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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T950 DLMMOT history

T950 DLM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 175,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
175,314 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T950 DLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T950 DLM was last recorded at 175,314 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,314 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 175,314 miles
  • 2020 – 171,470 miles
  • 2019 – 156,345 miles
  • 2018 – 147,113 miles
  • 2017 – 140,470 miles
  • 2016 – 133,206 miles
  • 2015 – 124,529 miles
  • 2014 – 115,183 miles
  • 2013 – 107,725 miles
  • 2012 – 100,341 miles
  • 2011 – 95,312 miles
  • 2010 – 89,988 miles
  • 2009 – 82,897 miles
  • 2008 – 72,736 miles
  • 2007 – 63,402 miles
  • 2006 – 48,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,314 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,314 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,314 miles
    Test number
    351231265824
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail175,314 miles (+3,844)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,314 miles
    Test number
    799863707617
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,470 miles (+150)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    171,470 miles
    Test number
    726194697070
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail171,320 miles (+14,975)13 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,320 miles
    Test number
    831709256317
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass156,345 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,345 miles
    Test number
    229986060224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,104 miles (+8,991)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,104 miles
    Test number
    428198323309
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,113 miles (+6,643)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,113 miles
    Test number
    175407772949
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront roll bar corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner track rod slight play

  8. Pass140,470 miles (+7,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,470 miles
    Test number
    156309608442
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass133,206 miles (+8,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,206 miles
    Test number
    703468168100
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass124,529 miles (+9,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,529 miles
    Test number
    877754085056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass115,183 miles (+7,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,183 miles
    Test number
    165635284493
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass107,725 miles (+7,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,725 miles
    Test number
    596639653008
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass100,341 miles (+5,029)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,341 miles
    Test number
    996433282051
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth tyres wearing outer edges
    • NoteN/s/f steering arm has play

  14. Pass95,312 miles (+5,324)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,312 miles
    Test number
    826290781003
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth steering arms showing wear
    • NoteO/s/f head lamp lens condisation

  15. Pass89,988 miles (+7,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,988 miles
    Test number
    180995760061
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass82,897 miles (+10,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,897 miles
    Test number
    692390389074
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass72,736 miles (+9,334)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    671532188083
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass63,402 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    724633087033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,986 miles (+14,312)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,986 miles
    Test number
    964936577064
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass48,674 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,674 miles
    Test number
    642747476012
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWipers not clearing screen very well

Questions about T950 DLM

Does T950 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T950 DLM expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T950 DLM?
The MOT on T950 DLM expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T950 DLM done?
T950 DLM was recorded at 175,314 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 8,082 miles a year.
Has T950 DLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T950 DLM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T950 DLM 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 T950 DLM find?
T950 DLM passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust mounting defective, and 3 more.

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