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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T908 SBVMOT history

T908 SBV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 60,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
60,573 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T908 SBV
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T908 SBV was last recorded at 60,573 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 3,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,204 miles · 1 Feb 2013
Between the last two tests
3,369 miles
Average per year
2,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 60,573 miles
  • 2013 – 57,204 miles
  • 2011 – 43,885 miles
  • 2010 – 37,224 miles
  • 2009 – 30,629 miles
  • 2008 – 24,682 miles
  • 2007 – 15,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,573 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,573 miles (+3,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,573 miles
    Test number
    914861181441
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass57,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    795302933083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,195 miles (+13,310)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,195 miles
    Test number
    456882233065
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteO/s rear shock absorber different lenght to n/s
  4. Pass43,885 miles (+6,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,885 miles
    Test number
    337750481402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  5. Pass37,224 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,224 miles
    Test number
    970121980160
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
  6. Fail37,214 miles (+6,585)4 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,214 miles
    Test number
    824670780183
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
  7. Pass30,629 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    312443179116
    • 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)
  8. Fail30,575 miles (+5,893)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,575 miles
    Test number
    863728569112
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  9. Pass24,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,682 miles
    Test number
    614343278147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,682 miles (+8,987)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,682 miles
    Test number
    790951778184
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass15,695 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,695 miles
    Test number
    400758917087
    • 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)
    • NoteAirbag ligfht on
  12. Fail15,692 miles2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,692 miles
    Test number
    894536717064
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteO/s washer jet poor
    • NotePoor beam pattern o/s headlight

Questions about T908 SBV

Does T908 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T908 SBV expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T908 SBV?
The MOT on T908 SBV expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T908 SBV done?
T908 SBV was recorded at 60,573 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 2,720 miles a year.
Has T908 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T908 SBV has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on T908 SBV 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 T908 SBV find?
T908 SBV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nearside rear flexi; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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