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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T516 BDPMOT history

T516 BDP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
165,847 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 BDP
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
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 BDP was last recorded at 165,847 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 2,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,889 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,958 miles
Average per year
6,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,847 miles
  • 2023 – 162,889 miles
  • 2022 – 157,377 miles
  • 2021 – 151,176 miles
  • 2020 – 144,274 miles
  • 2019 – 137,004 miles
  • 2018 – 129,896 miles
  • 2017 – 121,009 miles
  • 2016 – 109,088 miles
  • 2015 – 96,895 miles
  • 2014 – 87,413 miles
  • 2013 – 75,738 miles
  • 2012 – 70,037 miles
  • 2011 – 63,953 miles
  • 2010 – 59,248 miles
  • 2009 – 58,640 miles
  • 2008 – 58,267 miles
  • 2007 – 54,277 miles
  • 2006 – 50,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,847 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,847 miles (+2,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    165,847 miles
    Test number
    205286954698
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass162,889 miles (+5,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    162,889 miles
    Test number
    533776139057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass157,377 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    157,377 miles
    Test number
    297697843481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,357 miles (+6,181)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,357 miles
    Test number
    374811958404
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass151,176 miles (+6,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,176 miles
    Test number
    571769682490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass144,274 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,274 miles
    Test number
    179400968338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail144,157 miles (+7,153)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,157 miles
    Test number
    514591599372
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass137,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    137,004 miles
    Test number
    229155344751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,004 miles (+7,108)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,004 miles
    Test number
    556541084255
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,896 miles
    Test number
    841606893874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail129,896 miles (+8,887)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,896 miles
    Test number
    331538134829
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass121,009 miles (+523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,009 miles
    Test number
    534293853880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail120,486 miles (+11,398)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,486 miles
    Test number
    707222397353
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass109,088 miles (+12,193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,088 miles
    Test number
    588502406015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Pass96,895 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,895 miles
    Test number
    735482665138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,854 miles (+9,441)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,854 miles
    Test number
    635019855156
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside 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)

  17. Pass87,413 miles (+11,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,413 miles
    Test number
    225423054140
    • NoteO/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass75,738 miles (+5,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    806965673172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass70,037 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,037 miles
    Test number
    296854342191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,953 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    538796941178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,248 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    244198540122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,640 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,640 miles
    Test number
    204797549489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,267 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,267 miles
    Test number
    881593248181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,277 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,277 miles
    Test number
    454329047170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    853520256181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T516 BDP

Does T516 BDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T516 BDP expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T516 BDP?
The MOT on T516 BDP expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T516 BDP done?
T516 BDP was recorded at 165,847 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 6,411 miles a year.
Has T516 BDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 BDP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T516 BDP 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 T516 BDP find?
T516 BDP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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