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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T63 ABTMOT history

T63 ABT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2022
Mileage
158,871 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T63 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T63 ABT was last recorded at 158,871 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 7,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,182 miles · 9 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
7,689 miles
Average per year
5,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 158,871 miles
  • 2020 – 151,182 miles
  • 2019 – 129,599 miles
  • 2018 – 124,066 miles
  • 2017 – 117,741 miles
  • 2016 – 113,703 miles
  • 2015 – 108,808 miles
  • 2014 – 105,422 miles
  • 2013 – 103,132 miles
  • 2010 – 94,028 miles
  • 2009 – 89,437 miles
  • 2008 – 84,485 miles
  • 2007 – 81,698 miles
  • 2005 – 77,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat frame mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,871 miles (+7,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,871 miles
    Test number
    996362567784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat frame mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,182 miles (+21,583)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,182 miles
    Test number
    275450289745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,599 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,599 miles
    Test number
    855259649331
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly misted
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail129,599 miles (+5,533)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,599 miles
    Test number
    595837943137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly misted
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,066 miles (+6,325)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,066 miles
    Test number
    769258022128
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link bars twisted slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses secured to the struts with cable ties.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material S shaped pipe from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material S shaped pipe from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with modified suspension front and rear (lowered)

  6. Pass117,741 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,741 miles
    Test number
    993984211446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,687 miles (+3,984)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,687 miles
    Test number
    825374260193
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass113,703 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,703 miles
    Test number
    305158069159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail113,683 miles (+4,875)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    301380021121
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working In rear screen (1.2.1b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working In spoiler (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass108,808 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    486737025215
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail108,808 miles (+3,386)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    390037808882
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass105,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,422 miles
    Test number
    285734674138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail105,422 miles (+2,290)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,422 miles
    Test number
    528754974131
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass103,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,132 miles
    Test number
    377634323198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    367401922116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,028 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,028 miles
    Test number
    292492210308
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass94,028 miles (+4,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,028 miles
    Test number
    554372010302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass89,437 miles (+4,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    204346909339
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass84,485 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    530206808338
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail84,463 miles (+2,765)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,463 miles
    Test number
    884173508338
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass81,698 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    580654577029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    77,109 miles
    Test number
    721260835383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T63 ABT

Does T63 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T63 ABT expired on 1 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T63 ABT?
The MOT on T63 ABT expired on 1 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T63 ABT done?
T63 ABT was recorded at 158,871 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
Has T63 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T63 ABT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T63 ABT 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 T63 ABT find?
T63 ABT passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat frame mounting.

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