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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T456 BTRMOT history

T456 BTR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
160,125 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T456 BTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T456 BTR was last recorded at 160,125 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 9,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,694 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,431 miles
Average per year
6,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,125 miles
  • 2022 – 150,694 miles
  • 2021 – 142,671 miles
  • 2020 – 138,762 miles
  • 2019 – 131,677 miles
  • 2018 – 128,069 miles
  • 2017 – 124,081 miles
  • 2016 – 119,110 miles
  • 2015 – 112,890 miles
  • 2014 – 105,635 miles
  • 2013 – 92,837 miles
  • 2012 – 77,691 miles
  • 2011 – 72,113 miles
  • 2010 – 59,824 miles
  • 2009 – 59,387 miles
  • 2008 – 58,546 miles
  • 2007 – 55,231 miles
  • 2006 – 54,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,125 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,125 miles
    Test number
    559562760128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail160,125 miles (+9,431)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,125 miles
    Test number
    517551740917
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass150,694 miles (+8,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,694 miles
    Test number
    160548732130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass142,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,671 miles
    Test number
    323116819419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,671 miles (+3,909)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,671 miles
    Test number
    147898880454
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  6. Pass138,762 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,762 miles
    Test number
    872282578036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,677 miles (+237)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,677 miles
    Test number
    287067586326
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel.

  8. Fail131,440 miles (+3,371)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,440 miles
    Test number
    690521628852
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,069 miles (+3,988)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,069 miles
    Test number
    103725979447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass124,081 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,081 miles
    Test number
    727296625543
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 1x stone chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe at rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail124,071 miles (+4,961)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,071 miles
    Test number
    706866468100
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box to center pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 1x stone chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe at rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass119,110 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    352216511224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail119,010 miles (+6,120)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,010 miles
    Test number
    896837214200
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass112,890 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,890 miles
    Test number
    668058155066
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail112,863 miles (+7,228)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,863 miles
    Test number
    196671255008
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass105,635 miles (+12,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,635 miles
    Test number
    579799954060
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass92,837 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    207112343009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail92,689 miles (+14,998)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,689 miles
    Test number
    659445733060
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre / rear exhaust clamp broken / exhaust loose
    • NoteOffside rear axle bush split

  19. Pass77,691 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    848685722004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,113 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    397436771096
    • 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)

  21. Pass72,113 miles (+12,289)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    819646871006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    614467660073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,824 miles (+437)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    811607660012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass59,387 miles (+841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,387 miles
    Test number
    563485729191
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads wearing slightly on inner edges

  25. Pass58,546 miles (+3,315)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,546 miles
    Test number
    813993238103
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear and offside front tyres badly perished
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

  26. Pass55,231 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,231 miles
    Test number
    134076847044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,533 miles
    Test number
    340493796155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T456 BTR

Does T456 BTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T456 BTR expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T456 BTR?
The MOT on T456 BTR expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T456 BTR done?
T456 BTR was recorded at 160,125 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 6,332 miles a year.
Has T456 BTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T456 BTR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T456 BTR 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 T456 BTR find?
T456 BTR passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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