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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

T10 TSAMOT history

T10 TSA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
129,884 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T10 TSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T10 TSA was last recorded at 129,884 miles on 23 May 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,871 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,884 miles
  • 2023 – 129,871 miles
  • 2022 – 127,745 miles
  • 2021 – 127,230 miles
  • 2020 – 126,390 miles
  • 2018 – 125,883 miles
  • 2017 – 123,556 miles
  • 2016 – 122,122 miles
  • 2015 – 120,777 miles
  • 2014 – 118,386 miles
  • 2013 – 106,301 miles
  • 2012 – 98,839 miles
  • 2011 – 94,634 miles
  • 2010 – 83,337 miles
  • 2009 – 67,396 miles
  • 2008 – 61,559 miles
  • 2007 – 58,199 miles
  • 2006 – 50,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,884 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL light on

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,884 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,884 miles
    Test number
    676555158545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light on

  2. Fail129,884 miles (+13)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,884 miles
    Test number
    998462774350
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light on

  3. Pass129,871 miles (+2,126)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,871 miles
    Test number
    146049741280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,745 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,745 miles
    Test number
    207627423308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,743 miles (+513)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,743 miles
    Test number
    696798862465
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,230 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,230 miles
    Test number
    409360064109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,390 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,390 miles
    Test number
    151771319726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,883 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,883 miles
    Test number
    800646498061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,556 miles (+1,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,556 miles
    Test number
    145587524083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass122,122 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,122 miles
    Test number
    563686060123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,777 miles (+2,391)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,777 miles
    Test number
    809321874985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,386 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,386 miles
    Test number
    966071264283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,507 miles (+217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,507 miles
    Test number
    687367384011
    • 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)

  14. Fail115,290 miles (+8,989)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,290 miles
    Test number
    696340584098
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  15. Pass106,301 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    706756183025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,839 miles (+4,205)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,839 miles
    Test number
    795840132159
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass94,634 miles (+2)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    766299421312
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

  18. Fail94,632 miles (+11,295)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,632 miles
    Test number
    245878821355
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

  19. Pass83,337 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    623896900333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak from axle

  20. Fail83,337 miles (+15,941)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    174766600308
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak from axle

  21. Pass67,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,396 miles
    Test number
    294207519100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,396 miles (+5,837)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,396 miles
    Test number
    684307719148
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass61,559 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    583851128131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,199 miles (+7,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,199 miles
    Test number
    782521427257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,230 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    471882006215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,229 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    163691806288
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads 3mm
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges close to legal limits
    • NoteOff side rear poor

Questions about T10 TSA

Does T10 TSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T10 TSA expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T10 TSA?
The MOT on T10 TSA expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T10 TSA done?
T10 TSA was recorded at 129,884 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
Has T10 TSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T10 TSA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T10 TSA 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 T10 TSA find?
T10 TSA passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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