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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T837 KLSMOT history

T837 KLS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 245,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
245,335 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 KLS
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 KLS was last recorded at 245,335 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 9,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,807 miles · 26 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
9,528 miles
Average per year
7,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 245,335 miles
  • 2020 – 235,807 miles
  • 2019 – 221,940 miles
  • 2018 – 206,981 miles
  • 2016 – 203,748 miles
  • 2015 – 198,689 miles
  • 2012 – 187,234 miles
  • 2011 – 171,254 miles
  • 2010 – 153,001 miles
  • 2009 – 140,906 miles
  • 2008 – 131,818 miles
  • 2006 – 125,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,335 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Cooling fan guard missing

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,335 miles (+9,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    245,335 miles
    Test number
    114078917686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass235,807 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    235,807 miles
    Test number
    149546981731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail235,696 miles (+13,756)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,696 miles
    Test number
    145589903675
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected OUTRIGER (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass221,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    221,940 miles
    Test number
    801969994982
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres worn on edges

  5. Fail221,940 miles (+14,959)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,940 miles
    Test number
    652675628340
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres worn on edges

  6. Pass206,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    206,981 miles
    Test number
    366635983199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail206,981 miles (+3,233)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,981 miles
    Test number
    352781507752
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass203,748 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    203,748 miles
    Test number
    919334489321
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail203,740 miles (+5,051)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,740 miles
    Test number
    630755594039
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass198,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    198,689 miles
    Test number
    209602295456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail198,689 miles (+11,455)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,689 miles
    Test number
    277791795123
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass187,234 miles (+15,980)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    187,234 miles
    Test number
    307836612420
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass171,254 miles (+26)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    171,254 miles
    Test number
    978199721179
    • DangerousCooling fan guard missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePoor suspension travel
    • NoteRear coil springs not fully secured when vehicle raised but not able to become displaced

  14. Fail171,228 miles (+18,227)1 dangerous10 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,228 miles
    Test number
    307967241087
    • DangerousCooling fan guard missing
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePoor suspension travel
    • NoteTraction control light on

  15. Pass153,001 miles (+12,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    153,001 miles
    Test number
    181728940482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass140,906 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    140,906 miles
    Test number
    723881639038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,818 miles (+6,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    131,818 miles
    Test number
    782730358094
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass125,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    204886766450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,513 miles6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    384026066144
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r top shock absorber rubber split
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

Questions about T837 KLS

Does T837 KLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T837 KLS expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T837 KLS?
The MOT on T837 KLS expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T837 KLS done?
T837 KLS was recorded at 245,335 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 7,760 miles a year.
Has T837 KLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 KLS has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T837 KLS 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 T837 KLS find?
T837 KLS passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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