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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T773 ARBMOT history

T773 ARB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
61,751 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T773 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T773 ARB was last recorded at 61,751 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,125 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
626 miles
Average per year
2,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,751 miles
  • 2023 – 58,415 miles
  • 2022 – 56,156 miles
  • 2021 – 53,959 miles
  • 2020 – 52,624 miles
  • 2019 – 51,258 miles
  • 2018 – 48,433 miles
  • 2017 – 45,922 miles
  • 2016 – 44,117 miles
  • 2015 – 42,456 miles
  • 2014 – 40,706 miles
  • 2013 – 40,178 miles
  • 2012 – 39,827 miles
  • 2011 – 38,242 miles
  • 2010 – 36,819 miles
  • 2009 – 33,520 miles
  • 2008 – 29,479 miles
  • 2006 – 24,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,751 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,751 miles (+626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    920986601782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,125 miles
    Test number
    253751240612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail61,125 miles (+2,710)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,125 miles
    Test number
    397813792591
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass58,415 miles (+2,259)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    425574854707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass56,156 miles (+2,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    179824452769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres wearing in centres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass53,959 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,959 miles
    Test number
    784121802663
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both nearside and offside] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just before flexi on both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged [both nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Fail53,959 miles (+1,335)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,959 miles
    Test number
    674495785258
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both nearside and offside] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just before flexi on both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged [both nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass52,624 miles (+1,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    728212298856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))

  9. Pass51,258 miles (+2,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,258 miles
    Test number
    105912431170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,433 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,433 miles
    Test number
    262040193599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,922 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,922 miles
    Test number
    832301584909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,117 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,117 miles
    Test number
    625996265628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,456 miles (+1,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,456 miles
    Test number
    236965735176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass40,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,706 miles
    Test number
    718253354196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,703 miles (+525)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,703 miles
    Test number
    918813654159
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass40,178 miles (+351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    956174853165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass39,827 miles (+1,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,827 miles
    Test number
    807736132157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,242 miles
    Test number
    689801031154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,242 miles (+1,423)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,242 miles
    Test number
    659070331189
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass36,819 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    884999780019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,520 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,520 miles
    Test number
    183576379065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,479 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,479 miles
    Test number
    601216788065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,993 miles
    Test number
    513852836380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T773 ARB

Does T773 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T773 ARB expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T773 ARB?
The MOT on T773 ARB expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T773 ARB done?
T773 ARB was recorded at 61,751 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 2,050 miles a year.
Has T773 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T773 ARB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T773 ARB 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 T773 ARB find?
T773 ARB passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn.

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