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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T835 BSOMOT history

T835 BSO is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
79,951 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T835 BSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T835 BSO was last recorded at 79,951 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,955 miles · 20 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
996 miles
Average per year
1,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,951 miles
  • 2021 – 78,955 miles
  • 2020 – 76,638 miles
  • 2019 – 74,291 miles
  • 2018 – 73,011 miles
  • 2017 – 69,701 miles
  • 2016 – 67,964 miles
  • 2015 – 66,438 miles
  • 2014 – 65,128 miles
  • 2013 – 64,234 miles
  • 2012 – 63,197 miles
  • 2011 – 62,265 miles
  • 2010 – 60,200 miles
  • 2009 – 58,473 miles
  • 2008 – 56,952 miles
  • 2007 – 54,932 miles
  • 2006 – 52,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,951 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension and under body corroded
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,951 miles (+996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,951 miles
    Test number
    132840783190
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and under body corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,955 miles (+2,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    991814711713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • 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))

  3. Pass76,638 miles (+2,347)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,638 miles
    Test number
    261827094450
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose Front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,291 miles (+1,280)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,291 miles
    Test number
    719384515133
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front To Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,011 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    779419350546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  6. Fail73,011 miles (+3,310)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    116758580975
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass69,701 miles (+1,737)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,701 miles
    Test number
    923790731593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to petrol tank both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension area corroded

  8. Pass67,964 miles (+1,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,964 miles
    Test number
    416100036715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCondensation in both headlamps

  9. Fail66,438 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,438 miles
    Test number
    477960755048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCondensation in both front headlamps

  10. Pass66,438 miles (+1,310)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,438 miles
    Test number
    686570455048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCondensation in both front headlamps

  11. Pass65,128 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,128 miles
    Test number
    105861554030
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise scores/scratches on windscreen
    • NoteFlexible brake hose(s)ferrules corroded

  12. Fail65,128 miles (+894)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,128 miles
    Test number
    185891554020
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise scores/scratches on windscreen
    • NoteFlexible brake hose(s)ferrules corroded

  13. Pass64,234 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    858581353053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,197 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,197 miles
    Test number
    188061652078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    219479341024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,265 miles (+2,065)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    255738941064
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass60,200 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,200 miles
    Test number
    101459440495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,473 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,473 miles
    Test number
    461879249082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    143080558088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,952 miles (+2,020)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    654620758043
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass54,932 miles (+2,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,932 miles
    Test number
    941137147089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass52,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,922 miles
    Test number
    691558046048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T835 BSO

Does T835 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T835 BSO expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T835 BSO?
The MOT on T835 BSO expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T835 BSO done?
T835 BSO was recorded at 79,951 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 1,685 miles a year.
Has T835 BSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T835 BSO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T835 BSO 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 T835 BSO find?
T835 BSO passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: all suspension and under body corroded; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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