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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T53 DLOMOT history

T53 DLO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
101,050 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 DLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 DLO was last recorded at 101,050 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,964 miles · 17 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
3,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,050 miles
  • 2019 – 94,198 miles
  • 2018 – 94,198 miles
  • 2017 – 94,063 miles
  • 2013 – 90,110 miles
  • 2011 – 86,018 miles
  • 2010 – 77,362 miles
  • 2009 – 65,826 miles
  • 2007 – 62,434 miles
  • 2006 – 45,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,050 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,050 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,050 miles
    Test number
    869759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,964 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,964 miles
    Test number
    829345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,198 miles
    Test number
    413478625639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,198 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,198 miles
    Test number
    100651160813
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Advisory1 of 2 nearside rear position lamps inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,198 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,198 miles
    Test number
    958965413712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,063 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    376488505785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,110 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,110 miles
    Test number
    875066743275
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Fail90,110 miles (+6)9 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,110 miles
    Test number
    648856443280
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail90,104 miles (+4,086)5 failures12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,104 miles
    Test number
    596770583039
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass86,018 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,018 miles
    Test number
    679381501334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,011 miles (+141)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,011 miles
    Test number
    378433291280
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail85,870 miles (+8,508)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,870 miles
    Test number
    936607751138
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteNearside front brake warning wire loose/not fitted correctly.

  13. Pass77,362 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,362 miles
    Test number
    571059340033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail77,308 miles (+11,482)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,308 miles
    Test number
    783278140037
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass65,826 miles (+3,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    362820959068
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,434 miles (+16,534)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,434 miles
    Test number
    712500377231
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.
    • NoteExhaust heat shield over centre section loose.
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

  17. Pass45,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,900 miles
    Test number
    974583276276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,900 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,900 miles
    Test number
    561852476206
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Questions about T53 DLO

Does T53 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T53 DLO expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T53 DLO?
The MOT on T53 DLO expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T53 DLO done?
T53 DLO was recorded at 101,050 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 3,502 miles a year.
Has T53 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 DLO has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T53 DLO 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 T53 DLO find?
T53 DLO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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