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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T770 UBAMOT history

T770 UBA is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
123,893 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T770 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T770 UBA was last recorded at 123,893 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 5,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,750 miles · 23 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,143 miles
Average per year
5,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,893 miles
  • 2023 – 118,750 miles
  • 2022 – 108,712 miles
  • 2021 – 94,921 miles
  • 2019 – 83,221 miles
  • 2018 – 75,252 miles
  • 2017 – 61,290 miles
  • 2016 – 45,591 miles
  • 2014 – 25,443 miles
  • 2013 – 25,301 miles
  • 2012 – 25,138 miles
  • 2011 – 24,603 miles
  • 2010 – 22,682 miles
  • 2009 – 22,308 miles
  • 2008 – 22,126 miles
  • 2007 – 21,887 miles
  • 2006 – 21,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,893 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear wing

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,893 miles (+5,143)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,893 miles
    Test number
    288982299533
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear wing

  2. Pass118,750 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,750 miles
    Test number
    690157737049
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail118,745 miles (+10,033)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,745 miles
    Test number
    999802494974
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass108,712 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,712 miles
    Test number
    142348084321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  5. Fail108,712 miles (+13,791)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,712 miles
    Test number
    535745610868
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  6. Pass94,921 miles (+11,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,921 miles
    Test number
    768861561697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass83,221 miles (+7,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,221 miles
    Test number
    659758291910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside low effort from handbrake

  8. Pass75,252 miles (+13,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,252 miles
    Test number
    137126650210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all four (195/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass61,290 miles (+15,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,290 miles
    Test number
    580734908242
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass45,591 miles (+20,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,591 miles
    Test number
    384793579191
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres near limit

  11. Pass25,443 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,443 miles
    Test number
    149512164272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,301 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,301 miles
    Test number
    289432863249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,138 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,138 miles
    Test number
    389573792263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,603 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,603 miles
    Test number
    878655641112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,682 miles
    Test number
    364716490161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,682 miles (+374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,682 miles
    Test number
    413976090124
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  17. Pass22,308 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,308 miles
    Test number
    331756599183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,126 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,126 miles
    Test number
    300894388195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,887 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,887 miles
    Test number
    914197497142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,547 miles
    Test number
    443406586109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T770 UBA

Does T770 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T770 UBA expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T770 UBA?
The MOT on T770 UBA expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T770 UBA done?
T770 UBA was recorded at 123,893 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 5,829 miles a year.
Has T770 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T770 UBA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T770 UBA 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 UBA find?
T770 UBA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: coolant leak; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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