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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T81 ABTMOT history

T81 ABT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 57,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2022
Mileage
57,769 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T81 ABT was last recorded at 57,769 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 1,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,502 miles · 10 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,267 miles
Average per year
1,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 57,769 miles
  • 2021 – 56,502 miles
  • 2020 – 55,726 miles
  • 2019 – 55,004 miles
  • 2018 – 54,163 miles
  • 2017 – 52,976 miles
  • 2016 – 52,083 miles
  • 2015 – 51,263 miles
  • 2014 – 49,953 miles
  • 2013 – 48,565 miles
  • 2012 – 47,069 miles
  • 2011 – 44,239 miles
  • 2010 – 38,434 miles
  • 2009 – 34,514 miles
  • 2008 – 32,684 miles
  • 2007 – 30,812 miles
  • 2006 – 28,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,769 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail57,769 miles (+1,267)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    323394097372
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass56,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,502 miles
    Test number
    108014345127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,501 miles (+775)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,501 miles
    Test number
    285237047828
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass55,726 miles (+722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,726 miles
    Test number
    851060677075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass55,004 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,004 miles
    Test number
    468956050324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,163 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,163 miles
    Test number
    906212193944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail54,140 miles (+1,164)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,140 miles
    Test number
    795730286133
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced before the jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced after the jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced before the jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass52,976 miles (+893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,976 miles
    Test number
    536606550507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass52,083 miles (+820)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,083 miles
    Test number
    401124707747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

  10. Pass51,263 miles (+1,310)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,263 miles
    Test number
    325497515492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass49,953 miles (+1,388)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,953 miles
    Test number
    386753524207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass48,565 miles (+1,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    925749623267
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  13. Pass47,069 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,069 miles
    Test number
    158820832261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,239 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,239 miles
    Test number
    719770331219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,216 miles (+5,782)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    389288421487
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass38,434 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    423289420260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,514 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    184810329233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,684 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,684 miles
    Test number
    230922928221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,812 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    964309027257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,964 miles
    Test number
    324361036475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 ABT

Does T81 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 ABT expired on 19 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 ABT?
The MOT on T81 ABT expired on 19 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 ABT done?
T81 ABT was recorded at 57,769 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 1,801 miles a year.
Has T81 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 ABT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T81 ABT 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 T81 ABT find?
T81 ABT failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 7 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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