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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T57 DBMMOT history

T57 DBM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2023
Mileage
133,600 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 DBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 DBM was last recorded at 133,600 miles on 14 Feb 2022, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,293 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
307 miles
Average per year
3,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,600 miles
  • 2021 – 133,293 miles
  • 2017 – 132,970 miles
  • 2016 – 132,175 miles
  • 2014 – 129,636 miles
  • 2013 – 123,597 miles
  • 2012 – 116,989 miles
  • 2011 – 108,309 miles
  • 2009 – 101,378 miles
  • 2008 – 94,219 miles
  • 2007 – 87,177 miles
  • 2006 – 74,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,600 miles
  • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,600 miles (+307)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,600 miles
    Test number
    118525032122
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail133,293 miles (+323)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,293 miles
    Test number
    947368487905
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grills missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected painted (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected painted (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,970 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,970 miles
    Test number
    986771882945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,175 miles
    Test number
    657591351794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  5. Fail132,175 miles (+2,539)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,175 miles
    Test number
    665763120594
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  6. Pass129,636 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,636 miles
    Test number
    256614094241
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Fail129,636 miles (+6,039)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,636 miles
    Test number
    987614594203
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail123,597 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,597 miles
    Test number
    678484513286
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  9. Pass123,597 miles (+6,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,597 miles
    Test number
    798114013208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  10. Pass116,989 miles (+8,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,989 miles
    Test number
    868465122066
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass108,309 miles (+6,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    108,309 miles
    Test number
    686469741054
    • 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass101,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    101,378 miles
    Test number
    591368949376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail101,378 miles (+7,159)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,378 miles
    Test number
    844418549366
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass94,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    94,219 miles
    Test number
    342998858387
    • NoteExhaust heat shields insecure

  15. Fail94,219 miles (+7,042)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,219 miles
    Test number
    393038758356
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteExhaust heat shields insecure

  16. Pass87,177 miles (+2,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    251403357392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,185 miles (+9,789)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,185 miles
    Test number
    163431047212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,396 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,396 miles
    Test number
    361130236241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass74,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    74,396 miles
    Test number
    860040036292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T57 DBM

Does T57 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T57 DBM expired on 13 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T57 DBM?
The MOT on T57 DBM expired on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T57 DBM done?
T57 DBM was recorded at 133,600 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2022, an average of 3,821 miles a year.
Has T57 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 DBM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T57 DBM 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 T57 DBM find?
T57 DBM passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both rear; nearside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, and 2 more.

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