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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T504 WHRMOT history

T504 WHR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2021 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2021
Mileage
111,125 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T504 WHR
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
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T504 WHR was last recorded at 111,125 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 1,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2017: 98,498 miles, lower than 101,799 miles on 23 Aug 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
109,176 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,949 miles
Average per year
3,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,125 miles
  • 2020 – 109,176 miles
  • 2019 – 106,448 miles
  • 2018 – 102,733 miles
  • 2017 – 98,498 miles
  • 2016 – 101,799 miles
  • 2015 – 92,734 miles
  • 2014 – 88,285 miles
  • 2013 – 84,560 miles
  • 2012 – 82,480 miles
  • 2011 – 80,956 miles
  • 2010 – 76,370 miles
  • 2009 – 73,170 miles
  • 2008 – 69,342 miles
  • 2007 – 66,323 miles
  • 2006 – 60,109 miles
  • 2005 – 54,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,125 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sill front (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,125 miles (+1,949)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    623869669793
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sill front (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass109,176 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,176 miles
    Test number
    828321333267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,448 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,448 miles
    Test number
    630540875981
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,446 miles (+3,713)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,446 miles
    Test number
    568521971730
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,733 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    463442863471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,498 miles (-3,301)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,498 miles
    Test number
    718356902917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,799 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    904860498930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail95,684 miles (+2,950)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    931591181552
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass92,734 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,734 miles
    Test number
    325728615416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail92,734 miles (+4,449)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,734 miles
    Test number
    929288315252
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass88,285 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    209110244265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,284 miles (+3,724)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,284 miles
    Test number
    749853134240
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass84,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,560 miles
    Test number
    337058623221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,560 miles (+2,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,560 miles
    Test number
    575056023221
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail82,480 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    218817522282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSTEERING RACK BALL ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

  16. Pass82,480 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    296757722225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSTEERING RACK BALL ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

  17. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    298276622246
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail82,419 miles (+1,463)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,419 miles
    Test number
    795570522275
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass80,956 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,956 miles
    Test number
    395917721484
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight free-play detected at Steering Wheel
    • NoteSlight movement detected in Offside Tie Rod inner Ball Joint to Steering Rack

  20. Fail80,956 miles (+4,586)3 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,956 miles
    Test number
    958804721264
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight free-play detected at Steering Wheel
    • NoteSlight movement detected in Offside Tie Rod inner Ball Joint to Steering Rack

  21. Fail76,370 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,370 miles
    Test number
    731244820276
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass76,370 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,370 miles
    Test number
    972504520213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,170 miles (+3,828)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,170 miles
    Test number
    282854529296
    • NoteAdvisory chip on o/s middle of windscreen
    • NoteAdvisory front no plate cracked
    • NoteAdvisory rear brake discs partially pitted
    • NoteAdvisory slight play in both front lower ball joints

  24. Pass69,342 miles (+3,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    703077518255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass66,323 miles (+6,214)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    631876127296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,109 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    932105206271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,561 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    54,561 miles
    Test number
    330281725287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,560 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    590190025285
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T504 WHR

Does T504 WHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T504 WHR expired on 18 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T504 WHR?
The MOT on T504 WHR expired on 18 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T504 WHR done?
T504 WHR was recorded at 111,125 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 3,158 miles a year.
Has T504 WHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T504 WHR has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T504 WHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T504 WHR find?
T504 WHR failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 8 major defects and 2 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded both front; emissions unable to be completed; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 7 more.

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