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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T536 TDVMOT history

T536 TDV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 135,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2025
Mileage
135,205 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T536 TDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T536 TDV was last recorded at 135,205 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 4,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,792 miles · 23 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,413 miles
Average per year
4,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,205 miles
  • 2023 – 130,792 miles
  • 2022 – 125,111 miles
  • 2021 – 117,869 miles
  • 2020 – 112,597 miles
  • 2019 – 111,506 miles
  • 2018 – 109,595 miles
  • 2017 – 107,536 miles
  • 2016 – 104,784 miles
  • 2015 – 102,160 miles
  • 2014 – 97,811 miles
  • 2013 – 92,379 miles
  • 2012 – 88,185 miles
  • 2011 – 81,986 miles
  • 2010 – 75,478 miles
  • 2009 – 69,935 miles
  • 2008 – 63,139 miles
  • 2007 – 57,210 miles
  • 2006 – 50,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,205 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on the outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,205 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,205 miles
    Test number
    983626871763
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,205 miles (+4,413)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,205 miles
    Test number
    288053795203
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,792 miles
    Test number
    916445760422
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose Undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,792 miles (+5,681)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,792 miles
    Test number
    882819685885
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose Undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,111 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,111 miles
    Test number
    174611544168
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail125,111 miles (+7,242)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,111 miles
    Test number
    389103025481
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass117,869 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    418741650536
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

  8. Fail117,869 miles (+5,272)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    138111862607
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

  9. Pass112,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,597 miles
    Test number
    562272900944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,594 miles (+1,088)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,594 miles
    Test number
    603701930137
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass111,506 miles (+1,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    341363172893
    • AdvisoryOsr nsr top shock pivots corroded

  12. Pass109,595 miles (+2,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,595 miles
    Test number
    550067546015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

  13. Pass107,536 miles (+2,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,536 miles
    Test number
    106217206328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower plastic cover trims damaged

  14. Pass104,784 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,784 miles
    Test number
    238207735902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,160 miles (+4,349)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,160 miles
    Test number
    529283175114
    • NoteFront tyre wearing on inner/outer edges
    • NoteSlight play in the o/s/f steering rack inner knuckle joint

  16. Pass97,811 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    956619864145
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteKnock and play on o/s inner steering rack joint
    • NoteLower steering column corroded
    • NoteParking brake has low effort

  17. Fail97,811 miles (+5,432)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    347879564113
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteKnock and play on o/s inner steering rack joint
    • NoteLower steering column corroded
    • NoteParking brake has low effort

  18. Pass92,379 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    567809063116
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail92,378 miles (+4,193)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,378 miles
    Test number
    769718363147
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass88,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,185 miles
    Test number
    638579672193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,185 miles (+6,199)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,185 miles
    Test number
    946288872103
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Pass81,986 miles (+265)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,986 miles
    Test number
    626241661138
    • NoteFront and rear number plates distorted
    • NoteN/s rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteSteering shaft rusted

  23. Fail81,721 miles (+6,243)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    685044851151
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates distorted
    • NoteN/s rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteSteering shaft rusted

  24. Pass75,478 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,478 miles
    Test number
    261007560155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail75,404 miles (+5,469)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,404 miles
    Test number
    222292160152
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass69,935 miles (+54)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,935 miles
    Test number
    293105479185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Fail69,881 miles (+6,742)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,881 miles
    Test number
    671604279130
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass63,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    390126078187
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded (advise n/s to be replaced)

  29. Fail63,139 miles (+5,929)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    314755378159
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded (advise n/s to be replaced)

  30. Pass57,210 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,210 miles
    Test number
    612693977152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass50,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    560491886131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail50,875 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    483240886146
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T536 TDV

Does T536 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T536 TDV expired on 29 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T536 TDV?
The MOT on T536 TDV expired on 29 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T536 TDV done?
T536 TDV was recorded at 135,205 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 4,692 miles a year.
Has T536 TDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T536 TDV has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T536 TDV 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 T536 TDV find?
T536 TDV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible play in rack, and 1 more.

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