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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T51 AMEMOT history

T51 AME is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
100,104 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 AME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T51 AME was last recorded at 100,104 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,704 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
400 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,104 miles
  • 2021 – 99,704 miles
  • 2020 – 99,219 miles
  • 2019 – 98,562 miles
  • 2018 – 96,729 miles
  • 2017 – 94,959 miles
  • 2016 – 93,682 miles
  • 2015 – 91,945 miles
  • 2014 – 89,830 miles
  • 2013 – 85,328 miles
  • 2012 – 79,734 miles
  • 2011 – 72,006 miles
  • 2010 – 61,990 miles
  • 2009 – 53,260 miles
  • 2008 – 46,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,104 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner tie rod excessive play + steering rack leaking (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes behind tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in both lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamps

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,104 miles (+400)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,104 miles
    Test number
    517023853358
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner tie rod excessive play + steering rack leaking (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,704 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    703197268816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes behind tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working may need lamp

  3. Pass99,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,219 miles
    Test number
    742952770719
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes behind tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in both lights (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail99,219 miles (+657)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,219 miles
    Test number
    980961447822
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes behind tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in both lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOther passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed all (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass98,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    873359223028
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail98,562 miles (+1,833)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    505985822741
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass96,729 miles (+1,770)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,729 miles
    Test number
    451911265125
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses pereished
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust baffels slightly lose/rattling.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass94,959 miles (+1,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    840747696733
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass93,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,682 miles
    Test number
    376597021121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake poor

  10. Fail93,682 miles (+1,737)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,682 miles
    Test number
    570814005396
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake poor

  11. Pass91,945 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,945 miles
    Test number
    155259655162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust system deterioating

  12. Fail91,945 miles (+2,115)1 dangerous7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,945 miles
    Test number
    679229255102
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust system deterioating

  13. Pass89,830 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,830 miles
    Test number
    869257774113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail89,828 miles (+4,500)1 dangerous2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    686527974192
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass85,328 miles (+5,594)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    575556273199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass79,734 miles9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,734 miles
    Test number
    609538672163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp is lit.
    • NoteOffside front jacking point block is missing.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter rear brake pads are wearing very close to 1.5mm minimum thickness. Inner brake pads may be thinner but are not visible until the wheels are removed.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. FailMileage not read3 failures9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    297324072455
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp is lit.
    • NoteOffside front jacking point block is missing.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter rear brake pads are wearing very close to 1.5mm minimum thickness. Inner brake pads may be thinner but are not visible until the wheels are removed.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail72,006 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,006 miles
    Test number
    247930081178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/front jacking point block damaged.

  19. Pass72,006 miles (+10,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,006 miles
    Test number
    446480481111
    • NoteO/s/front jacking point block damaged.

  20. Pass61,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,990 miles
    Test number
    651451480172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,990 miles (+8,730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,990 miles
    Test number
    174851680194
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,260 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    952172789138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,106 miles
    Test number
    154889678132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 AME

Does T51 AME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 AME expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 AME?
The MOT on T51 AME expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 AME done?
T51 AME was recorded at 100,104 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has T51 AME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 AME has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T51 AME 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 T51 AME find?
T51 AME failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner tie rod excessive play + steering rack leaking; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessive movement, and 4 more.

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