BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T983 PKKMOT history

T983 PKK is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2024
Mileage
132,378 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,858 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T983 PKK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T983 PKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T983 PKK was last recorded at 132,378 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 1,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,420 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,958 miles
Average per year
4,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,378 miles
  • 2021 – 130,420 miles
  • 2020 – 127,000 miles
  • 2019 – 122,677 miles
  • 2018 – 118,254 miles
  • 2017 – 113,212 miles
  • 2016 – 108,261 miles
  • 2015 – 102,561 miles
  • 2014 – 96,129 miles
  • 2013 – 83,809 miles
  • 2012 – 81,845 miles
  • 2011 – 70,192 miles
  • 2010 – 67,068 miles
  • 2009 – 63,140 miles
  • 2008 – 58,320 miles
  • 2007 – 57,682 miles
  • 2006 – 55,721 miles
  • 2005 – 47,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,378 miles
  • AdvisoryAll undertrays fitted

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,378 miles (+1,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,378 miles
    Test number
    225861904878
    • AdvisoryAll undertrays fitted

  2. Pass130,420 miles (+3,420)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,420 miles
    Test number
    780928387763
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,000 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,000 miles
    Test number
    855637484237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,677 miles (+4,423)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    248999424063
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion around jacking point not within a prescribed area and not affecting braking/steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Body component slightly loose boot spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning lamp on but brake pads clearly not worn
    • AdvisoryMist of oil on the clutch pedal

  5. Pass118,254 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    513822250587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion around jacking point but not a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoot spoiler not fully secure
    • AdvisoryMist of fluid on clutch pedal

  6. Fail118,254 miles (+5,042)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    605765737066
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion around jacking point but not a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoot spoiler not fully secure
    • AdvisoryMist of fluid on clutch pedal

  7. Pass113,212 miles (+78)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,212 miles
    Test number
    437874560031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly coreded in the centre of vehicle

  8. Fail113,134 miles (+4,873)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,134 miles
    Test number
    718927483681
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inop
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly coreded in the centre of vehicle

  9. Pass108,261 miles (+71)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,261 miles
    Test number
    849497053043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre approx' 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre approx' 3mm

  10. Fail108,190 miles (+5,629)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,190 miles
    Test number
    469193125567
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven n/s 130kgf while o/s 70kgf (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre approx' 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre approx' 3mm

  11. Pass102,561 miles (+6,432)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,561 miles
    Test number
    189545335421
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake application slightly uneven

  12. Pass96,129 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,129 miles
    Test number
    366643634078
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber has slightly reduced damping affect

  13. Fail96,129 miles (+12,320)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,129 miles
    Test number
    585973434031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber has slightly reduced damping affect

  14. Pass83,809 miles (+1,964)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,809 miles
    Test number
    688007413063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/S front tyre wearing on edges.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low.

  15. Fail81,845 miles (+11,653)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,845 miles
    Test number
    926774232321
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres approx 3mm remaining

  16. Pass70,192 miles (+3,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    995975731359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass67,068 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,068 miles
    Test number
    501129920337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass63,140 miles (+4,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,140 miles
    Test number
    362687129381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,320 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,320 miles
    Test number
    711986618300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    982824087132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,682 miles (+1,961)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    252814087403
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass55,721 miles (+7,987)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,721 miles
    Test number
    504201896100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroded

  23. Pass47,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    372133615249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T983 PKK

Does T983 PKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T983 PKK expired on 2 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T983 PKK?
The MOT on T983 PKK expired on 2 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T983 PKK done?
T983 PKK was recorded at 132,378 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 4,858 miles a year.
Has T983 PKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T983 PKK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T983 PKK 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 T983 PKK find?
T983 PKK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: all undertrays fitted.

Related registrations

Browse all T983 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.