BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T61 VHOMOT history
T61 VHO is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 72,990 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,060 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T61 VHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T61 VHO was last recorded at 72,990 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 72,962 miles · 20 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 1,060 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 72,990 miles
- 2021 – 72,962 miles
- 2020 – 72,441 miles
- 2019 – 72,247 miles
- 2018 – 71,426 miles
- 2017 – 70,668 miles
- 2016 – 69,849 miles
- 2015 – 69,427 miles
- 2014 – 68,956 miles
- 2013 – 68,569 miles
- 2012 – 67,181 miles
- 2011 – 66,164 miles
- 2010 – 65,138 miles
- 2008 – 62,370 miles
- 2007 – 60,411 miles
- 2006 – 58,405 miles
- 2005 – 55,969 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,990 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust generally corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill to floor corroded but not near any structural pointsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint slight play in the rubber it's set inRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside covers fitted to sill, suspect corrosion behindRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Covers fitted to outer sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipe connecting to front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryUnder shields fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has generally corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Floor corroded near jacking point
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,990 miles (+28)23 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 72,990 miles
- Test number
- 207432644701
- AdvisoryExhaust generally corroding
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill to floor corroded but not near any structural points
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint slight play in the rubber it's set in
- AdvisoryNearside covers fitted to sill, suspect corrosion behind
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Covers fitted to outer sill
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipe connecting to front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has generally corroding
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
Fail72,962 miles (+521)3 major23 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,962 miles
- Test number
- 948064136030
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust generally corroding
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill to floor corroded but not near any structural points
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint slight play in the rubber it's set in
- AdvisoryNearside covers fitted to sill, suspect corrosion behind
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Covers fitted to outer sill
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipe connecting to front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has generally corroding
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
Pass72,441 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 72,441 miles
- Test number
- 678737543916
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corroded near jacking point
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight movement in bottom ball joint / bushing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Fail72,436 miles (+189)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,436 miles
- Test number
- 585734930112
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corroded near jacking point
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,247 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 72,247 miles
- Test number
- 457814752906
- AdvisorySome corrosion o/s and n/s rear brake pipes
Fail72,247 miles (+787)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,247 miles
- Test number
- 839517741063
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySome corrosion o/s and n/s rear brake pipes
Pass71,460 miles (+34)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 71,460 miles
- Test number
- 839670380611
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail71,426 miles (+758)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,426 miles
- Test number
- 112646045582
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,668 miles (+819)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 70,668 miles
- Test number
- 927133094822
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre ON LIMIT 1.6mm
Pass69,849 miles (+422)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 69,849 miles
- Test number
- 602439357492
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres near limit
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing and near limit on edges
Pass69,427 miles (+471)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 69,427 miles
- Test number
- 478275655786
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll tyres near limit
Pass68,956 miles (+387)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 68,956 miles
- Test number
- 955796454387
- NoteBoth rear tyres on wear bars
- NoteO/s/f flasher len missing
- NoteSome play n/s track rod
Pass68,569 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 68,569 miles
- Test number
- 587262753337
- NoteAll tyres near wear bars
Fail68,569 miles (+1,388)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,569 miles
- Test number
- 576602053376
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAll tyres near wear bars
Pass67,181 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 67,181 miles
- Test number
- 546887642394
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres near wear bars
- NoteO/s and n/s track rods some play in nuckles
- NoteSlight wear n/s/f tyre outer edge
Fail67,181 miles (+1,017)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,181 miles
- Test number
- 529417142326
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres near wear bars
- NoteO/s and n/s track rods some play in nuckles
- NoteSlight wear n/s/f tyre outer edge
Pass66,164 miles (+1,026)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 66,164 miles
- Test number
- 479223251483
- NoteRear tyres on tyres on wear bars front tyres wearing on edges
- NoteSide repeaters fading
- NoteSome play nearside steering knckle and very slight play track rod end
Pass65,138 miles (+1,108)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 65,138 miles
- Test number
- 610699440359
- NoteBoth rear tyres near wear bars
- NoteSlight play in both track rod knuckles
Pass64,030 miles (+1,660)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 64,030 miles
- Test number
- 144394900079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,370 miles (+1,959)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 62,370 miles
- Test number
- 151680358317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,411 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,411 miles
- Test number
- 404694447329
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight play steering rack
Pass60,411 miles (+2,006)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 60,411 miles
- Test number
- 483584447461
- NoteSlight play steering rack
Pass58,405 miles (+2,436)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 58,405 miles
- Test number
- 614045846330
- NoteSlight play steering rack joint
Pass55,969 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 55,969 miles
- Test number
- 631489745300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T61 VHO
- Does T61 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T61 VHO expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T61 VHO?
- The MOT on T61 VHO expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T61 VHO done?
- T61 VHO was recorded at 72,990 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 1,060 miles a year.
- Has T61 VHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T61 VHO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on T61 VHO 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 T61 VHO find?
- T61 VHO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 23 advisories: exhaust generally corroding; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; fuel pipes corroding, and 20 more.
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