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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T844 DLRMOT history

T844 DLR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
125,158 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T844 DLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T844 DLR was last recorded at 125,158 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 10,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,958 miles · 21 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
10,200 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,158 miles
  • 2023 – 114,958 miles
  • 2021 – 114,673 miles
  • 2020 – 107,985 miles
  • 2019 – 104,990 miles
  • 2018 – 99,028 miles
  • 2017 – 89,579 miles
  • 2016 – 84,303 miles
  • 2015 – 78,810 miles
  • 2014 – 72,520 miles
  • 2013 – 66,180 miles
  • 2012 – 57,223 miles
  • 2011 – 49,599 miles
  • 2010 – 45,269 miles
  • 2009 – 43,023 miles
  • 2008 – 40,456 miles
  • 2007 – 36,239 miles
  • 2006 – 33,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,158 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill had been welded and under sealed
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner arch is corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill has been welded and under sealed
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch is corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Driver's airbag obviously defective

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,158 miles (+10,200)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,158 miles
    Test number
    623777298564
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill had been welded and under sealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill has been welded and under sealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,958 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,958 miles
    Test number
    309243177668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering pipe has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail114,958 miles (+285)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,958 miles
    Test number
    390228700753
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering pipe has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,673 miles (+6,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,673 miles
    Test number
    658757060561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,985 miles
    Test number
    956702486366
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R & O/S/R Tyre worn Inner side
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle slightly corrosion

  6. Fail107,985 miles (+2,995)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,985 miles
    Test number
    568017732814
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R & O/S/R Tyre worn Inner side
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle slightly corrosion

  7. Pass104,990 miles (+5,962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    228630549999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass99,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,028 miles
    Test number
    473221230466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged

  9. Fail99,024 miles (+9,445)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,024 miles
    Test number
    604462731052
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged

  10. Pass89,579 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,579 miles
    Test number
    216676170033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,575 miles (+5,272)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,575 miles
    Test number
    973521782778
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass84,303 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    679278405523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,810 miles
    Test number
    223516513099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,808 miles (+6,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,808 miles
    Test number
    957279024016
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass72,520 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,520 miles
    Test number
    309427964420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,180 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,180 miles
    Test number
    645644453223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,177 miles (+8,954)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    615363353218
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass57,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,223 miles
    Test number
    455911452262
    • NotePossible noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

  19. Fail57,223 miles (+7,624)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,223 miles
    Test number
    328190952449
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePossible noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

  20. Pass49,599 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,599 miles
    Test number
    307059931432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    662053460284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,269 miles (+2,246)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    782333160252
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass43,023 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,023 miles
    Test number
    954336069254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,456 miles
    Test number
    492946758204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,456 miles (+4,217)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,456 miles
    Test number
    911264658202
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass36,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,239 miles
    Test number
    570767247278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,239 miles (+3,001)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,239 miles
    Test number
    790983747266
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower ball joint
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  28. Pass33,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,238 miles
    Test number
    202625946275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T844 DLR

Does T844 DLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T844 DLR expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T844 DLR?
The MOT on T844 DLR expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T844 DLR done?
T844 DLR was recorded at 125,158 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has T844 DLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T844 DLR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T844 DLR 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 T844 DLR find?
T844 DLR passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside inner sill had been welded and under sealed; nearside rear inner arch is corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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