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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T97 SMWMOT history

T97 SMW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2022
Mileage
166,518 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 SMW
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
10 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T97 SMW was last recorded at 166,518 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 3,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,685 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,833 miles
Average per year
7,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,518 miles
  • 2021 – 162,685 miles
  • 2019 – 156,384 miles
  • 2018 – 150,617 miles
  • 2017 – 141,415 miles
  • 2016 – 127,079 miles
  • 2015 – 111,329 miles
  • 2014 – 103,549 miles
  • 2013 – 94,496 miles
  • 2012 – 87,912 miles
  • 2011 – 78,027 miles
  • 2010 – 71,495 miles
  • 2009 – 65,334 miles
  • 2008 – 63,645 miles
  • 2007 – 54,853 miles
  • 2006 – 47,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,518 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Headlamp aims not very clear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail166,518 miles (+3,833)7 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,518 miles
    Test number
    802676288117
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,685 miles
    Test number
    365266947561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail162,685 miles (+6,301)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,685 miles
    Test number
    545717299539
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

  4. Pass156,384 miles (+5,767)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,384 miles
    Test number
    419560053568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,617 miles (+9,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,617 miles
    Test number
    250940649496
    • AdvisoryEngine under cover brace insecure bolt broken
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met minimum efficency

  6. Pass141,438 miles (+23)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,438 miles
    Test number
    946115596257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rear not very well clipped.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aims not very clear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Step in rusty
    • AdvisoryOuter sills rusty/cover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low inner edges.
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Fail141,415 miles (+14,336)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,415 miles
    Test number
    535275536032
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure By headlamp (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped x2 (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aims not very clear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Step in rusty
    • AdvisoryOuter sills rusty/cover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low inner edges.
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  8. Pass127,079 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,079 miles
    Test number
    642516733513
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step ins (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills behind body kit (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail127,079 miles (+139)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,079 miles
    Test number
    864376045751
    • FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step ins (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills behind body kit (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail126,940 miles (+15,611)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,940 miles
    Test number
    193521339073
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryGear oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak

  11. Pass111,329 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,329 miles
    Test number
    543496668155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail111,323 miles (+7,774)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,323 miles
    Test number
    643445480927
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass103,549 miles (+3,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,549 miles
    Test number
    599108834364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    795190864197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,652 miles (+5,156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,652 miles
    Test number
    207940064477
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass94,496 miles (+6,584)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,496 miles
    Test number
    305060253158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  17. Pass87,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    296401672470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,911 miles (+9,884)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    788791572174
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass78,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,027 miles
    Test number
    757952351121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,027 miles (+6,532)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,027 miles
    Test number
    118311751163
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s handbrake low effort

  21. Pass71,495 miles (+6,161)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,495 miles
    Test number
    680597930298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering tie rod

  22. Pass65,334 miles (+1,689)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,334 miles
    Test number
    403038939290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteVehicle has alot of surface corrosion on suspension front and rear

  23. Pass63,645 miles (+8,792)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,645 miles
    Test number
    522631898284
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteGear box leaking oil
    • NoteRear differential leaking oil

  24. Pass54,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,853 miles
    Test number
    471386627268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,853 miles (+6,966)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,853 miles
    Test number
    283446127230
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth head lights at max exceptable level
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 1.6mm 255/35/18zr
    • NoteOff side front tyre perished and starting to split 225/40/18zr

  26. Pass47,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    491134176194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,887 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    924451176179
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T97 SMW

Does T97 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T97 SMW expired on 17 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T97 SMW?
The MOT on T97 SMW expired on 17 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T97 SMW done?
T97 SMW was recorded at 166,518 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 7,612 miles a year.
Has T97 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 SMW has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T97 SMW 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 T97 SMW find?
T97 SMW failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 7 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 6 more.

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