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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T41 SBSMOT history

T41 SBS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
97,307 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T41 SBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T41 SBS was last recorded at 97,307 miles on 22 Jan 2022, 2,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,650 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,657 miles
Average per year
2,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,307 miles
  • 2021 – 94,650 miles
  • 2019 – 84,459 miles
  • 2018 – 81,080 miles
  • 2017 – 75,818 miles
  • 2013 – 73,048 miles
  • 2010 – 72,095 miles
  • 2009 – 66,910 miles
  • 2008 – 62,798 miles
  • 2007 – 57,833 miles
  • 2006 – 51,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,307 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,307 miles (+2,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,307 miles
    Test number
    980632773146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass94,650 miles (+10,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,650 miles
    Test number
    516494938913
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass84,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    734988516830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail84,459 miles (+3,379)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    545113492491
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass81,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,080 miles
    Test number
    376936831899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,080 miles (+5,262)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,080 miles
    Test number
    183951692985
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass75,818 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,818 miles
    Test number
    522120950888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    849013233274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,048 miles (+953)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    695223333291
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  10. Pass72,095 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,095 miles
    Test number
    700823650166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,910 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,910 miles
    Test number
    282467769423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres deteriorated and getting close to limit
    • NoteSlight play in steering
  12. Fail66,910 miles (+4,112)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,910 miles
    Test number
    453517169186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres deteriorated and getting close to limit
    • NoteSlight play in steering
  13. Pass62,798 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    914279068110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition
  14. Fail62,798 miles (+4,965)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    990169868103
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition
  15. Pass57,833 miles (+6,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,833 miles
    Test number
    573958857113
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass51,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,730 miles
    Test number
    820789126126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T41 SBS

Does T41 SBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T41 SBS expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T41 SBS?
The MOT on T41 SBS expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T41 SBS done?
T41 SBS was recorded at 97,307 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2022, an average of 2,902 miles a year.
Has T41 SBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T41 SBS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T41 SBS 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 SBS find?
T41 SBS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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