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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T716 RBRMOT history

T716 RBR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
181,965 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T716 RBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T716 RBR was last recorded at 181,965 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 1,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,286 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,679 miles
Average per year
6,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,965 miles
  • 2021 – 180,286 miles
  • 2020 – 178,790 miles
  • 2019 – 171,850 miles
  • 2018 – 164,901 miles
  • 2017 – 159,319 miles
  • 2016 – 154,415 miles
  • 2015 – 149,485 miles
  • 2014 – 143,715 miles
  • 2013 – 137,592 miles
  • 2012 – 130,210 miles
  • 2011 – 124,681 miles
  • 2010 – 117,519 miles
  • 2009 – 110,713 miles
  • 2008 – 103,543 miles
  • 2007 – 90,550 miles
  • 2006 – 80,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,965 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,965 miles (+1,679)1 dangerous6 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,965 miles
    Test number
    581131345274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass180,286 miles (+20)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    180,286 miles
    Test number
    551502062170
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail180,266 miles (+1,476)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,266 miles
    Test number
    286462532248
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass178,790 miles (+113)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    178,790 miles
    Test number
    210646743762
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear socks corroded

  5. Fail178,677 miles (+6,827)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,677 miles
    Test number
    603307324516
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear socks corroded

  6. Pass171,850 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,850 miles
    Test number
    973938893586
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail171,833 miles (+6,932)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,833 miles
    Test number
    387444443757
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass164,901 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,901 miles
    Test number
    311364405801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,319 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,319 miles
    Test number
    305545099480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti-roll bar linkage balljoint has slight free-play
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack end slight free-play
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside lower balljoints have slight free-play

  10. Fail159,319 miles (+4,904)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,319 miles
    Test number
    761524846577
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti-roll bar linkage balljoint has slight free-play
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack end slight free-play
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside lower balljoints have slight free-play

  11. Pass154,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    154,415 miles
    Test number
    654007161118
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Fail154,415 miles (+4,930)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,415 miles
    Test number
    691488930080
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Pass149,485 miles (+5,770)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,485 miles
    Test number
    149162165047
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake pipes slightly rusted at ends
    • NoteNearside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass143,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    143,715 miles
    Test number
    516112954040
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Fail143,715 miles (+6,123)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,715 miles
    Test number
    489841754095
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass137,592 miles (+7,382)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    137,592 miles
    Test number
    585237433004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on

  17. Pass130,210 miles (+5,529)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    130,210 miles
    Test number
    107249332425
    • NoteAir-bag lamp illuminated
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at manifold

  18. Pass124,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    218119851116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,681 miles (+7,162)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    137948151106
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass117,519 miles (+6,806)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    117,519 miles
    Test number
    982985960112
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRighthand inner steering rack-end worn slightly
    • NoteRighthand rear tyre has nail in tread

  21. Pass110,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    110,713 miles
    Test number
    273801679489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,713 miles (+7,170)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,713 miles
    Test number
    774610979125
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass103,543 miles (+12,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,543 miles
    Test number
    293122218114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass90,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    90,550 miles
    Test number
    670797237190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail90,550 miles (+10,445)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,550 miles
    Test number
    904536137123
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail80,105 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    232077956298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass80,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    904907056228
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T716 RBR

Does T716 RBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T716 RBR expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T716 RBR?
The MOT on T716 RBR expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T716 RBR done?
T716 RBR was recorded at 181,965 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 6,292 miles a year.
Has T716 RBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T716 RBR has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T716 RBR 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 T716 RBR find?
T716 RBR failed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 11 more.

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