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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T563 UCSMOT history

T563 UCS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
171,268 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T563 UCS
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T563 UCS was last recorded at 171,268 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 7,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,912 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,356 miles
Average per year
6,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,268 miles
  • 2022 – 163,912 miles
  • 2021 – 155,841 miles
  • 2019 – 144,767 miles
  • 2018 – 137,840 miles
  • 2017 – 132,543 miles
  • 2016 – 127,675 miles
  • 2015 – 122,943 miles
  • 2014 – 119,576 miles
  • 2013 – 111,510 miles
  • 2012 – 105,641 miles
  • 2011 – 97,643 miles
  • 2010 – 92,095 miles
  • 2009 – 85,312 miles
  • 2008 – 76,567 miles
  • 2007 – 68,963 miles
  • 2006 – 61,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,268 miles
  • AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,268 miles (+7,356)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,268 miles
    Test number
    634370336502
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass163,912 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,912 miles
    Test number
    345984411209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail163,873 miles (+8,032)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,873 miles
    Test number
    272037004975
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass155,841 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,841 miles
    Test number
    511926811558
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail155,841 miles (+11,074)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,841 miles
    Test number
    661095121506
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass144,767 miles (+6,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,767 miles
    Test number
    784300318583
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass137,840 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    137,840 miles
    Test number
    211101754008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,543 miles
    Test number
    911842794030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and offside (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Fail132,543 miles (+4,868)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,543 miles
    Test number
    875028002934
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and offside (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass127,675 miles (+156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,675 miles
    Test number
    267051118706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail127,519 miles (+4,576)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,519 miles
    Test number
    766142412483
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes all round getting low

  12. Pass122,943 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,943 miles
    Test number
    267809995410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,576 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,576 miles
    Test number
    115207894168
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass119,576 miles (+8,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,576 miles
    Test number
    749257294166
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass111,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,510 miles
    Test number
    915609103170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  16. Fail111,510 miles (+5,869)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,510 miles
    Test number
    545369803164
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  17. Pass105,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,641 miles
    Test number
    606639702193
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail105,626 miles (+7,983)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,626 miles
    Test number
    939379302173
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass97,643 miles (+5,548)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,643 miles
    Test number
    859085701122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass92,095 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,095 miles
    Test number
    494003500120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Fail92,095 miles (+6,783)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,095 miles
    Test number
    640903200198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass85,312 miles (+8,745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,312 miles
    Test number
    350966609101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass76,567 miles (+7,604)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    900719408152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,963 miles
    Test number
    102462607187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,963 miles (+7,170)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,963 miles
    Test number
    750602407197
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass61,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    604710096056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T563 UCS

Does T563 UCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T563 UCS expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T563 UCS?
The MOT on T563 UCS expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T563 UCS done?
T563 UCS was recorded at 171,268 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 6,524 miles a year.
Has T563 UCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T563 UCS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T563 UCS 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 T563 UCS find?
T563 UCS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: battery warning light illuminated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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