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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T783 SAAMOT history

T783 SAA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2024
Mileage
185,531 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 SAA
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 6 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 SAA was last recorded at 185,531 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 6,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2012: 125,457 miles, lower than 150,856 miles on 29 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,468 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,063 miles
Average per year
3,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,531 miles
  • 2022 – 179,468 miles
  • 2021 – 173,456 miles
  • 2020 – 168,402 miles
  • 2019 – 163,121 miles
  • 2018 – 156,803 miles
  • 2017 – 150,468 miles
  • 2016 – 144,891 miles
  • 2015 – 139,629 miles
  • 2014 – 134,248 miles
  • 2013 – 129,805 miles
  • 2012 – 125,457 miles
  • 2011 – 150,856 miles
  • 2010 – 145,634 miles
  • 2009 – 140,578 miles
  • 2008 – 135,721 miles
  • 2007 – 126,633 miles
  • 2006 – 123,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,531 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,531 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    185,531 miles
    Test number
    657420203229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,468 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    179,468 miles
    Test number
    977962809702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail179,458 miles (+6,002)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,458 miles
    Test number
    372044498104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass173,456 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    173,456 miles
    Test number
    341619158785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,402 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    168,402 miles
    Test number
    889992019599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,121 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,121 miles
    Test number
    401618862963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,090 miles (+6,287)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,090 miles
    Test number
    769085422568
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass156,803 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    156,803 miles
    Test number
    491520857588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,468 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,468 miles
    Test number
    649393481810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,891 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,891 miles
    Test number
    457164402621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,629 miles (+5,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    139,629 miles
    Test number
    918378075149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass134,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,248 miles
    Test number
    689183884184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,248 miles (+4,443)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,248 miles
    Test number
    959543584152
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
  14. Fail129,805 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,805 miles
    Test number
    115903883143
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  15. Pass129,805 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,805 miles
    Test number
    858033083163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    125,457 miles
    Test number
    959035582154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,457 miles (-25,399)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,457 miles
    Test number
    459924682197
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass150,856 miles (+5,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    150,856 miles
    Test number
    928610681148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass145,634 miles (+5,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    145,634 miles
    Test number
    600323780186
    • 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)
  20. Pass140,578 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    140,578 miles
    Test number
    692207089173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass135,721 miles (+9,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    135,721 miles
    Test number
    431674688119
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass126,633 miles (+2,745)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    126,633 miles
    Test number
    784671287116
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  23. Pass123,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    123,888 miles
    Test number
    120792386125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T783 SAA

Does T783 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T783 SAA expired on 6 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T783 SAA?
The MOT on T783 SAA expired on 6 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T783 SAA done?
T783 SAA was recorded at 185,531 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 3,623 miles a year.
Has T783 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 SAA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T783 SAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T783 SAA find?
T783 SAA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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