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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T901 DODMOT history

T901 DOD is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 189,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
189,350 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T901 DOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T901 DOD was last recorded at 189,350 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 2,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,018 miles · 10 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
2,332 miles
Average per year
7,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,350 miles
  • 2019 – 187,018 miles
  • 2018 – 180,888 miles
  • 2017 – 170,895 miles
  • 2016 – 159,761 miles
  • 2014 – 151,737 miles
  • 2013 – 140,023 miles
  • 2011 – 135,173 miles
  • 2010 – 124,008 miles
  • 2009 – 115,281 miles
  • 2008 – 105,128 miles
  • 2007 – 86,969 miles
  • 2006 – 69,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,350 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,350 miles (+2,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,350 miles
    Test number
    599156091108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass187,018 miles (+6,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    187,018 miles
    Test number
    671572073686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass180,888 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    180,888 miles
    Test number
    421076497231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  4. Fail180,803 miles (+9,908)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,803 miles
    Test number
    217025950609
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  5. Pass170,895 miles (+11,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    170,895 miles
    Test number
    786515941002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass159,761 miles (+8,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    159,761 miles
    Test number
    641978427426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass151,737 miles (+2,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    151,737 miles
    Test number
    769347784281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail149,171 miles (+9,148)6 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,171 miles
    Test number
    545488684141
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside rear bald on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear bald on inside edge

  9. Pass140,023 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,023 miles
    Test number
    336640983262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail140,023 miles (+4,850)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,023 miles
    Test number
    549131373244
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass135,173 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    135,173 miles
    Test number
    125280041180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,163 miles (+11,155)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,163 miles
    Test number
    496089831107
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass124,008 miles (+8,727)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    660041430178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    115,281 miles
    Test number
    771258929116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,281 miles (+10,153)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,281 miles
    Test number
    444107529176
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass105,128 miles (+18,159)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,128 miles
    Test number
    872116438181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,969 miles (+17,025)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,969 miles
    Test number
    244765937483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,944 miles
    Test number
    363486736169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T901 DOD

Does T901 DOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T901 DOD expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T901 DOD?
The MOT on T901 DOD expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T901 DOD done?
T901 DOD was recorded at 189,350 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 7,153 miles a year.
Has T901 DOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T901 DOD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on T901 DOD 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 T901 DOD find?
T901 DOD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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