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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T770 DRPMOT history

T770 DRP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
140,882 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T770 DRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T770 DRP was last recorded at 140,882 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,823 miles · 5 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
3,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,882 miles
  • 2023 – 140,823 miles
  • 2021 – 140,536 miles
  • 2017 – 140,185 miles
  • 2015 – 140,156 miles
  • 2013 – 136,108 miles
  • 2012 – 132,031 miles
  • 2011 – 122,553 miles
  • 2010 – 113,086 miles
  • 2009 – 102,088 miles
  • 2008 – 91,496 miles
  • 2007 – 83,493 miles
  • 2006 – 77,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,882 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,882 miles
    Test number
    453546603642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,823 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    140,823 miles
    Test number
    230026629608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,802 miles (+266)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,802 miles
    Test number
    363051700001
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking oil (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,536 miles (+186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,536 miles
    Test number
    947899281379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  5. Fail140,350 miles (+165)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,350 miles
    Test number
    433709798844
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  6. Pass140,185 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    140,185 miles
    Test number
    724187896408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass140,156 miles (+4,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,156 miles
    Test number
    488899335188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass136,108 miles (+4,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    136,108 miles
    Test number
    209338053449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass132,031 miles (+2)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    132,031 miles
    Test number
    766943342132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroding
    • NoteNearside front tyre featherd tread
    • NoteRear discs wearing
    • NoteWear to edges on both offside tyres

  10. Fail132,029 miles (+9,476)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,029 miles
    Test number
    307040142195
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroding
    • NoteNearside front tyre featherd tread
    • NoteRear discs wearing
    • NoteWear to edges on both offside tyres

  11. Pass122,553 miles (+100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    122,553 miles
    Test number
    648971061103
    • NoteBoth front discs worn

  12. Fail122,453 miles (+9,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    265537351131
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass113,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    793723700271
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail113,086 miles (+10,998)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    951063500270
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass102,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,088 miles
    Test number
    434117269177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,088 miles (+10,592)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,088 miles
    Test number
    242472769474
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass91,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,496 miles
    Test number
    521885378175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,496 miles (+8,003)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,496 miles
    Test number
    712116468130
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear no plate starting to dis colour/slight movement in nearside front steering arm

  19. Pass83,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    232991077185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,493 miles (+5,933)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    294928657433
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside headlight broken †under cover loose †slight play in nearside front balljoint

  21. Pass77,560 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,560 miles
    Test number
    262040056117
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f foglamp lens cracked
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp lens cracked †

Questions about T770 DRP

Does T770 DRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T770 DRP expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T770 DRP?
The MOT on T770 DRP expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T770 DRP done?
T770 DRP was recorded at 140,882 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 3,485 miles a year.
Has T770 DRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T770 DRP has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T770 DRP 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 T770 DRP find?
T770 DRP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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