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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T782 USFMOT history

T782 USF is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2023
Mileage
123,645 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T782 USF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T782 USF was last recorded at 123,645 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 5,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,239 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5,406 miles
Average per year
4,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,645 miles
  • 2022 – 118,239 miles
  • 2021 – 109,045 miles
  • 2020 – 100,846 miles
  • 2019 – 85,516 miles
  • 2018 – 65,272 miles
  • 2017 – 64,335 miles
  • 2016 – 63,262 miles
  • 2015 – 62,528 miles
  • 2014 – 61,750 miles
  • 2013 – 60,894 miles
  • 2012 – 60,332 miles
  • 2011 – 58,150 miles
  • 2010 – 56,219 miles
  • 2009 – 53,841 miles
  • 2008 – 50,399 miles
  • 2007 – 47,126 miles
  • 2006 – 42,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,645 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • 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))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,645 miles (+5,406)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,645 miles
    Test number
    708681626222
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Pass118,239 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,239 miles
    Test number
    106461371463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,959 miles (+8,914)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,959 miles
    Test number
    660684208394
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn At outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort at wheel (54% imbalance) (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn At inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn At outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged At offside rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,045 miles (+8,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,045 miles
    Test number
    218853712832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    999485693358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,846 miles (+15,330)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    697127871008
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes sticking slightly after handbrake released,nearside only wors when lever fully applied.(very end of travel)
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Latch sticking (3.1 (c))

  7. Pass85,516 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,516 miles
    Test number
    983714879734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,498 miles (+20,226)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    377333241171
    • DangerousBonnet won’t open restricting access to the vehicle engine bay,full test cannot be carried out.
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Full beam bulb in wrong way

  9. Pass65,272 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,272 miles
    Test number
    156211714019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,335 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,335 miles
    Test number
    211168119004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,262 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,262 miles
    Test number
    423169263356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,528 miles
    Test number
    587450305131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,528 miles (+778)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,528 miles
    Test number
    719720105163
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

  14. Pass61,750 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,750 miles
    Test number
    268116304195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres slight cracking and perishing

  15. Fail61,750 miles (+856)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,750 miles
    Test number
    865075204142
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres slight cracking and perishing

  16. Pass60,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,894 miles
    Test number
    628561603157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,894 miles (+562)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,894 miles
    Test number
    205081003492
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCondensation in both headlights.

  18. Pass60,332 miles (+2,182)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    317709902143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

  19. Pass58,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,150 miles
    Test number
    849154201147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail58,150 miles (+1,931)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,150 miles
    Test number
    259822801494
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass56,219 miles (+2,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    642539900141
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass53,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    753537809184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,841 miles (+3,442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    652887909163
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass50,399 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    371949498039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,126 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,126 miles
    Test number
    430260607189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,279 miles
    Test number
    714890106196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T782 USF

Does T782 USF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T782 USF expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T782 USF?
The MOT on T782 USF expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T782 USF done?
T782 USF was recorded at 123,645 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 4,746 miles a year.
Has T782 USF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T782 USF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T782 USF 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 T782 USF find?
T782 USF failed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front service brake excessively fluctuating, and 7 more.

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