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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T973 KURMOT history

T973 KUR is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2023
Mileage
155,305 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 KUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 KUR was last recorded at 155,305 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,303 miles · 15 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,305 miles
  • 2021 – 146,617 miles
  • 2020 – 142,178 miles
  • 2019 – 138,805 miles
  • 2018 – 136,304 miles
  • 2017 – 131,986 miles
  • 2016 – 127,387 miles
  • 2015 – 120,490 miles
  • 2014 – 114,137 miles
  • 2013 – 107,931 miles
  • 2012 – 102,671 miles
  • 2011 – 98,110 miles
  • 2010 – 92,596 miles
  • 2009 – 86,764 miles
  • 2008 – 80,371 miles
  • 2007 – 73,944 miles
  • 2006 – 68,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Bumper insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,305 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,305 miles
    Test number
    703147275549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,303 miles (+8,686)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,303 miles
    Test number
    133461074542
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,617 miles
    Test number
    574310721075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,617 miles (+4,439)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,617 miles
    Test number
    767644400693
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,178 miles (+3,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    142,178 miles
    Test number
    703087575299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass138,805 miles (+2,501)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    138,805 miles
    Test number
    915276940409
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,304 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,304 miles
    Test number
    809855313015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,986 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,986 miles
    Test number
    614130552878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,387 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,387 miles
    Test number
    309482036100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure

  10. Fail127,386 miles (+6,896)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,386 miles
    Test number
    755090634212
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure

  11. Pass120,490 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,490 miles
    Test number
    217250265408
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  12. Fail120,487 miles (+6,350)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,487 miles
    Test number
    206670865109
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  13. Pass114,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,137 miles
    Test number
    228751064173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,136 miles (+6,205)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,136 miles
    Test number
    859061364154
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass107,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    317603363163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,931 miles (+5,260)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    558413563176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass102,671 miles (+4,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,671 miles
    Test number
    427567862188
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass98,110 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    237997361421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,596 miles
    Test number
    664459750149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,594 miles (+5,830)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    442439950190
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass86,764 miles (+6,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,764 miles
    Test number
    674493179109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,371 miles
    Test number
    282933868146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,371 miles (+6,427)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,371 miles
    Test number
    283502668446
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass73,944 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,944 miles
    Test number
    662400277183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    68,297 miles
    Test number
    363589376105
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T973 KUR

Does T973 KUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T973 KUR expired on 27 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T973 KUR?
The MOT on T973 KUR expired on 27 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T973 KUR done?
T973 KUR was recorded at 155,305 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 5,449 miles a year.
Has T973 KUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 KUR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T973 KUR 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 T973 KUR find?
T973 KUR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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