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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T647 XAPMOT history

T647 XAP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
115,292 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T647 XAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T647 XAP was last recorded at 115,292 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 18,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,389 miles · 22 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
18,903 miles
Average per year
4,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,292 miles
  • 2021 – 96,389 miles
  • 2020 – 90,526 miles
  • 2019 – 81,793 miles
  • 2018 – 78,497 miles
  • 2017 – 77,739 miles
  • 2016 – 76,649 miles
  • 2015 – 75,670 miles
  • 2014 – 74,512 miles
  • 2013 – 68,615 miles
  • 2012 – 63,971 miles
  • 2011 – 60,611 miles
  • 2010 – 57,711 miles
  • 2009 – 53,407 miles
  • 2008 – 50,809 miles
  • 2007 – 46,791 miles
  • 2006 – 41,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,292 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,292 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,292 miles
    Test number
    576543775315
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,292 miles (+18,903)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,292 miles
    Test number
    804906849233
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,389 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,389 miles
    Test number
    639982934449
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF MOUNTING BUSHING SPLIT AND LOTS OF PLAY
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail96,389 miles (+5,863)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,389 miles
    Test number
    865318406245
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF MOUNTING BUSHING SPLIT AND LOTS OF PLAY
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass90,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    603139886770
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail90,526 miles (+8,733)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    271273870555
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass81,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,793 miles
    Test number
    105360577778
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,793 miles (+3,296)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,793 miles
    Test number
    875633993391
    • MajorBumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested bothside (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken and insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,497 miles (+758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,497 miles
    Test number
    986869807838
    • 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)

  10. Pass77,739 miles (+1,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    359298597573
    • 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)

  11. Pass76,649 miles (+979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    545722680397
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass75,670 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    796120765117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,512 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,512 miles
    Test number
    667596154166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,487 miles (+5,872)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,487 miles
    Test number
    567983154174
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass68,615 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    545252943137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,971 miles (+3,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,971 miles
    Test number
    178709932134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass60,611 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,611 miles
    Test number
    337750961142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,711 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    453259230159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,407 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,407 miles
    Test number
    720718339114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,809 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,809 miles
    Test number
    203151768115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,791 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    802383267128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,891 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,891 miles
    Test number
    933304666161
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail41,888 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,888 miles
    Test number
    363143566155
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Fail41,888 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,888 miles
    Test number
    202620666178
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T647 XAP

Does T647 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T647 XAP expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T647 XAP?
The MOT on T647 XAP expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T647 XAP done?
T647 XAP was recorded at 115,292 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 4,497 miles a year.
Has T647 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T647 XAP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T647 XAP 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 T647 XAP find?
T647 XAP passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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