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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T74 DLYMOT history

T74 DLY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2020 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2020
Mileage
140,991 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 DLY
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
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2020
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T74 DLY was last recorded at 140,991 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 3,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,814 miles · 29 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
3,177 miles
Average per year
4,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,991 miles
  • 2019 – 137,814 miles
  • 2018 – 129,010 miles
  • 2017 – 115,234 miles
  • 2016 – 107,150 miles
  • 2015 – 99,463 miles
  • 2014 – 92,521 miles
  • 2013 – 87,907 miles
  • 2012 – 82,652 miles
  • 2011 – 77,094 miles
  • 2010 – 70,499 miles
  • 2009 – 65,643 miles
  • 2008 – 58,532 miles
  • 2007 – 50,842 miles
  • 2006 – 46,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,991 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords massive cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,991 miles (+3,177)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,991 miles
    Test number
    545097888707
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords massive cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,814 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,814 miles
    Test number
    423310611674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail137,811 miles (+8,801)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,811 miles
    Test number
    378554774840
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass129,010 miles (+5)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,010 miles
    Test number
    727296159321
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake slightly grabbing
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just met the requirement (18%)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear boot has slight surface rust
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s/n/s front & rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

  5. Fail129,005 miles (+13,771)3 dangerous7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,005 miles
    Test number
    704266528693
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/n/s (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake slightly grabbing
    • AdvisoryRear boot has slight surface rust
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s/n/s front & rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

  6. Pass115,234 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,234 miles
    Test number
    886078625769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,192 miles (+8,042)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,192 miles
    Test number
    747717330768
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing one off each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

  8. Pass107,150 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,150 miles
    Test number
    289818740151
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corrosion

  9. Fail107,148 miles (+241)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,148 miles
    Test number
    201543075908
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corrosion

  10. Fail106,907 miles (+7,444)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,907 miles
    Test number
    450294211958
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal bald inner soon start peeling (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front legs corroding badley on spring mounts

  11. Pass99,463 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,463 miles
    Test number
    305992625014
    • NoteO/s rear chasses corroded by diff mount
    • NoteSlight play in both inner rack joints
    • NoteSuggest tracking check

  12. Fail99,460 miles (+6,939)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    567610325065
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteO/s rear chasses corroded by diff mount
    • NoteSlight play in both inner rack joints
    • NoteSuggest tracking check

  13. Pass92,521 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,521 miles
    Test number
    567393514087
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail92,521 miles (+4,614)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,521 miles
    Test number
    119803914435
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass87,907 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,907 miles
    Test number
    939044413069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,652 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    235037712079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,094 miles (+6,595)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,094 miles
    Test number
    759468411041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,499 miles (+4,856)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,499 miles
    Test number
    552012620021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3mm

  19. Pass65,643 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,643 miles
    Test number
    602492629011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,532 miles (+7,690)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    650516218064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,842 miles (+4,839)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    383549717003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode

  22. Pass46,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,003 miles
    Test number
    203671516089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T74 DLY

Does T74 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T74 DLY expired on 28 Mar 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T74 DLY?
The MOT on T74 DLY expired on 28 Mar 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T74 DLY done?
T74 DLY was recorded at 140,991 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 4,948 miles a year.
Has T74 DLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 DLY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T74 DLY 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 T74 DLY find?
T74 DLY failed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 9 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock; nearside outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; nearside rear outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 9 more.

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