BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T993 NLBMOT history
T993 NLB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,815 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 112,815 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,289 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T993 NLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
T993 NLB was last recorded at 112,815 miles on 5 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 112,815 miles · 1 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,289 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 112,815 miles
- 2020 – 112,621 miles
- 2018 – 111,908 miles
- 2017 – 109,606 miles
- 2016 – 106,911 miles
- 2015 – 104,501 miles
- 2014 – 99,872 miles
- 2013 – 95,400 miles
- 2012 – 91,538 miles
- 2011 – 87,164 miles
- 2009 – 81,884 miles
- 2008 – 75,814 miles
- 2007 – 69,077 miles
- 2006 – 63,122 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,815 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside and nerside front floors corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,815 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 112,815 miles
- Test number
- 396891916457
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail112,815 miles (+194)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,815 miles
- Test number
- 540584591997
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,621 miles (+713)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 112,621 miles
- Test number
- 470187718593
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,908 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 111,908 miles
- Test number
- 243025884309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,903 miles (+392)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,903 miles
- Test number
- 677516206859
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass111,511 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 111,511 miles
- Test number
- 329190039400
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryOffside and nerside front floors corroded
Fail111,511 miles (+1,905)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,511 miles
- Test number
- 607260265905
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryOffside and nerside front floors corroded
Pass109,606 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,606 miles
- Test number
- 853286407256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail109,603 miles (+2,692)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,603 miles
- Test number
- 423873724754
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass106,911 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 106,911 miles
- Test number
- 455683006337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre heat shield loose
Fail106,909 miles (+2,408)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,909 miles
- Test number
- 962361291261
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre heat shield loose
Pass104,501 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 104,501 miles
- Test number
- 467239885000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,485 miles (+4,613)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,485 miles
- Test number
- 847664685013
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass99,872 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 99,872 miles
- Test number
- 299685484023
- AdvisoryFront 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)
Fail99,872 miles (+4,472)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,872 miles
- Test number
- 615165684013
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront 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)
Pass95,400 miles (+3,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 95,400 miles
- Test number
- 986470983099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,538 miles (+4,374)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 91,538 miles
- Test number
- 127135672446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,164 miles (+5,280)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 87,164 miles
- Test number
- 456719141084
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass81,884 miles (+6,070)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 81,884 miles
- Test number
- 390457359427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,814 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 75,814 miles
- Test number
- 420940178209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail75,811 miles (+6,734)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,811 miles
- Test number
- 441290478203
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,077 miles (+5,955)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 69,077 miles
- Test number
- 304518867471
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front tyre getting low
Pass63,122 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 63,122 miles
- Test number
- 302969766226
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T993 NLB
- Does T993 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T993 NLB expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T993 NLB?
- The MOT on T993 NLB expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T993 NLB done?
- T993 NLB was recorded at 112,815 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2021, an average of 3,289 miles a year.
- Has T993 NLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T993 NLB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on T993 NLB 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 T993 NLB find?
- T993 NLB passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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