2013 – 101,811 miles
  • 2012 – 99,428 miles
  • 2010 – 94,594 miles
  • 2009 – 88,597 miles
  • 2008 – 83,520 miles
  • 2007 – 79,187 miles
  • 2006 – 71,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryProp shaft rubbing noise suppression materialRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,772 miles
    Test number
    885382184920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft rubbing noise suppression material

  2. Fail126,772 miles (+1,766)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,772 miles
    Test number
    993765336432
    • MajorBody component insecure front plastic cover near bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft rubbing noise suppression material

  3. Pass125,006 miles (+1,466)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,006 miles
    Test number
    360625958196
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose front bumper undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass123,540 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,540 miles
    Test number
    144876463122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail123,538 miles (+5,274)2 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,538 miles
    Test number
    219299972420
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass118,264 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,264 miles
    Test number
    662516366458
    • MinorNearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail118,264 miles (+3,473)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,264 miles
    Test number
    444095038104
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    670272396574
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail114,791 miles (+3,103)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    724222014248
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass111,688 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,688 miles
    Test number
    667571401829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

  11. Fail111,687 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    140773545833
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

  12. Fail111,687 miles (+2,932)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    591046645091
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to heavily perished tyre (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to heavily perished tyre (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear half shaft gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear half shaft gaiters deteriorated

  13. Pass108,755 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,755 miles
    Test number
    451725731324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail108,755 miles (+3,845)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,755 miles
    Test number
    967959258239
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass104,910 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    677406374233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  16. Fail104,910 miles (+3,099)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    776526174283
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  17. Pass101,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,811 miles
    Test number
    355937223456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail101,811 miles (+2,383)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,811 miles
    Test number
    178866023241
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass99,428 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,428 miles
    Test number
    808344212288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail99,428 miles (+4,834)8 failures1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,428 miles
    Test number
    275613972473
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass94,594 miles (+5,997)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,594 miles
    Test number
    544162600110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTemporary repair made to n/s/r lamp cluster

  22. Pass88,597 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,597 miles
    Test number
    170200189057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,520 miles (+4,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,520 miles
    Test number
    703734068055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass79,187 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,187 miles
    Test number
    672158057023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    302682566039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,272 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    612502766081
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T41 BBK

Does T41 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T41 BBK expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T41 BBK?
The MOT on T41 BBK expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T41 BBK done?
T41 BBK was recorded at 126,772 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 3,288 miles a year.
Has T41 BBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T41 BBK has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T41 BBK 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 T41 BBK find?
T41 BBK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner; prop shaft rubbing noise suppression material.

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