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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T506 EESMOT history

T506 EES is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2023
Mileage
178,671 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T506 EES
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T506 EES was last recorded at 178,671 miles on 12 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,671 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,671 miles
  • 2021 – 177,129 miles
  • 2020 – 175,996 miles
  • 2019 – 171,645 miles
  • 2018 – 167,152 miles
  • 2017 – 157,822 miles
  • 2016 – 153,876 miles
  • 2015 – 149,327 miles
  • 2014 – 146,523 miles
  • 2011 – 121,723 miles
  • 2010 – 115,383 miles
  • 2009 – 104,446 miles
  • 2008 – 93,863 miles
  • 2007 – 80,420 miles
  • 2006 – 68,677 miles
  • 2005 – 57,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,671 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    178,671 miles
    Test number
    272344010328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail178,671 miles (+1,542)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,671 miles
    Test number
    615266942452
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass177,129 miles (+1,133)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    177,129 miles
    Test number
    800619790178
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass175,996 miles (+4,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,996 miles
    Test number
    352351532830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake performance poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    171,645 miles
    Test number
    728277820564
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail171,645 miles (+4,493)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,645 miles
    Test number
    177911249506
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,152 miles
    Test number
    578801812750
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  8. Fail167,152 miles (+9,330)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,152 miles
    Test number
    954842796516
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  9. Pass157,822 miles (+3,946)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,822 miles
    Test number
    330377863107
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  10. Pass153,876 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    153,876 miles
    Test number
    174136040372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  11. Fail153,876 miles (+4,549)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,876 miles
    Test number
    717423564803
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  12. Pass149,327 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    149,327 miles
    Test number
    839858355088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  13. Fail149,322 miles (+2,799)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,322 miles
    Test number
    648296655014
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  14. Pass146,523 miles (+24,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    146,523 miles
    Test number
    807839744109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass121,723 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    121,723 miles
    Test number
    116973371129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,383 miles (+10,937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    115,383 miles
    Test number
    883642670277
    • NoteO/s rack arm

  17. Pass104,446 miles (+10,583)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    104,446 miles
    Test number
    240428989224
    • NoteO/s hand brake effort
    • NoteSlight play o/s rack arm

  18. Pass93,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    93,863 miles
    Test number
    831829528349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,863 miles (+13,443)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,863 miles
    Test number
    520489728377
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass80,420 miles (+11,743)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    643408617306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,677 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    553525906383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,674 miles (+11,085)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    310874906392
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass57,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    57,589 miles
    Test number
    433042415479
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T506 EES

Does T506 EES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T506 EES expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T506 EES?
The MOT on T506 EES expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T506 EES done?
T506 EES was recorded at 178,671 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2022, an average of 7,445 miles a year.
Has T506 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T506 EES has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T506 EES 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 T506 EES find?
T506 EES passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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