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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T558 ALRMOT history

T558 ALR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2024
Mileage
94,672 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T558 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T558 ALR was last recorded at 94,672 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2019: 93,827 miles, lower than 93,927 miles on 25 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,671 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,672 miles
  • 2020 – 94,658 miles
  • 2019 – 93,827 miles
  • 2018 – 87,505 miles
  • 2017 – 85,021 miles
  • 2016 – 82,116 miles
  • 2015 – 77,684 miles
  • 2014 – 77,380 miles
  • 2013 – 76,823 miles
  • 2012 – 76,548 miles
  • 2011 – 75,441 miles
  • 2010 – 73,911 miles
  • 2009 – 69,279 miles
  • 2008 – 64,358 miles
  • 2007 – 58,553 miles
  • 2006 – 53,659 miles
  • 2005 – 51,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,672 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,672 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,672 miles
    Test number
    960839170544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail94,671 miles (+13)1 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,671 miles
    Test number
    935997641799
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Body component insecure Grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail94,658 miles (+831)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,658 miles
    Test number
    900857724499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall egged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both front grilles insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,827 miles (-100)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,827 miles
    Test number
    446759526000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,927 miles (+6,422)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,927 miles
    Test number
    335490273358
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,505 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    154737231847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,021 miles
    Test number
    724836961624
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose . (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail85,021 miles (+2,905)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,021 miles
    Test number
    427334447226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose . (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass82,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,116 miles
    Test number
    531317556190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,116 miles (+4,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,116 miles
    Test number
    471399583197
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass77,684 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    407155589473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,380 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,380 miles
    Test number
    929588724376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    149651713344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,823 miles (+275)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    479530113474
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass76,548 miles (+1,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,548 miles
    Test number
    286653612315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass75,441 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,441 miles
    Test number
    779528971223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,438 miles (+1,527)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    468956171214
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

  18. Pass73,911 miles (+4,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,911 miles
    Test number
    262072730270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass69,279 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,279 miles
    Test number
    310789229351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,358 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    450381938339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,553 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,553 miles
    Test number
    320809617334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,659 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    623961136348
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass53,659 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    951911236393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    51,784 miles
    Test number
    904033535383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T558 ALR

Does T558 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T558 ALR expired on 19 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T558 ALR?
The MOT on T558 ALR expired on 19 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T558 ALR done?
T558 ALR was recorded at 94,672 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 2,479 miles a year.
Has T558 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T558 ALR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T558 ALR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T558 ALR find?
T558 ALR passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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