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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T508 BDPMOT history

T508 BDP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
129,121 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T508 BDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T508 BDP was last recorded at 129,121 miles on 27 Jun 2023, 8,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2017: 116,108 miles, lower than 119,200 miles on 4 Jul 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
121,120 miles · 28 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
8,001 miles
Average per year
4,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,121 miles
  • 2022 – 121,120 miles
  • 2020 – 117,066 miles
  • 2019 – 116,398 miles
  • 2017 – 116,108 miles
  • 2016 – 119,200 miles
  • 2015 – 116,147 miles
  • 2014 – 107,015 miles
  • 2013 – 101,019 miles
  • 2012 – 97,001 miles
  • 2011 – 91,984 miles
  • 2010 – 86,983 miles
  • 2009 – 80,729 miles
  • 2008 – 73,011 miles
  • 2007 – 64,907 miles
  • 2006 – 55,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Suggest new wiper blades fitted correctly spaced number plates fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,121 miles (+8,001)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,121 miles
    Test number
    945036878318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,120 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,120 miles
    Test number
    432573542438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,066 miles (+668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,066 miles
    Test number
    243411602119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass116,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,398 miles
    Test number
    598650240829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,398 miles (+290)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,398 miles
    Test number
    261832875938
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass116,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,108 miles
    Test number
    889799102311
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both front (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySuggest new wiper blades fitted correctly spaced number plates fitted at time of test

  7. Fail116,108 miles (-3,092)2 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,108 miles
    Test number
    279339120880
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both front (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySuggest new wiper blades fitted correctly spaced number plates fitted at time of test

  8. Pass119,200 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,200 miles
    Test number
    430323496361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,147 miles (+9,132)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,147 miles
    Test number
    556133735095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,015 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,015 miles
    Test number
    167772724087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,013 miles (+5,994)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,013 miles
    Test number
    809251224012
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass101,019 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,019 miles
    Test number
    248161863065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,001 miles (+5,017)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    818220662067
    • DangerousAirbag warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass91,984 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,984 miles
    Test number
    607990661071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,983 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,983 miles
    Test number
    643808850028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,729 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    992112059011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,011 miles (+8,104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    854503158087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,907 miles (+9,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,907 miles
    Test number
    403473557026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass55,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,477 miles
    Test number
    191293656086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T508 BDP

Does T508 BDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T508 BDP expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T508 BDP?
The MOT on T508 BDP expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T508 BDP done?
T508 BDP was recorded at 129,121 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2023, an average of 4,247 miles a year.
Has T508 BDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T508 BDP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T508 BDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T508 BDP find?
T508 BDP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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