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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T450 SPLMOT history

T450 SPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
122,044 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T450 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T450 SPL was last recorded at 122,044 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2016: 106,090 miles, lower than 106,096 miles on 12 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,837 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
207 miles
Average per year
4,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 122,044 miles
  • 2020 – 121,837 miles
  • 2019 – 120,006 miles
  • 2018 – 118,114 miles
  • 2017 – 112,731 miles
  • 2016 – 106,090 miles
  • 2015 – 100,628 miles
  • 2014 – 95,032 miles
  • 2013 – 87,015 miles
  • 2012 – 82,752 miles
  • 2010 – 74,941 miles
  • 2009 – 68,607 miles
  • 2008 – 62,793 miles
  • 2007 – 56,740 miles
  • 2006 – 51,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,044 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,044 miles (+207)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,044 miles
    Test number
    935617643482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

  2. Pass121,837 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    416550653412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass120,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,006 miles
    Test number
    462024226707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,006 miles (+1,892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,006 miles
    Test number
    162616692126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,114 miles (+5,383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    795791227096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass112,731 miles (+6,641)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,731 miles
    Test number
    398441946866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryB/s rear shock absorber pistons badly corroded & o/s has no damping effect.
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Pass106,090 miles (-6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,090 miles
    Test number
    500428649693
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s front fog lamp broken

  8. Fail106,096 miles (+5,468)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,096 miles
    Test number
    927114724142
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension cross brace (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s front fog lamp broken

  9. Pass100,628 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,628 miles
    Test number
    295927005120
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust heat shield not secure.
    • NoteN/s front fog lamp broken
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has cracks in tread grooves.
    • NoteRear shock absorber covers not secure.

  10. Fail100,628 miles (+5,596)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,628 miles
    Test number
    385913405109
    • FailureCentre Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust heat shield not secure.
    • NoteN/s front fog lamp broken
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has cracks in tread grooves.
    • NoteRear shock absorber covers not secure.

  11. Pass95,032 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    735152614161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Fail95,032 miles (+8,017)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    306852514141
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass87,015 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    156475393045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  14. Fail87,015 miles (+4,263)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    748005693006
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre surface cracks

  15. Pass82,752 miles (+7,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,752 miles
    Test number
    328516712113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass74,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    200536400361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,941 miles (+6,334)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    420962700352
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass68,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,607 miles
    Test number
    334432509324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,607 miles (+5,814)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,607 miles
    Test number
    813609189236
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass62,793 miles (+6,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,793 miles
    Test number
    253742908336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail56,740 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,740 miles
    Test number
    510546607369
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass56,740 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,740 miles
    Test number
    873376807315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,624 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    552427106352
    • NoteCorrosion To The Rear Of The Brake Pipes
    • NoteFront Link Bar Bushes Starting To Split
    • NotePlay In The Steering

Questions about T450 SPL

Does T450 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T450 SPL expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T450 SPL?
The MOT on T450 SPL expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T450 SPL done?
T450 SPL was recorded at 122,044 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 4,660 miles a year.
Has T450 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T450 SPL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T450 SPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T450 SPL find?
T450 SPL passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 10 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 7 more.

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