BMW 3 Series
Brown · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T72 BBKMOT history
T72 BBK is a brown petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2022 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 168,406 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2022
- Mileage
- 168,406 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2021
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,980 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T72 BBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Brown
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
T72 BBK was last recorded at 168,406 miles on 21 Oct 2021, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Jun 2006: 25,653 miles, lower than 103,160 miles on 31 May 2005.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 168,400 miles · 6 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 3,980 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 168,406 miles
- 2016 – 165,027 miles
- 2013 – 164,982 miles
- 2011 – 160,689 miles
- 2010 – 159,546 miles
- 2009 – 140,152 miles
- 2008 – 123,325 miles
- 2007 – 109,253 miles
- 2006 – 25,653 miles
- 2005 – 103,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
13 tests since 31 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,406 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 168,406 miles
- Test number
- 931427150026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,400 miles (+3,373)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,400 miles
- Test number
- 630652123411
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged rear metal brake pipes and front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,027 miles (+45)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 165,027 miles
- Test number
- 620266274591
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass164,982 miles (+4,293)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 164,982 miles
- Test number
- 585017143213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass160,689 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 160,689 miles
- Test number
- 945863041068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail160,689 miles (+1,143)9 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,689 miles
- Test number
- 578372541022
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail159,546 miles (+19,394)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,546 miles
- Test number
- 834700610388
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag light on dash
- NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
Pass140,152 miles (+16,827)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 140,152 miles
- Test number
- 611004239138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,325 miles (+14,072)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 123,325 miles
- Test number
- 400478308172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,253 miles (+83,600)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 109,253 miles
- Test number
- 920013707140
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteFront brakes inbalance high (24%)
- NotePlay in steering rack o/s/f
Pass25,653 miles (-77,507)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 25,653 miles
- Test number
- 291836166486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2006
- Odometer
- 103,160 miles
- Test number
- 284321955472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,160 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,160 miles
- Test number
- 774211955144
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T72 BBK
- Does T72 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T72 BBK expired on 20 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T72 BBK?
- The MOT on T72 BBK expired on 20 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T72 BBK done?
- T72 BBK was recorded at 168,406 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2021, an average of 3,980 miles a year.
- Has T72 BBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T72 BBK has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on T72 BBK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T72 BBK find?
- T72 BBK passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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