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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T823 NLBMOT history

T823 NLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 59,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
59,359 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T823 NLB
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
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T823 NLB was last recorded at 59,359 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 2,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,732 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,627 miles
Average per year
2,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 59,359 miles
  • 2022 – 56,732 miles
  • 2021 – 50,678 miles
  • 2020 – 44,367 miles
  • 2019 – 39,883 miles
  • 2018 – 34,944 miles
  • 2017 – 30,417 miles
  • 2016 – 30,214 miles
  • 2015 – 30,107 miles
  • 2013 – 29,779 miles
  • 2012 – 29,459 miles
  • 2011 – 29,074 miles
  • 2010 – 27,347 miles
  • 2009 – 26,002 miles
  • 2008 – 24,088 miles
  • 2007 – 22,540 miles
  • 2006 – 20,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail59,359 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail59,359 miles (+2,627)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,359 miles
    Test number
    880390930305
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,732 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    577755518785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail56,727 miles (+6,049)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,727 miles
    Test number
    178291306054
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking onto exhaust downpipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass50,678 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,678 miles
    Test number
    817449544929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail50,673 miles (+6,306)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    358685793778
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch splash guard (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass44,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    982582721288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail44,359 miles (+4,476)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,359 miles
    Test number
    309728315763
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass39,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,883 miles
    Test number
    535930594810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted STRONG ADVISE (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight noise when rotating nearside rear wheel

  9. Fail39,880 miles (+4,936)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,880 miles
    Test number
    722883769521
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted STRONG ADVISE (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight noise when rotating nearside rear wheel

  10. Pass34,944 miles (+4,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,944 miles
    Test number
    248724439809
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass30,417 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,417 miles
    Test number
    784014328809
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wipers poor

  12. Fail30,416 miles (+202)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    157639769478
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBATTERY WEAK
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED OUTER SIDEWALL
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim STRONG ADVISE (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED OUTER SIDEWALL
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wipers poor

  13. Pass30,214 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,214 miles
    Test number
    894602698028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass30,107 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,107 miles
    Test number
    396311345191
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll 4 tyres small splits on outer walls

  15. Fail30,107 miles (+328)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,107 miles
    Test number
    527041345106
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll 4 tyres small splits on outer walls

  16. Pass29,779 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,779 miles
    Test number
    796484953135
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass29,459 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,459 miles
    Test number
    317383942132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,458 miles (+384)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,458 miles
    Test number
    888982042111
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate marked but can be read

  19. Pass29,074 miles (+1,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,074 miles
    Test number
    598666021171
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass27,347 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,347 miles
    Test number
    181501350460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,343 miles (+1,341)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,343 miles
    Test number
    823320250001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass26,002 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,002 miles
    Test number
    473796379089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,001 miles (+1,913)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,001 miles
    Test number
    544375579032
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass24,088 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,088 miles
    Test number
    393830568065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,540 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,540 miles
    Test number
    854177037035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,539 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,539 miles
    Test number
    500416037066
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    390281536023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,873 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,873 miles
    Test number
    472921236068
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T823 NLB

Does T823 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T823 NLB expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T823 NLB?
The MOT on T823 NLB expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T823 NLB done?
T823 NLB was recorded at 59,359 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 2,173 miles a year.
Has T823 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T823 NLB has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T823 NLB 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 T823 NLB find?
T823 NLB failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp aim too high; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 5 more.

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