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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T81 DLWMOT history

T81 DLW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
108,698 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 DLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 DLW was last recorded at 108,698 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 2,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,528 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,170 miles
Average per year
3,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,698 miles
  • 2021 – 106,528 miles
  • 2020 – 105,161 miles
  • 2019 – 101,198 miles
  • 2018 – 97,509 miles
  • 2017 – 93,042 miles
  • 2016 – 88,291 miles
  • 2015 – 84,628 miles
  • 2014 – 82,799 miles
  • 2013 – 80,624 miles
  • 2012 – 78,408 miles
  • 2011 – 75,456 miles
  • 2010 – 71,665 miles
  • 2009 – 67,380 miles
  • 2008 – 63,803 miles
  • 2007 – 61,021 miles
  • 2006 – 57,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,698 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,698 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    762030288419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,528 miles (+1,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,528 miles
    Test number
    825363182802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass105,161 miles (+3,963)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    435256226803
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,198 miles (+3,689)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,198 miles
    Test number
    990609558061
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    693682524465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,509 miles (+4,467)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    154775145834
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    111975182625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,042 miles (+4,751)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    230226193246
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass88,291 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,291 miles
    Test number
    570574233255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,628 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    738338873639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,799 miles (+2,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,799 miles
    Test number
    326797804394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,624 miles
    Test number
    809170513347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,624 miles (+2,216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,624 miles
    Test number
    918068803339
    • FailureOffside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  14. Pass78,408 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    996373112333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,456 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,456 miles
    Test number
    768137991287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    343242410319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,663 miles (+4,283)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    463442010460
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Fail67,380 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    433984719374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBonnet catch faulty
    • NoteEng oil on min
    • NoteSlight play lower ball joints

  19. Pass67,380 miles (+3,577)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    523144619328
    • NoteBonnet catch faulty
    • NoteEng oil on min
    • NoteSlight play lower ball joints

  20. Pass63,803 miles (+2,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    982215218394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass61,021 miles (+3,887)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    424712417466
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  22. Pass57,134 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,134 miles
    Test number
    692774716333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,123 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,123 miles
    Test number
    953353616344
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damaged

Questions about T81 DLW

Does T81 DLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 DLW expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 DLW?
The MOT on T81 DLW expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 DLW done?
T81 DLW was recorded at 108,698 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 3,224 miles a year.
Has T81 DLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 DLW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T81 DLW 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 DLW find?
T81 DLW passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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