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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T442 VEVMOT history

T442 VEV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2024
Mileage
201,941 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T442 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T442 VEV was last recorded at 201,941 miles on 10 May 2023, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,813 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
7,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 201,941 miles
  • 2022 – 197,761 miles
  • 2021 – 190,095 miles
  • 2019 – 190,089 miles
  • 2018 – 185,171 miles
  • 2017 – 180,228 miles
  • 2016 – 173,234 miles
  • 2015 – 162,313 miles
  • 2014 – 153,395 miles
  • 2013 – 146,565 miles
  • 2012 – 139,866 miles
  • 2011 – 77,772 miles
  • 2010 – 76,414 miles
  • 2009 – 74,875 miles
  • 2008 – 73,261 miles
  • 2007 – 70,796 miles
  • 2006 – 68,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,941 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    201,941 miles
    Test number
    492768844707
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail201,813 miles (+4,052)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,813 miles
    Test number
    437507363947
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass197,761 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    197,761 miles
    Test number
    509003704428
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail197,761 miles (+7,666)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,761 miles
    Test number
    741856276156
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass190,095 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    190,095 miles
    Test number
    913474278410
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail190,095 miles (+6)1 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,095 miles
    Test number
    815583076201
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass190,089 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    190,089 miles
    Test number
    268106272305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass185,171 miles (+4,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    185,171 miles
    Test number
    407896424336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass180,228 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    180,228 miles
    Test number
    878766066598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass173,234 miles (+10,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    173,234 miles
    Test number
    158823966077
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass162,313 miles (+8,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    162,313 miles
    Test number
    679098415142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail153,395 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,395 miles
    Test number
    595122494043
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass153,395 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    153,395 miles
    Test number
    695902094068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,565 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,565 miles
    Test number
    296716013108
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass146,565 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    146,565 miles
    Test number
    518586013104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,866 miles (+62,094)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    139,866 miles
    Test number
    368824012189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,772 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,772 miles
    Test number
    847608601105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    632686810185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,414 miles (+1,539)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    841196510133
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass74,875 miles (+1,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,875 miles
    Test number
    153776609112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass73,261 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,261 miles
    Test number
    270938108453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,796 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    992733417166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,671 miles
    Test number
    244881106460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T442 VEV

Does T442 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T442 VEV expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T442 VEV?
The MOT on T442 VEV expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T442 VEV done?
T442 VEV was recorded at 201,941 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 7,803 miles a year.
Has T442 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T442 VEV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T442 VEV 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 T442 VEV find?
T442 VEV passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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