BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc
T79 ABNMOT history
T79 ABN is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 125,339 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,086 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T79 ABN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T79 ABN was last recorded at 125,339 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 124,765 miles · 15 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 574 miles
- Average per year
- 2,086 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,339 miles
- 2022 – 124,765 miles
- 2019 – 124,531 miles
- 2017 – 124,482 miles
- 2016 – 124,364 miles
- 2015 – 122,767 miles
- 2014 – 115,431 miles
- 2013 – 105,424 miles
- 2012 – 103,751 miles
- 2011 – 102,311 miles
- 2010 – 99,277 miles
- 2009 – 96,671 miles
- 2008 – 92,135 miles
- 2006 – 89,236 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,339 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,339 miles (+574)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 125,339 miles
- Test number
- 330012453584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,765 miles (+234)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 124,765 miles
- Test number
- 445130994067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,531 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 124,531 miles
- Test number
- 845556865536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,531 miles (+49)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,531 miles
- Test number
- 721189207580
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,482 miles (+118)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 124,482 miles
- Test number
- 268703334039
- AdvisoryVehicle underside undersealed
Pass124,364 miles (+1,597)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 124,364 miles
- Test number
- 318948239373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,767 miles (+7,336)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 122,767 miles
- Test number
- 757027521987
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySlight exhaust gas leak from front flexible joint
Pass115,431 miles (+10,007)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 115,431 miles
- Test number
- 968002634255
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteSlight play in nearside end of steering rack ball joint
- NoteSlight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bottom ball joint but not excessive
- NoteSlight play in rear suspension lower bushes but not excessive
- NoteNearside rear registration plate light dim
Pass105,424 miles (+1,673)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 105,424 miles
- Test number
- 606506883112
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes to flexible brake hoses slightly corroded
- NoteOil leaks
Pass103,751 miles (+1,440)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 103,751 miles
- Test number
- 378632172126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,311 miles (+3,034)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 102,311 miles
- Test number
- 747851981189
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,277 miles (+2,606)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 99,277 miles
- Test number
- 593493560103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 96,671 miles
- Test number
- 871850399022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,671 miles (+4,536)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,671 miles
- Test number
- 272440199013
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAirbag warning lamp lit
Pass92,135 miles (+2,899)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 92,135 miles
- Test number
- 171775848479
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass89,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 89,236 miles
- Test number
- 794272516344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T79 ABN
- Does T79 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T79 ABN expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T79 ABN?
- The MOT on T79 ABN expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T79 ABN done?
- T79 ABN was recorded at 125,339 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 2,086 miles a year.
- Has T79 ABN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T79 ABN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on T79 ABN 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 T79 ABN find?
- T79 ABN passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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