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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,665 cc

T937 OBLMOT history

T937 OBL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2025
Mileage
174,674 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T937 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,665 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2025
Latest MOT test
28 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T937 OBL was last recorded at 174,674 miles on 28 May 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,654 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
6,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,674 miles
  • 2023 – 171,000 miles
  • 2022 – 166,108 miles
  • 2020 – 156,738 miles
  • 2019 – 146,915 miles
  • 2018 – 134,872 miles
  • 2017 – 126,843 miles
  • 2016 – 120,901 miles
  • 2015 – 115,860 miles
  • 2014 – 109,540 miles
  • 2013 – 104,487 miles
  • 2012 – 99,132 miles
  • 2011 – 93,918 miles
  • 2010 – 87,741 miles
  • 2009 – 81,599 miles
  • 2008 – 73,464 miles
  • 2007 – 66,053 miles
  • 2006 – 59,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,674 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Bonnet Support Struts Do Not Work

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,674 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    174,674 miles
    Test number
    435448762058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail174,654 miles (+3,654)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,654 miles
    Test number
    564613297269
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass171,000 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,000 miles
    Test number
    489239005303
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Front and Rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail170,995 miles (+4,887)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,995 miles
    Test number
    754028078924
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Front and Rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,108 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,108 miles
    Test number
    756731326682
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail166,108 miles (+9,370)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,108 miles
    Test number
    795080099542
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass156,738 miles (+9,823)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,738 miles
    Test number
    493613484255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass146,915 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,915 miles
    Test number
    366053976324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail146,865 miles (+11,993)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,865 miles
    Test number
    576799188013
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass134,872 miles (+56)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,872 miles
    Test number
    385900096547
    • AdvisoryBonnet Support Struts Do Not Work
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle Lowered

  11. Fail134,816 miles (+7,973)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,816 miles
    Test number
    323361255888
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wing And Wing Liner (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wing And Wing Liner (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet Support Struts Do Not Work
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle Lowered

  12. Pass126,843 miles (+28)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,843 miles
    Test number
    396306806586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts do not work
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to sills

  13. Fail126,815 miles (+5,914)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,815 miles
    Test number
    378580435513
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts do not work
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to sills

  14. Pass120,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    482781088240
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  15. Fail120,901 miles (+5,041)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    773049905925
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  16. Pass115,860 miles (+6,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,860 miles
    Test number
    405858215169
    • NoteOffside washer weak

  17. Pass109,540 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,540 miles
    Test number
    145534504108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail109,540 miles (+5,053)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,540 miles
    Test number
    909914604105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass104,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,487 miles
    Test number
    198108203156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,487 miles (+5,355)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,487 miles
    Test number
    567068803199
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass99,132 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,132 miles
    Test number
    717094202145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,918 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,918 miles
    Test number
    415660111133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTyre n/s/f worn on side wall

  23. Fail93,918 miles (+6,177)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,918 miles
    Test number
    598870211115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTyre n/s/f worn on side wall

  24. Pass87,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,741 miles
    Test number
    272140310123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,741 miles (+6,142)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,741 miles
    Test number
    793030810159
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass81,599 miles (+8,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,599 miles
    Test number
    933730419155
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass73,464 miles (+7,411)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,464 miles
    Test number
    420296218116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp glass broken

  28. Pass66,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    834084917152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Fail66,053 miles (+6,930)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    300223017101
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass59,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,123 miles
    Test number
    300571816100
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T937 OBL

Does T937 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T937 OBL expired on 27 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T937 OBL?
The MOT on T937 OBL expired on 27 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T937 OBL done?
T937 OBL was recorded at 174,674 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2024, an average of 6,383 miles a year.
Has T937 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T937 OBL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T937 OBL 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 T937 OBL find?
T937 OBL passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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