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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T791 PKEMOT history

T791 PKE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2022
Mileage
162,727 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T791 PKE
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T791 PKE was last recorded at 162,727 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,056 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
671 miles
Average per year
5,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,727 miles
  • 2021 – 162,056 miles
  • 2019 – 161,693 miles
  • 2018 – 154,552 miles
  • 2017 – 149,629 miles
  • 2015 – 147,208 miles
  • 2014 – 137,038 miles
  • 2013 – 127,383 miles
  • 2012 – 123,486 miles
  • 2011 – 116,809 miles
  • 2010 – 108,620 miles
  • 2009 – 100,863 miles
  • 2008 – 91,739 miles
  • 2007 – 83,392 miles
  • 2006 – 72,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,727 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail162,727 miles (+671)7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,727 miles
    Test number
    342549303724
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,056 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,056 miles
    Test number
    954443545810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail162,049 miles (+356)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,049 miles
    Test number
    333849383280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass161,693 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,693 miles
    Test number
    867956145281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail161,693 miles (+7,141)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,693 miles
    Test number
    124419216004
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass154,552 miles (+4,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    154,552 miles
    Test number
    650191869009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,629 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    149,629 miles
    Test number
    331876035400
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perishing

  8. Fail149,622 miles (+2,414)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,622 miles
    Test number
    847296771230
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water ingress (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water ingress (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass147,208 miles (+10,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    147,208 miles
    Test number
    209728315209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass137,038 miles (+9,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    137,038 miles
    Test number
    765440614205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail127,383 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,383 miles
    Test number
    427523213270
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteCenter stop light not working (disconected)

  12. Pass127,383 miles (+3,897)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    127,383 miles
    Test number
    618593713249
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteCenter stop light not working (disconected)

  13. Pass123,486 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,486 miles
    Test number
    187416292134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSills covered.f/discs slightly worn

  14. Fail123,486 miles (+6,677)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,486 miles
    Test number
    255666992400
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSills covered.f/discs slightly worn

  15. Pass116,809 miles (+8,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    116,809 miles
    Test number
    918560791101
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass108,620 miles (+7,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,620 miles
    Test number
    592821260119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass100,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    100,863 miles
    Test number
    962955979135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,862 miles (+9,123)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,862 miles
    Test number
    180535379137
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass91,739 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,739 miles
    Test number
    253397578108
    • NoteN/s/r h/brake effort low

  20. Fail91,736 miles (+8,344)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,736 miles
    Test number
    211837178433
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass83,392 miles (+10,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,392 miles
    Test number
    910589367165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,957 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    634144986108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/rear handbrake performance low
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

Questions about T791 PKE

Does T791 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T791 PKE expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T791 PKE?
The MOT on T791 PKE expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T791 PKE done?
T791 PKE was recorded at 162,727 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 5,433 miles a year.
Has T791 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T791 PKE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T791 PKE 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 T791 PKE find?
T791 PKE failed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension component pin or bush excessively worn, and 14 more.

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