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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T789 UDUMOT history

T789 UDU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 202,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
202,166 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 UDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 UDU was last recorded at 202,166 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2016: 87,253 miles, lower than 187,249 miles on 10 Apr 2015.

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
202,150 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
8,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,166 miles
  • 2021 – 202,150 miles
  • 2019 – 200,554 miles
  • 2018 – 199,151 miles
  • 2017 – 87,298 miles
  • 2016 – 87,253 miles
  • 2015 – 187,249 miles
  • 2014 – 171,837 miles
  • 2013 – 155,105 miles
  • 2012 – 137,924 miles
  • 2011 – 126,211 miles
  • 2010 – 118,181 miles
  • 2009 – 109,239 miles
  • 2008 – 95,346 miles
  • 2007 – 83,311 miles
  • 2006 – 69,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,166 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (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, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/jacking point/outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,166 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    202,166 miles
    Test number
    257734862642
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass202,150 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    202,150 miles
    Test number
    500888398029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass200,554 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    200,554 miles
    Test number
    585644339050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to rear

  4. Fail200,552 miles (+1,401)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,552 miles
    Test number
    607024199682
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to rear

  5. Pass199,151 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    199,151 miles
    Test number
    684161024893
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryFront floors corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryPower steering resevoir and hose damp

  6. Fail199,151 miles (+111,853)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,151 miles
    Test number
    699689915309
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryFront floors corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryPower steering resevoir and hose damp

  7. Pass87,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,298 miles
    Test number
    336620334662
    • AdvisoryBrake ferrals corroding
    • AdvisoryRear seats and belts have been romoved
    • AdvisoryRust and corrosion in various places
    • AdvisorySound deadning / heat shield fouling propshaft

  8. Fail87,298 miles (+45)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,298 miles
    Test number
    137078731908
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake ferrals corroding
    • AdvisoryRear seats and belts have been romoved
    • AdvisoryRust and corrosion in various places
    • AdvisorySound deadning / heat shield fouling propshaft

  9. Fail87,253 miles (-99,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,253 miles
    Test number
    281577503224
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  10. Pass187,249 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    187,249 miles
    Test number
    308940405175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Fail187,249 miles (+15,412)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,249 miles
    Test number
    867847995043
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass171,837 miles (+16,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    171,837 miles
    Test number
    889051294039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass155,105 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    155,105 miles
    Test number
    128162283096
    • NoteCondensation in nearside front headlight
    • NoteNearside front brake pads low
    • NoteRear shock absorbers are damp

  14. Fail155,105 miles (+17,181)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,105 miles
    Test number
    147731183423
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside front headlight
    • NoteFront and rear shock absorbers are rusty
    • NoteNearside front brake pads low

  15. Pass137,924 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,924 miles
    Test number
    907110842000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail137,923 miles (+11,712)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,923 miles
    Test number
    627078122038
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

  17. Pass126,211 miles (+201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    126,211 miles
    Test number
    676777841144
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail126,010 miles (+7,829)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,010 miles
    Test number
    435620741170
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass118,181 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    118,181 miles
    Test number
    584014920148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise- front number plate backing starting to separate from plastic.
    • NoteAdvise- slight play in steering rack.
    • NoteAdvise- small crack in osf indicator lamp.
    • NoteAdvise-front head lights have slight condensation in,

  20. Fail118,181 miles (+8,942)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,181 miles
    Test number
    614504620174
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise- front number plate backing starting to separate from plastic.
    • NoteAdvise- slight play in steering rack.
    • NoteAdvise- small crack in osf indicator lamp.
    • NoteAdvise-front head lights have slight condensation in,

  21. Fail109,239 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,239 miles
    Test number
    131005039152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass109,239 miles (+13,893)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    109,239 miles
    Test number
    473925439112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,346 miles (+12,035)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,346 miles
    Test number
    360054148115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,311 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    190762457139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail83,306 miles (+1,043)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,306 miles
    Test number
    370401157123
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass82,263 miles (+13,143)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    82,263 miles
    Test number
    552812397053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,120 miles
    Test number
    191103396452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 UDU

Does T789 UDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 UDU expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 UDU?
The MOT on T789 UDU expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 UDU done?
T789 UDU was recorded at 202,166 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 8,103 miles a year.
Has T789 UDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 UDU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T789 UDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T789 UDU find?
T789 UDU passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills front and rear.

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