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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T83 ATDMOT history

T83 ATD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
113,425 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T83 ATD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T83 ATD was last recorded at 113,425 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,425 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,425 miles
  • 2021 – 111,414 miles
  • 2020 – 109,266 miles
  • 2019 – 106,944 miles
  • 2018 – 103,682 miles
  • 2017 – 101,036 miles
  • 2016 – 98,362 miles
  • 2015 – 95,599 miles
  • 2014 – 93,264 miles
  • 2013 – 88,337 miles
  • 2012 – 83,291 miles
  • 2011 – 77,777 miles
  • 2010 – 72,824 miles
  • 2009 – 67,985 miles
  • 2008 – 63,616 miles
  • 2007 – 57,925 miles
  • 2006 – 52,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,425 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak,n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge,sills corroded(sill covers fitted)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,425 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,425 miles
    Test number
    994340374159
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,425 miles (+2,011)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,425 miles
    Test number
    736468227685
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch sezied (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose not in clmp rubber gromet perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,414 miles
    Test number
    693601380787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake hose stay rubber splitting,corrosion to inner sills/floor/suspension mounts/components(sill covers fitted)

  4. Fail111,414 miles (+2,148)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,414 miles
    Test number
    442564581883
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake hose stay rubber splitting,corrosion to inner sills/floor/suspension mounts/components(sill covers fitted)

  5. Pass109,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,266 miles
    Test number
    655273792824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,266 miles (+2,322)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,266 miles
    Test number
    390395715060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

  7. Pass106,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,944 miles
    Test number
    217829674433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  8. Fail106,939 miles (+3,257)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,939 miles
    Test number
    731001380287
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine stalling (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  9. Pass103,682 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,682 miles
    Test number
    695755861727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,680 miles (+2,644)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,680 miles
    Test number
    135262928640
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Pass101,036 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,036 miles
    Test number
    676722210502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,362 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,362 miles
    Test number
    966316340774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,360 miles (+2,761)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,360 miles
    Test number
    744234877369
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass95,599 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,599 miles
    Test number
    428526415960
    • AdvisoryOil leak,n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge,sills corroded(sill covers fitted)

  15. Fail95,593 miles (+2,329)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,593 miles
    Test number
    733511552543
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak,n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge,sills corroded(sill covers fitted)

  16. Pass93,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,264 miles
    Test number
    467855044270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,264 miles (+4,927)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,264 miles
    Test number
    295882844246
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak,front suspension bushes splitting

  18. Pass88,337 miles (+3)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,337 miles
    Test number
    779090523233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight discolouring on rear number plate
    • NoteSlight run out on front brake discs

  19. Fail88,334 miles (+5,043)3 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,334 miles
    Test number
    537129613205
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight discolouring on rear number plate
    • NoteSlight run out on front brake discs

  20. Pass83,291 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    895953322202
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail83,291 miles (+26)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    976063822225
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail83,265 miles (+5,488)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    775789012264
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass77,777 miles (+4,953)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,777 miles
    Test number
    115539501295
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  24. Pass72,824 miles (+4,839)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,824 miles
    Test number
    784814610270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges and are badly perished
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to legal minimum limit
    • NotePower steering and alternator belts cracked

  25. Pass67,985 miles (+4,369)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    694819419221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAlternator and power steering belts cracked
    • NoteFront tyres perished on outer tread
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe pitted and rusty
    • NoteRear tyres low on tread

  26. Pass63,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,616 miles
    Test number
    111252028255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,616 miles (+5,691)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,616 miles
    Test number
    870692928296
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass57,925 miles (+5,845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,925 miles
    Test number
    762264317213
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  29. Pass52,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,080 miles
    Test number
    563589116291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T83 ATD

Does T83 ATD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T83 ATD expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T83 ATD?
The MOT on T83 ATD expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T83 ATD done?
T83 ATD was recorded at 113,425 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 3,756 miles a year.
Has T83 ATD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T83 ATD has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T83 ATD 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 T83 ATD find?
T83 ATD passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush.

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