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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T738 SJEMOT history

T738 SJE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 205,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2022
Mileage
205,142 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T738 SJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T738 SJE was last recorded at 205,142 miles on 23 Oct 2021, 1,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,124 miles · 17 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,018 miles
Average per year
5,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 205,142 miles
  • 2020 – 204,124 miles
  • 2015 – 188,189 miles
  • 2014 – 179,789 miles
  • 2013 – 179,755 miles
  • 2012 – 172,744 miles
  • 2011 – 164,398 miles
  • 2010 – 155,352 miles
  • 2009 – 146,579 miles
  • 2008 – 137,898 miles
  • 2007 – 128,202 miles
  • 2006 – 114,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,142 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside ands offside front and rear inner sill under body chassis corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside n/s-/o/s front and rear all suspensions arms and bushes playplay

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,142 miles (+1,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    205,142 miles
    Test number
    398434140848
    • AdvisoryNearside ands offside front and rear inner sill under body chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside n/s-/o/s front and rear all suspensions arms and bushes playplay

  2. Pass204,124 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    204,124 miles
    Test number
    412413156193
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear under body chassis corroded
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail204,124 miles (+15,935)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,124 miles
    Test number
    641052905842
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear under body chassis corroded
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass188,189 miles (+8,400)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    188,189 miles
    Test number
    941873296120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail179,789 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,789 miles
    Test number
    629538354261
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  6. Pass179,789 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    179,789 miles
    Test number
    957338354265
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Fail179,755 miles (+7,011)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,755 miles
    Test number
    599038743358
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteKnock from steering rack

  8. Pass172,744 miles (+175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    172,744 miles
    Test number
    969250252314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding

  9. Fail172,569 miles (+8,171)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,569 miles
    Test number
    416601442303
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding

  10. Pass164,398 miles (+9,046)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    164,398 miles
    Test number
    679982441374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake lower effort
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorated

  11. Pass155,352 miles (+8,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    155,352 miles
    Test number
    593444240377
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  12. Pass146,579 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    146,579 miles
    Test number
    790183159302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,576 miles (+8,678)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,576 miles
    Test number
    543902649325
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass137,898 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    137,898 miles
    Test number
    370548738388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    128,202 miles
    Test number
    891673057390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,202 miles (+4,174)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,202 miles
    Test number
    470263757306
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass124,028 miles (+9,383)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    124,028 miles
    Test number
    121865187182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCrack in front number plate,but still clearly visible
    • NoteCracks in auxillary drive belt

  18. Pass114,645 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    114,645 miles
    Test number
    264085786114
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T738 SJE

Does T738 SJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T738 SJE expired on 22 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T738 SJE?
The MOT on T738 SJE expired on 22 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T738 SJE done?
T738 SJE was recorded at 205,142 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2021, an average of 5,913 miles a year.
Has T738 SJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T738 SJE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T738 SJE 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 T738 SJE find?
T738 SJE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside ands offside front and rear inner sill under body chassis corroded; nearside n/s-/o/s front and rear all suspensions arms and bushes playplay.

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