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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T93 DLWMOT history

T93 DLW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
103,459 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T93 DLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T93 DLW was last recorded at 103,459 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,691 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
768 miles
Average per year
3,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,459 miles
  • 2023 – 102,691 miles
  • 2021 – 101,986 miles
  • 2020 – 95,993 miles
  • 2015 – 92,214 miles
  • 2014 – 85,993 miles
  • 2012 – 83,062 miles
  • 2011 – 78,283 miles
  • 2010 – 74,225 miles
  • 2009 – 70,620 miles
  • 2008 – 65,829 miles
  • 2007 – 59,932 miles
  • 2006 – 53,731 miles
  • 2005 – 45,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,459 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,459 miles (+768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,459 miles
    Test number
    238618732684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,691 miles (+705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,691 miles
    Test number
    703472297254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,986 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,986 miles
    Test number
    188125694279
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front door cards not fitted

  4. Fail101,983 miles (+5,990)3 dangerous21 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,983 miles
    Test number
    128095435397
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,993 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,993 miles
    Test number
    581806010083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Fail95,971 miles (+3,757)5 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    976729793023
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,214 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,214 miles
    Test number
    353028139934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted.

  8. Fail92,214 miles (+6,221)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,214 miles
    Test number
    906942681722
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted.

  9. Pass85,993 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    228235504461
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail85,990 miles (+2,928)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,990 miles
    Test number
    575218294056
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass83,062 miles (+4,779)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,062 miles
    Test number
    279453172217
    • NoteRear exhaust is corroded

  12. Pass78,283 miles (+4,058)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,283 miles
    Test number
    119483181284
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass74,225 miles (+3,605)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    380121380444
    • NoteBoth front compliance bushes weak
    • NoteFront tyres low on tread and perished
    • NoteLift in both front suspension arm bottom ball joints
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing noisy
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe corroded

  14. Pass70,620 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    312895289454
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall perished
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail70,618 miles (+4,789)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,618 miles
    Test number
    160172389229
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall perished
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass65,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,829 miles
    Test number
    640263988279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail65,828 miles (+5,896)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    431873188269
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass59,932 miles (+6,201)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,932 miles
    Test number
    700016577218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear brake pad wear loom touching inner wheel.

  19. Pass53,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    340209076472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,731 miles (+7,953)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    802828276216
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePoly belt cracked

  21. Pass45,778 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    680719275256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T93 DLW

Does T93 DLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T93 DLW expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T93 DLW?
The MOT on T93 DLW expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T93 DLW done?
T93 DLW was recorded at 103,459 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 3,032 miles a year.
Has T93 DLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T93 DLW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T93 DLW 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 T93 DLW find?
T93 DLW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; offside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced.

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