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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T51 RMDMOT history

T51 RMD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2023
Mileage
111,974 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 RMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 RMD was last recorded at 111,974 miles on 19 Nov 2022, 2,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,702 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,272 miles
Average per year
3,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,974 miles
  • 2021 – 109,702 miles
  • 2020 – 107,846 miles
  • 2019 – 106,189 miles
  • 2018 – 104,486 miles
  • 2017 – 101,810 miles
  • 2016 – 99,953 miles
  • 2015 – 95,641 miles
  • 2014 – 92,342 miles
  • 2013 – 90,087 miles
  • 2012 – 86,131 miles
  • 2011 – 83,174 miles
  • 2010 – 79,262 miles
  • 2009 – 74,741 miles
  • 2008 – 71,771 miles
  • 2007 – 65,389 miles
  • 2006 – 54,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,974 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,974 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,974 miles
    Test number
    614252236650
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail111,974 miles (+2,272)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,974 miles
    Test number
    500712147724
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass109,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,702 miles
    Test number
    550045509034
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

  4. Fail109,702 miles (+14)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,702 miles
    Test number
    974546685255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

  5. Fail109,688 miles (+498)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,688 miles
    Test number
    938786757486
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point missing , sill required (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point requires welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,190 miles (+1,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    604438300763
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside inner sill around front jacking point.
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake operation weak on offside
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

  7. Pass107,846 miles (+1,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,846 miles
    Test number
    224542820070
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

  8. Pass106,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    525876830435
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  9. Fail106,189 miles (+1,703)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    497661787243
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  10. Pass104,486 miles (+2,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,486 miles
    Test number
    571014510446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass101,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    534807544637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,810 miles (+1,857)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    581474459559
    • FailureOffside 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)

  13. Pass99,953 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,953 miles
    Test number
    764120760542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,641 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,641 miles
    Test number
    186852355108
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  15. Fail95,641 miles (+3,299)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,641 miles
    Test number
    818922255125
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  16. Pass92,342 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    489763964103
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f+o/s/f tyres wearing on outer treads and slightly perishing.
    • NoteO/s/f+n/s/f wishbone lower ball joint have slight play.
    • NoteO/s/f+n/s/f wishbone rearmost rubber mount starting to wear.

  17. Fail92,342 miles (+2,255)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    679843864137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f+o/s/f tyres wearing on outer treads and slightly perishing.
    • NoteO/s/f+n/s/f wishbone lower ball joint have slight play.
    • NoteO/s/f+n/s/f wishbone rearmost rubber mount starting to wear.

  18. Pass90,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,087 miles
    Test number
    658088673139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,087 miles (+3,956)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,087 miles
    Test number
    159878573157
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass86,131 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,131 miles
    Test number
    249205782478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,174 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,174 miles
    Test number
    299945291413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,262 miles (+4,521)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,262 miles
    Test number
    353940310464
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  23. Pass74,741 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,741 miles
    Test number
    884487919260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wipers poor
    • NoteAirbag light on

  24. Fail74,741 miles (+2,970)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,741 miles
    Test number
    542707119224
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers poor
    • NoteAirbag light on

  25. Pass71,771 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    972771148266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,389 miles (+10,839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,389 miles
    Test number
    681398317389
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs worn

  27. Pass54,550 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,550 miles
    Test number
    251748126338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,377 miles
    Test number
    343732616117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 RMD

Does T51 RMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 RMD expired on 22 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 RMD?
The MOT on T51 RMD expired on 22 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 RMD done?
T51 RMD was recorded at 111,974 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2022, an average of 3,535 miles a year.
Has T51 RMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 RMD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T51 RMD 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 RMD find?
T51 RMD passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55r16.

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