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BMW R Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,085 cc

T938 PBLMOT history

T938 PBL is a red petrol BMW R Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
72,184 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T938 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T938 PBL was last recorded at 72,184 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,174 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,184 miles
  • 2024 – 69,392 miles
  • 2023 – 68,186 miles
  • 2022 – 64,143 miles
  • 2021 – 59,652 miles
  • 2020 – 55,316 miles
  • 2019 – 53,017 miles
  • 2018 – 52,989 miles
  • 2017 – 52,592 miles
  • 2016 – 51,285 miles
  • 2014 – 50,805 miles
  • 2013 – 49,723 miles
  • 2012 – 48,174 miles
  • 2011 – 46,929 miles
  • 2010 – 44,899 miles
  • 2009 – 42,202 miles
  • 2008 – 40,111 miles
  • 2007 – 38,527 miles
  • 2006 – 37,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,184 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,184 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,184 miles
    Test number
    831041761250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail72,174 miles (+2,782)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,174 miles
    Test number
    212967481651
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,392 miles (+1,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    488944248492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass68,186 miles (+4,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,186 miles
    Test number
    617498672839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass64,143 miles (+2,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    681755793122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail61,726 miles (+2,074)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    545768463453
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,652 miles (+4,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,652 miles
    Test number
    665058578462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass55,316 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,316 miles
    Test number
    604047814099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,017 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,017 miles
    Test number
    720571544094
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake bind

  10. Pass52,989 miles (+397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,989 miles
    Test number
    139602667453
    • AdvisoryRear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

  11. Pass52,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    814955923361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,592 miles (+1,307)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    722664527825
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass51,285 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    263618553487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,805 miles (+1,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,805 miles
    Test number
    228342524309
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass49,723 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,723 miles
    Test number
    236488803309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,174 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,174 miles
    Test number
    157267982243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,929 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,929 miles
    Test number
    676776471225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  18. Pass44,899 miles (+2,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,899 miles
    Test number
    311301480481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  19. Pass42,202 miles (+2,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,202 miles
    Test number
    344561279254
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  20. Pass40,111 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,111 miles
    Test number
    373872028105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,527 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,527 miles
    Test number
    291792727400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    511508456166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T938 PBL

Does T938 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T938 PBL expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T938 PBL?
The MOT on T938 PBL expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T938 PBL done?
T938 PBL was recorded at 72,184 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 1,827 miles a year.
Has T938 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T938 PBL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T938 PBL 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 T938 PBL find?
T938 PBL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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