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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T853 HGTMOT history

T853 HGT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
61,901 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 HGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 HGT was last recorded at 61,901 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 3,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,169 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,732 miles
Average per year
1,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 61,901 miles
  • 2022 – 58,169 miles
  • 2021 – 57,673 miles
  • 2020 – 57,409 miles
  • 2019 – 56,106 miles
  • 2018 – 54,663 miles
  • 2017 – 53,437 miles
  • 2016 – 51,776 miles
  • 2015 – 50,181 miles
  • 2014 – 48,548 miles
  • 2013 – 45,593 miles
  • 2012 – 44,531 miles
  • 2011 – 43,339 miles
  • 2010 – 41,728 miles
  • 2008 – 37,587 miles
  • 2007 – 36,717 miles
  • 2006 – 34,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,901 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,901 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    222037207223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,169 miles (+496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    679430127744
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass57,673 miles (+264)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,673 miles
    Test number
    167205697276
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated

  4. Pass57,409 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    566881475914
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated

  5. Fail57,409 miles (+7)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    657566506338
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated

  6. Fail57,402 miles (+1,296)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    806459281751
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass56,106 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,106 miles
    Test number
    403479208322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,663 miles (+1,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,663 miles
    Test number
    604373236033
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp has condesation

  9. Pass53,437 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    939516082474
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp has condensation

  10. Fail53,437 miles (+1,661)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    528163052969
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp has condensation

  11. Pass51,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    768974667253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,776 miles (+1,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    378109933759
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Fail50,181 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,181 miles
    Test number
    199559145462
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass50,181 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,181 miles
    Test number
    717369545054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,548 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,548 miles
    Test number
    589075844077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,535 miles (+2,942)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,535 miles
    Test number
    456201344027
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass45,593 miles (+1,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    657770233042
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass44,531 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    907901842088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,339 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    528285741088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,728 miles (+4,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,728 miles
    Test number
    272066240094
    • NoteCondensation inside both headlamps

  21. Pass37,587 miles (+870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,587 miles
    Test number
    981662608149
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass36,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    241113607119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,717 miles (+2,518)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    342123407161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass34,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,199 miles
    Test number
    124920316158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,199 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,199 miles
    Test number
    653290016165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Questions about T853 HGT

Does T853 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T853 HGT expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T853 HGT?
The MOT on T853 HGT expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T853 HGT done?
T853 HGT was recorded at 61,901 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 1,639 miles a year.
Has T853 HGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 HGT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T853 HGT 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 T853 HGT find?
T853 HGT passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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