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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T970 SDTMOT history

T970 SDT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2023
Mileage
155,428 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 SDT
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 26 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 SDT was last recorded at 155,428 miles on 27 Feb 2022, 3,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,111 miles · 30 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,317 miles
Average per year
6,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,428 miles
  • 2021 – 152,111 miles
  • 2019 – 143,071 miles
  • 2017 – 141,097 miles
  • 2016 – 139,037 miles
  • 2015 – 134,099 miles
  • 2014 – 126,964 miles
  • 2013 – 115,883 miles
  • 2012 – 110,349 miles
  • 2011 – 99,486 miles
  • 2010 – 92,358 miles
  • 2009 – 84,540 miles
  • 2007 – 70,495 miles
  • 2006 – 58,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,428 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,428 miles (+3,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,428 miles
    Test number
    421607670441
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,111 miles (+9,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,111 miles
    Test number
    463134357019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front floor

  3. Pass143,071 miles (+1,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,071 miles
    Test number
    428578881551
    • AdvisoryCar is undersealed

  4. Pass141,097 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    141,097 miles
    Test number
    362309082975
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  5. Fail141,092 miles (+2,055)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,092 miles
    Test number
    535002007714
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  6. Pass139,037 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    139,037 miles
    Test number
    267418892036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes split

  7. Fail138,968 miles (+4,869)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    141010920336
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes split

  8. Pass134,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,099 miles
    Test number
    905230425097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,099 miles (+7,135)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,099 miles
    Test number
    769680625092
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass126,964 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,964 miles
    Test number
    839851044060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMoisture noted within offside head light
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber deflection poor

  11. Fail126,964 miles (+11,081)3 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,964 miles
    Test number
    875651044019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMoisture noted within offside head light
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber deflection poor

  12. Pass115,883 miles (+5,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    115,883 miles
    Test number
    455029033034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass110,349 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    110,349 miles
    Test number
    455600542096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail110,296 miles (+10,810)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,296 miles
    Test number
    115547822456
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass99,486 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    99,486 miles
    Test number
    319030321097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail99,485 miles (+7,127)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,485 miles
    Test number
    999111311076
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass92,358 miles (+7,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,358 miles
    Test number
    471823560095
    • 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)

  18. Pass84,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,540 miles
    Test number
    364981369070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,540 miles (+14,045)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,540 miles
    Test number
    500641569073
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,495 miles (+11,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,495 miles
    Test number
    564869947280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass58,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    422312346289
    • Note1,all indicators starting to show white light †2,slight play in both front suspension outer ball joints †3,n/s/r tyre worn down to 2.5mm

  22. Fail58,721 miles (+1,565)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    543572446279
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Note1,all indicators starting to show white light †2,slight play in both front suspension outer ball joints †3,n/s/r tyre worn down to 2.5mm

  23. Pass57,156 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,156 miles
    Test number
    522818806125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake light in window and spoiler inopp

Questions about T970 SDT

Does T970 SDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T970 SDT expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T970 SDT?
The MOT on T970 SDT expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T970 SDT done?
T970 SDT was recorded at 155,428 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2022, an average of 6,195 miles a year.
Has T970 SDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 SDT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T970 SDT 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 T970 SDT find?
T970 SDT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: front coolant leak; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes starting to corrode; subframe mounting repair covered in underseal.

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